Tahnaanooku'

Film Synopsis

An artistic celebration of the environmental activism of Darline Deegan and her efforts to protect the land of her Indigenous community.

Showings

Fri, Oct 18 Friday, Oct 18

This Land

PWPL – Shiras Room

Sat, Oct 19 Saturday, Oct 19

This Land

PWPL – Heritage Room

  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language

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