Sugarcane: film screening and discussion
(version en français ci-bas)
As part of its commitment to truth, reconciliation, and dialogue with Indigenous Peoples, the Embassy of Canada, in collaboration with the University of Lausanne (UNIL), invite you to an evening of film screening and discussion featuring the documentary Sugarcane.
The screening of this award‑winning film, which examines the lasting legacy of Indian Residential Schools in Canada, will be followed by a roundtable discussion with speakers whose work and experience are closely connected to the Canadian context. Through the voices of Indigenous survivors and their families, Sugarcane offers a deeply human reflection on memory, accountability, resilience, and Canada’s ongoing journey toward truth and reconciliation.
Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
4:00–6:00 pm – Film screening
6:00–7:00 pm – Roundtable discussion
7:00–8:00 pm – Apéro
Venue:
Anthropole 2064
University of Lausanne (UNIL)
Quartier Dorigny
1015 Lausanne
Language: Film screened in its original version, English and Secwepemctsín, with French subtitles
Panelists:
- Kai Minosh Pyle – Indigenous scholar (Red River Métis and Ojibwe) whose work focuses on Indigenous histories, languages, and knowledge in the Canadian context.
- Sophie McCall – Professor at Simon Fraser University (Canada), specializing in Indigenous literatures, decolonization, and reconciliation.
- David Chariandy – Award‑winning novelist and Professor at the University of Toronto, whose work explores memory, identity, and historical injustice in Canada.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
👉 Please register here: https://forms.gle/vfHx3hdRtvrTbxag8
Canada remains firmly committed to advancing truth and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. Acknowledging the harms of the residential school system is essential not only for justice and healing, but also for building more inclusive and prosperous societies. Through dialogue and education, Canada supports Indigenous‑led paths toward shared social and economic well‑being.
We look forward to welcoming you for this important moment of dialogue and reflection.
