Histoires et empreintes invites you to discover stories that explore memory, cultural transmission, and the connections between peoples and territories. Through film screenings and conversations with artists, this evening offers a space for reflection and dialogue around our history, identities, and shared heritage. The event is part of Centre culturel Frontenac’s Écouter la mémoire, chanter l’avenir / Listening to Memory, Singing the Future project, supported by Canadian Heritage.

Schedule

• 5:45 p.m.: Doors open
• 6:00–6:30 p.m.: Screening of Shelby Lisk’s short films
• 6:30–6:45 p.m.: Discussion with Shelby Lisk
• 6:45–7:00 p.m.: Break and refreshments
• 7:00–8:30 p.m.: Screening of the documentary L’Empreinte
• 8:30–9:00 p.m.: Audience discussion

The evening will begin with the screening of two short films by Kanien’kehá filmmaker Shelby Lisk.

Healing Through Storytelling explores the resilience of Indigenous communities through art and culture. Rematriate: Passing the Seeds tells the story of the creation of a wampum belt commemorating the return to Ratinenhayén of a collection of heirloom seeds that had been held by the Sisters of Providence in Kingston. Ratinenhayén is a group of seed keepers and knowledge holders from the Tyendinaga community.

The screenings will be followed by a discussion facilitated by cultural facilitators Normand Dupont and Tracey Guptill. The conversation will explore the themes of the two films, as well as Shelby Lisk’s background and filmmaking practice.

After a short break with refreshments, the evening will continue with a screening of the feature-length documentary L’Empreinte, written and directed by Carole Poliquin and Yvan Dubuc, and featuring Roy Dupuis.

Through a journey that is both historical and deeply human, the film highlights the profound influence of First Nations on Quebec culture and identity. It invites us to rediscover the connections between Indigenous peoples and French Canadians—connections that have too often been forgotten or obscured.

The screening will be followed by a discussion with the audience, offering an opportunity to continue reflecting, share perspectives, and explore the questions raised by the film.