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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 02/10/2026

Submissions are NOW OPEN for the 2027 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival! Don’t miss this chance to showcase your work at the world’s largest Indigenous film and media arts festival! We’re accepting Film + Video, Digital + Interactive, and Audio works. imagineNATIVE.org/submissions

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 23/09/2026

imagineNATIVE presents the world’s largest Indigenous film festival. The Festival was founded to support the diverse, contemporary work of Indigenous directors, producers and screenwriters working in film, video, audio and digital media.

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 14/07/2026

Are you an Indigenous storyteller with a bold, original idea for a short film? Want to take your skills to the next level and showcase your work at the 2027 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival in Toronto? 🔗 Learn more and apply today at imagineNATIVE.org/mentorship.

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 07/07/2026

🎬 Applications are now open for the 2026 imagineNATIVE Institute's Screenwriting Features Lab! Learn more about this professional development opportunity by visiting imagineNATIVE.org/institute/mentorship.

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 08/06/2026

Stream Indigenous cinema from wherever you are! Whether you can't make it in-person, or simply want to rewatch your Festival favourites, you can support Indigenous cinema by tuning in to our online Festival, taking place June 8-14, 2026. 🔗 Visit imagineNATIVE.org/schedule to start streaming today!

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 31/05/2026

It's almost time. ⌛️👀 Are you ready?! Get tickets while you still can for the world's largest presentation of Indigenous-made media, happening in Toronto June 2-7, 2026 and online June 8-14, 2026! 🎟 imagineNATIVE.org/festival/schedule #imagineNATIVE #Indigenous #filmfest

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 29/05/2026

The Most Powerful Women in Canadian Entertainment, 2026 The Hollywood Reporter By Etan Vlessing ✨ Congratulations to our Executive Director Naomi Johnson on making the list! 🔗 Full article at: HollywoodReporter.com/business/business-news/most-powerful-women-canadian-entertainment-2026-1236601627/

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 19/05/2026

It is with profound sadness that imagineNATIVE acknowledges the passing of a brilliant artist and special friend of the Festival, Cree cellist and composer Cris Derksen over the weekend. Nyá:wen Cris for sharing your gifts with us while uplifting and inspiring others to create.

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 07/05/2026

The imagineNATIVE Programming team has curated a series of recommendations to help you navigate what to watch at this year’s Festival. We have something for everyone! 🎥 View the full Festival Guide at imagineNATIVE.org/festival

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 07/05/2026

Tickets, ticket packages, and Festival Passes are on sale NOW for the 26th annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, taking place June 2-7, 2026 (Toronto) and June 8-14, 2026 (online)! 🎟️ Get your Festival access at imagineNATIVE.org/box-office.

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 07/05/2026

We are excited to welcome you to the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival in Toronto from June 2-7, 2026 and online June 8-14, 2026, with a lineup of feature films, curated short film programs, live-performance events, exhibitions, and so much more! 🔗 imagineNATIVE.org/schedule

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 01/05/2026

imagineNATIVE presents a co-presentation of Mārama, directed by Taratoa Stappard. 📅 May 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM 📍 TIFF Lightbox, Cinema 2 | 350 King St W, Toronto 🎟️ Use code 26IMAGIMARAMA for 25% off adult tickets ($12.75), limit 2 per account. am.ticketmaster.com/tiff/ism/NlkwOTcwVDI

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 24/04/2026

Early Bird ticketing is on SALE for the 2026 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, taking place June 2-7, 2026 (Toronto) and June 8-14, 2026 (online)! Get your Festival access at our lowest rates with Early Bird ticketing, now until May 6, 2026! imagineNATIVE.org/box-office

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 08/04/2026

Early Bird ticketing is on sale NOW for the 26th annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, taking place June 2-7, 2026 (Toronto) and June 8-14, 2026 (online)! Get your Festival access at our lowest rates with Early Bird ticketing, now until May 6, 2026! imagineNATIVE.org/box-office

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 02/04/2026

🎟️ 🐣 Early Bird tickets launch April 8, 2026! Secure your Festival access at our lowest available rates! 📌 Save the date for the 26th annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, taking place June 2-7, 2026 (Toronto) and June 8-14, 2026 (online)!

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 03/03/2026

Congratulations to Pete and Seth Scriver whose film, Endless Cookie received the Toronto Film Critic Rogers Best Canadian Documentary award at this year’s TFCA Awards Gala! Endless Cookie was our Opening Night Screening feature at the 2025 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival.

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 22/01/2026

Join the Indigenous Screen Summit Pitch Forum at BANFF, a unique industry-access program dedicated to Indigenous creatives and producers working in TV, film, and digital media! Apply by January 26, 2026 at iss.PlaybackOnline.ca.

