Cultivating Courage: A weekend inspired by Yintah
About this Event
What does courage really look like? And how do "ordinary" people cultivate it in themselves, their families, and their communities?
Join us for a powerful two-day experience inspired by , the award-winning documentary following Wet'suwet'en land defenders, including Chiefs and matriarchs Freda Huson and Brenda Michell, as they protect their ancestral lands while creating a vision for healing, leadership, and future generations.
Begin the weekend under the stars with an outdoor screening of Yintah, then return the following day for an intimate conversation with Freda and Brenda as they share the lessons behind the story from matriarchal leadership and the power of relationship to sustaining hope, building community, and creating change that lasts.
Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, community leader, or simply someone wondering how to make a meaningful difference, you'll leave with a renewed understanding that courage isn't something we're born with, it's something we cultivate together.
Please note that Yintah is rated R, and this weekend is intended for adults and mature youth (ages 16+). To help make the Saturday evening screening more accessible, subsidized onsite childcare will be available.
Purchase tickets for either event individually or join us for the full weekend experience.
Further cultivate courage, community, and connection with optional add-ons designed to make the weekend more accessible and meaningful for everyone:
- Onsite Childminding – Helping make the Saturday evening screening more accessible for families with children aged 36 months and older.
- Cultivating Community Ticket – Help us welcome invited members of local Nations and youth, creating a weekend rooted in relationship, shared learning, and community.
- Supporters' Social – Connect with Freda Huson and Brenda Michell in a relaxed small-group setting while helping support the success of the weekend.
Details such as timing and location for each event, can be found in the agenda below.
Thank you to our Venue Hosts for sponsoring this event and helping us build courage and community.
- McTavish Academy of Art
- Pearson College
Saturday
🕑: 07:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Outdoor Screening: Yintah
Host: at McTavish Academy of Art
Info: Witness a remarkable story that challenges what courage looks like and invites us to discover our own role in creating change.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Arrival
Info: Arrive with time to park onsite and get your blanket or camping chairs setup on the spacious lawn.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Welcome & Movie Screening
Info: Bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy as you watch the film. Note: drugs and alcohol are not permitted.
Sunday
🕑: 01:30 PM - 04:00 PM
In Conversation: Matriarchs of Yintah
Host: at Pearson College
Info: Gather for an intimate conversation about the lessons behind the story, and what it means to cultivate courage in our families, communities, and everyday lives.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Arrival
Info: Give yourself ample time to enjoy the scenic drive to Pearson College, park, and walk the 5 minutes to the dining hall. Accessible parking and valet service available, if needed.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Conversation
Info: Enjoy tea, coffee, fruit and desserts while taking in the conversation spurred from both questions from our Conversation Host and our guests in attendance.
Where is it happening?
CAD 12.06 to CAD 50.00
