Films in the Theatre


Date: Sep 28
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Films

A selection of short films from the National Film Board of Canada’s (NFB) rich collection of Indigenous-made films from across Canada will be screening on a loop in the theatre from September 26 – September 30. 


Evanniup Kilautinga (Inuktitut Version)
Director: Ossie Michelin
2021 | 14 min
 

Evan’s Drum
Director: Ossie Michelin
2021 | 14 min 15 s


Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again
Director: Courtney Montour
2021 | 34 min
 

Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair
Director: Alanis Obomsawin
2021 | 29 min
 

Now Is the Time
Director: Christopher Auchter
2019 | 16 min


Stories Are in Our Bones
Director: Janine Windolph
2019 | 11 min 17 s
 

To Wake Up the Nakota Language
Director: Louise BigEagle
2017 | 6 min 17 s


Holy Angels
Director: Jay Cardinal Villeneuve
2017 | 13 min 57 s


Shaman
Director: Echo Henoche
2017 | 5 min
 

The Mountain of SGaana
Director: Christopher Auchter
2017 | 10 min 02 s

 

Screening times may vary during open hours – please call ahead to confirm times.

 

Today's Events & Programs

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Workshop

Embroidered Holiday Card Workshop

Join us for a special holiday workshop! Learn to make your own embroidered “Happy Holidays” cards featuring a festive wreath and greeting. Your friends and family will love this thoughtful, handmade gift.

Fun for all skill levels.

What to expect:

  • All materials and instruction are provided
  • Tour the holiday trees and décor around the building (photo opportunity)
  • Enjoy a coffee or hot chocolate while you create
  • Leave with a set of embroidered holiday cards

Cost: $40 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Register online or by calling (709) 757-8090.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Program

Growing the Voices – Festive Instant Choir

Growing the Voices is back at The Rooms! Everyone is welcome to join the Festive Instant Choir and sing to your heart’s content.

Cost: Free. No ticket required.
Bring your family, friends, and visitors!

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Tour

Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador

Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years.

Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
House of Wooden Santas

A Christmas Tradition – Kevin Major: The House of Wooden Santas

A Christmas tradition is back by popular demand!

Join author Kevin Major for a fireside conversation and a reading of The House of Wooden Santas followed by a Q&A, as well as a visit to see all 24 Santas.

The House of Wooden Santas is a deeply felt story about belief in oneself and others, and the spirit of the season. Kevin shares how the carvings of Imelda George led him to write this Christmas classic, photographed by Ned Pratt.

Cost: Adult $12 (+HST), Child/Youth $6 (+HST). Free for Rooms Members. Ticket includes admission to The Rooms galleries. Get your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090.

The House of Wooden Santas book is available for purchase in The Rooms Giftshop.