təm kʷaθ nan Namesake — IFF 2026
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'təm kʷaθ nan Namesake', beautifully depicts place, memory, and what it means to live together.💭
When the Tla'amin Nation requests a name change for the city of Powell River, B.C.—named for Israel Wood Powell, a key figure in the creation of the Indian residential school system—it ignites a heated debate about whose history is told and respected.💬
Preceded by short film W7éyle (moon’s wife) by Secwépemc writer, director, and producer Amanda Wandler.🌑
🎤 The film will be followed by a post-film Q&A with director t̓agəm Eileen Francis, facilitated by Tkwenem7íple7 Nikki Fraser.
📆 Showtime:
Saturday, September 26 @ 1:00 PM
🎟️ Get your tickets thekfs.ca
When the Tla'amin Nation requests a name change for the city of Powell River, B.C.—named for Israel Wood Powell, a key figure in the creation of the Indian residential school system—it ignites a heated debate about whose history is told and respected.💬
Preceded by short film W7éyle (moon’s wife) by Secwépemc writer, director, and producer Amanda Wandler.🌑
🎤 The film will be followed by a post-film Q&A with director t̓agəm Eileen Francis, facilitated by Tkwenem7íple7 Nikki Fraser.
📆 Showtime:
Saturday, September 26 @ 1:00 PM
🎟️ Get your tickets thekfs.ca
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Where is it happening?
503 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, Canada, British Columbia
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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Host or PublisherKamloops Film Society
