Don Burnstick is a Cree from the Alexander First Nation located outside of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The youngest of 15 children, coupled with the fact of growing up on the reserve, taught Don a variety of means of defending himself, not the least of which became his use of...
Rod Carleton Tribute
Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall - University of Winnipeg | 7:00PM
Rod Carleton was a CBC Manitoba TV reporter for almost a decade and later went on to work at TRC as a communications officer. Rod’s wife Sue McBride will be in attendance for this special tribute to his life and work.
Master Class with Di...
Asper Centre for Theatre & Film - University of Winnipeg | 10:00AM
Join accomplished director Jeremy Torrie for this working discussion about the craft of editing and putting a film together in this digital non-linear age. He will talk about his editing choices, what shots he wants to use and how the scenes add to the tone and mood. You will see what a...
Chickens – Nor...
Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall - Univeristy of Winnipeg | 1:00PM
We all know food prices in the North are sky high. Watch how several communities are tackling this issue through gardening the raising of poultry. Discussion panel to follow.
Chris Eyre – Keynote Speaker
Eckhardt Gramatte - University of Winnipeg | 7:00 PM
WAFF is thrilled to announce that renowned filmmaker Chris Eyre is confirmed to attend and participate in WAFF’s 10th Anniversary Festival as a special guest, and will be featured as one of WAFF’s keynote speakers. People magazine has called Chris Eyre, “the preeminent Native American filmmaker of his time” and Geoff Gilmore, Director of the Sundance Film Festival has simply called him, “a great American filmmaker”. Chris Eyre’s 1998 Smoke Signals became the unofficial visual anthem of Aboriginal and Indigenous peoples everywhere. Chris went on to create more outstanding and award-winning films including Skins (2002), Edge of...
Gordon Tootoosis Remembered
Garrick Centre - 300 Garry St. | 6:00 PM
WAFF 2011 will feature a special evening dedicated to the life and work of Gordon Tootoosis. The evening will be hosted by Tina Keeper. The 10th Anniversary festival will take place on November 16-20th at the University of Winnipeg. Stay tuned for further details. Gordon Tootoosis' Obituary Actor Gordon Tootoosis Dies taken from the CBC website Celebrated actor Gordon Tootoosis has died, a family member has confirmed to CBC News. The cause of death was not immediately available but he was recently hospitalized for treatment of pneumonia. Tootoosis was 69. He was born on the Poundmaker reserve in rural Saskatchewan. In addition...
Shoe & Handbag Fundraiser
82 George Ave | 5:00 PM
**Fundraiser date changed from September 14th to October 20th On Thursday, October 20th, we are going to have a shoe and handbag sale and auction. We will be auctioning off donations and work is underway to secure the merchandise! We are also looking for shoes that are almost brand new. How many times have you bought shoes and never worn them? Or worn them once and put them on the shelf in your closet? I know that I have at least 6 pairs of shoes that fit into this category and I will be donating them to our fundraiser!! We are also looking for handbags that aren’t being used anymore and are in great condition. If you have something...
