In-person Arts & Culture

When we say evaluation, it isn't the same thing

Saturday, April 18, 2026
1:30pm to 2:00pm

Part of: Dreamspeakers International Film Festival

Landmark Cinemas 9 (Edmonton City Centre)
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When We Say Evaluation, It Isn’t the Same Thing is a powerful and evocative short animated film that delves into the world of Indigenous evaluation, challenging conventional metrics and perspectives.

Originating from a spoken word poem, the film follows a woman on a spiritual journey along a river, where the natural world becomes a canvas for her reflections on evaluation. Through encounters with ancestral spirits, sacred ceremonies, and the wisdom of the land, the woman gathers meaningful items—symbols of traditional knowledge and accountability. As she navigates between modern tools and ancient practices, the film poignantly contrasts Western and Indigenous understandings of evaluation, ultimately calling for a reclamation of stories, sovereignty, and sacred relationships. With stunning visuals and poetic narration, this film invites viewers to rethink what it means to evaluate in a world where Indigenous resurgence is both necessary and possible.

Landmark Cinemas 9 (Edmonton City Centre)

10200 102 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T5J 4B7


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