On September 30, Hollywood Suite will present a special day of programming commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and celebrating the work of Indigenous filmmakers, performers, creatives, and artists from across the nation.
This year’s lineup brings together films representing a range of Indigenous cultures and communities, including Cree-Métis, Métis, Mi’kmaq, Mohawk, and Secwépemc perspectives. From science fiction and action thrillers to coming-of-age dramas, documentaries and comedies, the programming showcases the breadth of Indigenous storytelling.
The all-day programming begins at 6 a.m. ET with Beans (2020) and concludes with Rhymes for Young Ghouls (2013) at 3:30 a.m. ET the following morning.
Hollywood Suite Programming for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Rhymes for Young Ghouls (2013)
- North Mountain (2015)
- Kuessipan (2019)
- Beans (2020)
- Wildhood (2021)
- The First Encounter (2021)
- Night Raiders (2021)
- s-yewyaw: Awaken (2023)
- The Beehive (2023)
- The Great Salish Heist (2024)
All films are also available On Demand.
You can hear more about the documentary s-yewyaw: Awaken (2023) from co-directors Liz Marshall & Alfonso Salinas. I had the opportunity to speak with them when the film premiered at Toronto’s Planet in Focus Film Festival.
The centrepiece of the day will air at 7:20 p.m. ET with Remembering the Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026, a 90-minute multilingual commemorative event from Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Through heartfelt reflections, moving performances, and stories of strength and survival, the gathering honours Survivors and pays tribute to the children who never made it home. The special is produced in partnership with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR), APTN, and CBC/Radio-Canada.
Hollywood Suite is available to over 10 million households across Canada, exclusively through Canadian television service providers and Amazon Prime Video Channels. Visit hollywoodsuite.ca for more information.
