“Singing Back the Buffalo” Film Screening & Reception

Join us for a special matinee showing of award-winning Cree filmmaker Tasha Hubbard’s feature-length film Singing Back the Buffalo. The documentary follows Indigenous visionaries, scientists, and communities who are rematriating the buffalo to the heart of the North American plains they once defined, signalling a turning point for Indigenous nations, the ecosystem, and all of our collective survival. After the film, Tasha Hubbard, Associate Professor, Faculty of Native Studies, Director & Producer, Jade Tootoosis,'10 BA(NativeStu) & Lead Impact Producer, and Celina Yellowbird '23 BA(NativeStu) & Production Assistant will participate in a conversation about the film and their experiences as Indigenous filmmakers. Following the talk, there is a complimentary reception with the filmmakers.

About the Film: In a time of immense environmental degradation and global uncertainty, the buffalo can lead us to a better tomorrow. After a dark recent history, the buffalo herds of North America are awaiting their return, aided by dedicated Indigenous activists, leaders and communities, including award-winning Cree filmmaker Tasha Hubbard (nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up). Together with Blackfoot Elder Leroy Little Bear, Hubbard weaves an intimate story of humanity’s connections to buffalo and eloquently reveals how their return to the Great Plains can indeed usher in a new era of sustainability and balance. On her journey, Hubbard explores the challenges faced by buffalo allies and shares the positive steps already taken towards the ultimate - but uncertain - goal of buffalo rematriation. Richly visualised and deeply uplifting, Singing Back the Buffalo is an epic reimagining of North America through the lens of buffalo consciousness and a potent dream of what is within our grasp.

Space is limited. Registration will close when the event reaches capacity.

Tickets will be available at the door. Card payment only, no cash.

Learn more about the documentary in the recent story from Folio, Video Spotlight: Documentary film sheds light on 'buffalo consciousness'.