As December 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Report, Niagara College’s Indigenous Education department is commemorating this important milestone with a special screening of Sugarcane – an Oscar-nominated documentary that powerfully explores the legacy of Canada’s Residential School system.
The free community event will take place on Thursday, November 27, at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (250 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines). Doors open at 6 p.m., with the film beginning at 6:30 p.m. A panel discussion will follow at approximately 7:40 p.m., concluding around 8 p.m.
Released in 2024, Sugarcane follows an investigation into Canada’s Residential Schools, sharing deeply moving stories from Survivors and their descendants. The film illuminates the enduring impacts of these institutions while inviting viewers to reflect on truth, justice, and healing.
With this screening, Niagara College’s IE department hopes to foster meaningful dialogue and reflection within the community, especially as the country approaches a decade since the release of the TRC Report. Published in December 2015, the report documented the experiences of Residential School Survivors and issued 94 Calls to Action to guide Canada’s ongoing path toward Reconciliation.
To learn more about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and its Calls to Action, visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation website.
Admission to the screening is free, though attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation in support of a local Indigenous organization. The concession stand will also be open for guests.
Seating is limited to 199 attendees, and registration is required. Register now to reserve your seat for the screening of Sugarcane.
For more information about Truth and Reconciliation, Treaties Recognition Week and learning resources available to the NC community, please read this InsideNC article.