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 02/12/2025

We invite you to contribute to imagineNATIVE's work with a donation that supports our upcoming Festival and year-round programs this Giving Tuesday. Make an impact and secure your year-end tax receipt. Every gift today helps us support and showcase Indigenous artists: imagineNATIVE.org/donate

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 22/11/2025

Join us and the Toronto Public Library at the Palmerston Branch for a presentation of Damien Eagle Bear’s #skoden. 📅 November 27, 2025 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Toronto Public Library, Palmerston Branch | 560 Palmerston Ave, Toronto, ON Stay tuned for more TPL screenings to come! 📚

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 16/11/2025

November 16 is Louis Riel Day ♾️💙 A time to remember, celebrate, and share Métis culture. Check out these Métis-made works and join in wherever you are!

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 14/11/2025

Just two weeks left to receive a FREE imagineNATIVE toque with all orders of $50 or more at our store! 🎉 🎁Shop now: store.imagineNATIVE.org This promotion is applied automatically at checkout. Offer valid until November 30, 2025.

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 07/11/2025

We're hiring a Digital + Interactive Manager! 🕹️ Join imagineNATIVE in championing Indigenous digital arts, from the iNdigital Space + Arcade to year-round programs like the iNdigital Youth Collective. To view the full job posting visit imagineNATIVE.org/employment

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 07/11/2025

November 7, 2025, is International Inuit Day! We're spotlighting Megan Kyak-Monteith’s 2023 imagineNATIVE Festival interview. Megan, an Inuk artist and co-director + animator of Grape Soda in the Parking Lot, shares insights after winning the Animated Short Award and Documentary Short Award.

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 31/10/2025

Looking for something spooky to dive into this Halloween? 🎃🧡 Check out these Indigenous-made recommendations from the imagineNATIVE staff:

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 30/10/2025

Throwback to our fabulous Drag Bingo costume contest! What’s your Halloween look this year? 👻🎃

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 27/10/2025

Drumroll please... 🥁 Announcing the winner of our 50/50 draw from the 2025 imagineNATIVE Drag Bingo fundraising event! If you had ticket 520423, please reach out to jenna@imagineNATIVE.org for next steps to claim your prize. #imagineNATIVE #Indigenous #raffle

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 20/10/2025

Unwind from your week this Friday with Drag Bingo, a celebration of Indigenous arts, hosted by the fabulous and funny @chelazonleroux.bsky.social, and enjoy the chance to win incredible prizes from Indigenous brands and local businesses! 🕒 October 24, 2025, 7-10PM imagineNATIVE.org/drag-bingo

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 17/10/2025

Next Friday is Drag Bingo! ✨👑 Join us for a night of bingo, snacks, prizes, a 50/50 draw, hosted by the great @chelazonleroux.bsky.social! 🕒 October 24, 2025, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM 📍 The Well | Toronto, ON 💸 $50 admission (includes entry, entertainment, and free bingo) imagineNATIVE.org/drag-bingo

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 01/10/2025

Submissions are NOW OPEN for the 2026 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival! Don’t miss this chance to showcase your work at the world’s largest Indigenous film and media arts festival! Accepting submissions of Film + Video, Digital + Interactive, and Audio works. imagineNATIVE.org/submissions

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 18/09/2025

Two Nights of Drag Bingo with @chelazonleroux.bsky.social! Bingo, prizes, food & a deadly drag show. Proceeds support Indigenous artists! 📅 Oct 10 + Oct 24 🕒 7:00 PM 📍 The Well, Toronto View event details and secure your ticket at: imagineNATIVE.org/year-round/events/drag-bingo

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 17/09/2025

Congratulations to Zacharias Kunuk for his prestigious wins at #TIFF50 of the Best Canadian Feature Film Award and the TIFF Special Tribute Award! His legacy continues to inspire generations of artists and we were elated to see his many achievements honoured at @tiffnet.bsky.social.

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 09/06/2025

The Closing Night Screening is ON! No rain delays here! 🕒 June 8, 2025 | Pre-Show: 7:00 PM, Screening: 9:00 PM 📍 Fort York National Historic Site

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 05/06/2025

🎨 Art Crawl Update! The Art Crawl kicks off at 5:00 PM! Your ticket and email confirmation might say a different time, but arrive at 5:00 PM to make sure you don’t miss out. For more info visit: imagineNATIVE.org/events/artcrawl

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 23/05/2025

Study up on imagineNATIVE's 25th anniversary! The 2025 Festival Catalogue is available now on Issuu. Print copies will be available on-site at the in-person Festival in Toronto from June 3-8, 2025 with pay-what-you-can pricing. 📖 issuu.com/imagineNATIVE/docs/2025_imagineNATIVE_catalogue

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 20/05/2025

Officially unveiling the Artist Spotlight Directory! Celebrating 25 years of Indigenous creativity, this living archive features 25 trailblazing artists who’ve shaped imagineNATIVE’s story. Years in the making — now live! 🔗 imagineNATIVE.org/artist-spotlight-directory

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 20/05/2025

With the Festival only TWO weeks away, book your tickets now before it’s all sold out! Individual tickets to screenings and special events are on sale NOW. 🔗 Individual Tickets: imagineNATIVE.org/schedule 🔗 Ticket Packages, Festival Passes, Online Festival Passes: imagineNATIVE.org/box-office

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 15/05/2025

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. We are committed to including everyone to experience Indigenous-made film and media works. Miigwetch, nia:wen, thank you to Katarina Ziervogel for collaborating with us to create this video celebrating our accessibility offerings.

