təm kʷaθ nan (Namesake) (Film Screening + Discussion)
Saturday, September 19th, 2pm-4pm
Raven’s Cry Theatre • 5555 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sechelt
When the Tla’amin Nation asks its neighbouring city to reconsider its name, a community confronts history, identity, and the meaning of reconciliation in everyday life.
təm kʷaθ nan (Namesake) follows an ongoing conversation between Tla’amin Nation and the city commonly known as Powell River about a name that honours Israel Wood Powell, whose policies harmed Tla’amin people and culture. As the Nation asks the city to consider a new name, the community responds with reflection, resistance, allyship, and difficult conversations about history, identity, and belonging. Elders share naming traditions rooted in responsibility to place, while the film situates this moment within over 12,000 years of continuous presence. The outcome remains uncertain, but through the rhythm of the seasons, the film shows how change happens over time—through listening, disagreement, and the willingness to move forward together.
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Post-screening discussion with Claudia Medina and Peg Campbell.
Peg Campbell (Producer/Writer/Story Editor) is an award-winning filmmaker whose work has screened and broadcast internationally on CBC, PBS, Knowledge Network and more. A Professor Emeritus at Emily Carr University and programmer with the qathet International Film Festival, she has spent decades mentoring filmmakers and supporting community storytelling. On Namesake, she shaped the story with care and clarity.
Claudia Medina (Executive Producer/Camera & Sound) is a filmmaker and editor working through her production company EnMedia. She has directed and edited for APTN and creates both documentary and experimental media. Based in the qathet region, her work explores connection, land, and identity. On Namesake, she was involved from the outset, bringing thoughtful storytelling and deep respect for the local and historical nuances of the project.