3 Ears Indigenous film festival
September 25 to 30, 2026
qathet film society presents
3 Ears Indigenous Film Festival
2026 Film Festival dates: September 25 to 30
Festival pricing $10/$12
The name “Three Ears” is derived from a quote in Jody Wilson-Raybould’s book True Reconciliation: How to Be a Force for Change:
“Patience and trust are essential for preparing to listen to stories. Listening involves more than just using the auditory sense. Listening encompasses visualizing the characters and their actions and letting the emotions surface. Some say we should listen with three ears: two on our head and one in our heart.”
The films programmed for the festival support the film society’s mandates to prioritize anti-racism, inclusivity and equity in our programming and organization; and to engage with Tla’amin Nation in the ongoing process of decolonization and reconciliation.
The films provide an opportunity for the settler community to learn about the multi-generational harm of colonialism. For our Indigenous audience, the stories told celebrate the strength and rich culture of their people.
3 Ears Indigenous Film Festival 2026 Films
Uiksaringitara: Wrong Husband
Friday September 25 – 7pm
Directed by: Zacharias Kunuk
Featuring: Leah Panimera, Mark Taqqaugaq, Devon Dion Amarualik, Emma Quassa & Karen Ivalu
Genre: Historical Drama/Arctic Folk Tale/Magic Realism
Language: Inuktitut with English subtitles
Rated PG – 1hr 40min
Released: 2025
təm kʷaθ nan Namesake
Saturday September 26 – 1:30pm
&
Wednesday September 30 – 7pm
Directed & Written by: ƛɛsla Dr. Evan Adams & t̓agəm Eileen Francis
Genre: Documentary
Language: English & Ayajuthum
Rated G – 1hr 16min
Released: 2026
Blood Lines
Saturday September 26 – 7pm
Directed by: Gail Maurice
Featuring: Tamara Podemski, David Webster, Stephanie Aubertin
Genre: Drama / Romance / LGBTQ+
Rated PG– 1hr 29min
Released: 2025
Endless Cookie
Sunday September 27 – 1:30pm
Directed by: Peter Scriver, Seth Scriver
Genre: Documentary / Comedy / Animation
Rated PG – 1hr 37min
Released: 2025
Aki
Sunday September 27 – 7pm
Directed by: Darlene Naponse
Genre: Visual Documentary
Language: Ojibwa with English subtitles
Rated G– 1hr 23min
Released: 2025
Nirilaurta: Let Us Eat
Monday September 28 – 7pm
Directed by: Malaya Qaunirq Chapman
Genre: Documentary
Language: Inuktitut and English, with English subtitles
Rated G– 52 min
Released: 2025
Nika & Madison
Tuesday September 29 – 7pm
Directed by: Eva Thomas
Starring: Ellyn Jade, Star Slade, Shawn Doyle
Genre: Crime / Drama / Thriller
Rated 14A – 1hr 27min
Released: 2025
təm kʷaθ nan Namesake
Saturday September 26 – 1:30pm
&
Wednesday September 30 – 7pm
Directed & Written by: ƛɛsla Dr. Evan Adams & t̓agəm Eileen Francis
Genre: Documentary
Language: English & Ayajuthum
Rated G – 1hr 16min
Released: 2026
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