Join us on Tuesday, June 30, at 2pm for a matinee screening of the film
t?m k?a? nan – Namesake

A documentary directed by ??sla Dr. Evan Adams and t?ag?m Eileen Francis

A film about place, memory, and what it means to live together

t?m k?a? 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.


It is a great honour to welcome the filmmaking team, who will be present for conversation following the film.

This event will take place at at ?ay?s ta t?oq? qay?m?x? — House of the Klahoose People
1740 Tork Road (past the Multipurpose Building)
Door opens 1:45pm, film 2:00pm, snacks and discussion 3:30pm
Cash donations accepted at the door — suggested donation $10

Watch the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzlMjI2LxM8&t=1s

Questions?
250-935-6536 x305 or mwilliamsndoutlook.com