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 08/05/2025

Everyone is welcome at the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, in Toronto from June 3-8, 2025, and online from June 9-15, 2025. 🍓 Event Schedule: imagineNATIVE.org/festival/schedule 🍓 Box Office: imagineNATIVE.org/box-office 🍓 2025 Festival: imagineNATIVE.org/festival

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 05/05/2025

Today in recognition of Red Dress Day, we honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People and their loved ones. We urge everyone to read the National Inquiry’s Final Report and advocate for change. MMIWG-ffada.ca/final-report

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 15/04/2025

Are you an Indigenous storyteller with a bold, original idea for a short film? Want to take your skills to the next level and showcase your work at the 2026 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival? Apply by May 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET Applications available at: Linktr.ee/imagineNATIVE

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 12/04/2025

Early Bird tickets are on sale now for the 25th imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival! Catch screenings in-person, attend Industry events, or tune in online—at our lowest rates (now through May 7, 2025). 🐥🪱 🎟️ To secure your Festival access visit: imagineNATIVE.org/box-office

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 08/04/2025

Early Bird discounted ticket packages and online passes are on sale NOW for the 25th anniversary imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, taking place June 3-8, 2025 (Toronto) and June 9-15, 2025 (online)! To secure your tickets, visit: imagineNATIVE.org/festival/box-office

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 08/04/2025

🌿🏆 We are proud to announce Oneida actor, writer, and producer Graham Greene as this year’s winner of the August Schellenberg Award of Excellence (the “Augie”). Congratulations to Graham Greene! To read the full announcement visit: imagineNATIVE.org/2025-augie-award-press-release

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 31/03/2025

March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility! We’re partnering with @transmediaportl.bsky.social to spotlight Indigenous artists from the Transgender Media Portal. 🏳️‍⚧️ Discover and support trans, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, intersex, and gender-nonconforming creators. Learn more at: TransgenderMediaPortal.org

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 28/03/2025

🙌 Celebrate imagineNATIVE’s 25th at @hotdocs.bsky.social with Falls Around Her! Tantoo Cardinal stars as an Anishinaabe singer retreating to the wilderness—only to find the past isn’t easily left behind. 📅 March 29, with virtual Q&A from Darlene Naponse! hotdocs.ca/whats-on/films/falls-around-her

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 05/03/2025

Congratulations to Kent Monkman on receiving the Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts! Thank you to Canada Council for the Arts for administering this award, recognizing artists for their merit and contributions. Congrats to all recipients! 🔗 Full list of the winners visit GGArts.ca

Reel Kanata brochure on a desk, stacked with others. The cover features Kent Monkman in a bold red outfit against a black background.

Three people pose together at an indoor event. The person on the left, in a black shirt with a brown crossbody strap, holds a drink and smiles. The person in the center, with wavy dark hair, wears a black dress and a lanyard with a name tag. The person on the right, in a dark sweater, smiles as they all stand close together. A crowd is visible in the background with green-lit display cases.

Three people pose together at an imagineNATIVE event. The person on the left, in a brown corduroy jacket and red shirt, looks into the camera with a serious expression. The person in the center, smiling with short gray hair, stands slightly behind the others. The person on the right, in a black coat with teal satin lining and matching earrings, smiles warmly. The background features guests socializing in a venue with pink lighting and a white brick wall.

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 03/03/2025

Join us as we celebrate 25 years of imagineNATIVE in June 2025! Enjoy exclusive membership perks like ticket packages, early bird access, industry events, an online pass & more. ✨ 🚨 Memberships redeemed after April 15 apply to 2026 Festival. 🔗 Learn more: imagineNATIVE.org/membership

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 13/01/2025

Toitū te Tiriti! (Honour the Treaty!) We have made a submission to strongly oppose the Principles of The Treaty of Waitangi Bill that is going through Parliament in Aotearoa. We stand with our Māori whanaunga (relatives) as they fight for removal of this bill. #ToitūTeTiriti #Māori

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 02/12/2024

We’re excited to share that Kin Theory has found a new home with imagineNATIVE! Created by Nia Tero, Kin Theory is an Indigenous media maker database connecting actors, writers, directors, and more to industry opportunities. Join the community at kintheory.org

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imagineNATIVE @imaginenative.org · 20/11/2024

Submissions NOW OPEN for the 2025 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival! Are you an Indigenous filmmaker or media artist? Show your work at the world’s largest presenter of Indigenous screen content! Accepting Film + Video, Digital + Interactive, and Audio works. imagineNATIVE.org/submissions

The image features a textured white brick wall background with neon text and shapes. At the top, glowing pink neon text reads "CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS." Below the text, a series of neon geometric shapes are displayed in vibrant colors: a turquoise circle, a red triangle pointing to the right, a blue filled circle, a turquoise square, a red outlined triangle pointing upward, and a blue diamond. The overall aesthetic is modern and visually striking, reminiscent of an artistic office or creative environment.

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