The Creation Story of Michael ‘Cy’ Cywink

EagleEyes Media Productions and Falstaff Family Centre Present Screening of The Creation Story of Michael 'Cy' Cywink

EagleEyes Media Productions and the Falstaff Family Centre are proud to announce a special public screening of The Creation Story of Michael 'Cy' Cywink. The event takes place at 2:00 PM on September 12 at the Falstaff Family Centre.

The powerful documentary chronicles the extraordinary 40-year career, travels, and cultural impact of the late, internationally celebrated Anishinaabe artist, muralist, and Indigenous teacher Michael "Cy" Cywink. Cywink, who painted hundreds of murals across Ontario and dedicated his life to mentoring youth and bridging communities, passed away at age 71. This film serves as a moving tribute to his vibrant artistic legacy and deep spiritual connection to storytelling.

The screening is open to the community. Attendees will experience Cywink’s remarkable journey across Turtle Island and his passion for cultural sharing through the lens of local documentarian Cory Bilyea.

"Bringing this film to the Falstaff Family Centre is deeply meaningful. Cy spent his life bridging communities and sharing the rich traditions of the Anishinaabe culture. This screening is a celebration of his journey, and I hope it inspires everyone who watches it to carry forward his message of unity, mentorship, and deep respect for storytelling."

— Cory Bilyea, EagleEyes Media Productions

"My life is my creation story. What I heard from the elders is that everyone has their own creation story—it's how they evolve it, or how they leave it for the histories of those that are there to learn more. For me, art has helped preserve who I am."

— The late Michael 'Cy' Cywink, from The Creation Story audio archives

Media Contact:

Cory Bilyea, Filmmaker
EagleEyes Media Productions
226-789-2871
[email protected]