Seeds

This screening took place on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 3:00 pmYukon Theatre

Ziggy, a Mohawk woman, gets hired as an influencer for Nature's Oath company. Her cousin calls her back to their reservation, embroiling her in a fight to preserve their people's heritage amid corporate interests.

“Imparting lessons of Kanienʼkehá:ka food sovereignty within a campy revenge thriller, Kaniehtiio Horn’s feature directorial debut takes viewers on a ride unlike any other.” – Kelly Boutsalis, TIFF

Introduction by Dr. Lianne Marie Leda Charlie of the Wolf Clan and Tagé Cho Hudän (Northern Tutchone speaking people of the Yukon).

In Kanien’kéha and English with English subtitles.

Content advisory: coarse language, gore and explicit violence.

Genre: Comedy/Thriller

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