Sugarcane

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A stunning tribute to the resilience of Native people and their way of life, SUGARCANE, the debut feature documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, is an epic cinematic portrait of a community during a moment of international reckoning.

In 2021, evidence of unmarked graves was discovered on the grounds of an Indian residential school run by the Catholic Church in Canada. After years of silence, the forced separation, assimilation and abuse many children experienced at these segregated boarding schools was brought to light, sparking a national outcry against a system designed to destroy Indigenous communities. Set amidst a groundbreaking investigation, SUGARCANE illuminates the beauty of a community breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma and finding the strength to persevere.

Rated: R

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Prince Albert Public Library

John M. Cuelenaere Public Library (JMCPL), named after one of the City’s former mayors, continues to serve as Prince Albert’s central branch of what is now the Prince Albert Public Library (PAPL). It serves as an important, freely accessible public amenity to residents and visitors alike. The PAPL is a gathering place for residents, newcomers, and numerous people coming in from communities across central and northern Saskatchewan.