GIFF x The Westshore Foundation - World Environment Day Screening

We’re thrilled to announce that, for the second year in a row, GIFF is partnering with The Westshore Foundation to present a free film screening focused on the health of Manitoba’s waterways and Lake Winnipeg. This special event will feature short and narrative documentaries, followed by a live panel discussion with local experts in environmental conservation and Indigenous knowledge.

📍 Location: Gimli Theatre
📅 Date: Saturday, June 7
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: Free for all!

This event is proudly supported by the Westshore Environmental Fund, which is dedicated to protecting our natural environment and the health of Lake Winnipeg.

🎬 Featured Films:

Camp Morningstar
Director: Kevin Settee
This short documentary tells the story of a grassroots resistance camp established by members of Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba. Built in opposition to a proposed silica sand mine, Camp Morningstar becomes a site of resilience, ceremony, and environmental stewardship. The film offers a moving exploration of Indigenous land defense and the power of community activism to protect sacred land and water.

Tasiujarjuaq & Weeneebeg – Bays of Life
Director: Brian Newell
This visually stunning documentary highlights the deep interconnection between people and water across two northern Canadian bays: Tasiujarjuaq (Frobisher Bay) in Nunavut and Weeneebeg (Hudson Bay). Through conversations with local residents and Indigenous knowledge keepers, the film explores how these unique ecosystems support life—and how climate change and industrial development pose urgent threats. This is a National Geographic film.

💬 Stay for the Panel Discussion

Following the screenings, join us for an engaging panel discussion with local experts, who will share insights on Lake Winnipeg’s current health, conservation efforts, and how we can work together to safeguard our waterways for future generations.n.

Don’t miss this special afternoon of film, dialogue, and environmental action—right here in Gimli.