April 2026 Blog
Host a Stardale Film & Live Panel Presentation
Learn directly from Indigenous youth
“I hope people listen to us and think “We should change ourselves” because there’s going to be future generations who might be absolutely traumatized and terrified of people because of how they treat Indigenous people… Indigenous people should be treated with respect. All of this happens and no one listens until you make a big production. People will listen then but then they’ll treat it like a trend. I hope people listen and learn. That’s not how you treat normal human beings. They should be listening to us cause we’re the next generation.”
Alyssa - Excerpt from the panel recording following “Shadows In Time”
When I first began learning about Indigenous culture and working alongside Indigenous artists and Elders, it wasn’t formal teachings that stayed with me most—it was the conversations. Sitting, listening, and hearing people share their experiences in their own words shifted my understanding in a deeper way. It helped me move beyond assumptions, see more clearly, and begin to understand how meaningful change can happen when we listen and learn together.
Stardale Women’s Group presentations are rooted in that same spirit. Each session invites you into a space of listening and reflection, beginning with the viewing of one of four short films—A Light in the Shadow, Shadows in Time, The Road, or Rise. Each film shares real stories and experiences, opening the door to deeper understanding.
For this time of year, we especially recommend The Road, an award-winning short film created by and starring the Indigenous girls of Stardale. It explores themes connected to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, as well as the ongoing and intergenerational impacts of colonialism in Canada, offering a perspective that is both powerful and deeply personal.
What makes these presentations especially meaningful is what follows. After the film, a panel of Indigenous girls share on the themes in their own voices. These are not scripted discussions—they are honest, thoughtful, and often stay with people long after the session ends. Grounded in Stardale’s Indigenous education curriculum, this approach supports deeper understanding while honouring Indigenous values, lived experiences, and ways of learning.
By bringing a Stardale presentation into your space, you are also supporting the girls and their community in a tangible way. Film rentals contribute to ongoing social and wellness programming, access to basic needs, and opportunities that support stronger, healthier futures for Indigenous young women and girls in Calgary. It’s an opportunity not only to learn, but to be part of something that creates meaningful and lasting impact.
If this resonates with you, we welcome you to book a Stardale presentation for your school, organization, or community and be part of a conversation that truly matters.
For more information or to book a presentation, please email stardalecharity@gmail.com
WRITTEN BY: DIANA FROST - NATOHYINHSIN