Join Children of the Setting Sun Production’s 7th Annual Treaty Day Film Festival as we honor our matriarchs, both behind the scenes and on screen, in Indigenous media.
Through a collection of short films, we amplify stories that challenge narratives, celebrate culture, and highlight the experiences and creativity of Indigenous women in cinema.
Schedule:
6:30 PM: Doors open
7:00 PM: Opening by Westshore Canoe Family
7:10 PM: CSSP Klamath Salmon People Gathering
7:15 PM: Basket Lady
7:25 PM: We Ride For Her
7:55 PM: All Our Relations: Orca Story
8:05 PM: The Sound
8:40 PM: Story Pole
8:50 PM: Closing remarks
2025 TDFF Film Summaries:
Klamath Salmon People Gathering
Children of the Setting Sun’s 5th annual Salmon People Gathering highlights the cultural, spiritual, and ecological importance of salmon to the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest. This event celebrates the enduring connection between salmon and the Indigenous communities that have depended on them for sustenance, cultural identity, and spiritual practices since time immemorial. Directed and produced by Children of the Setting Sun Productions.
Basket Lady
In the Pacific Northwest, the Coast Salish people share chilling tales of the Basket Lady, a shadowy figure lurking in the forest undergrowth. Armed with pitch to blind her prey and a large cedar basket to capture disobedient children, she is both a warning and a mystery. Will and Dakota, two young girls on the reservation, dismiss the warnings as mere folklore—until their rebellious adventures lead them to uncover the terrifying truth behind the story. Director: Dominique McFarlane.
We Ride for Her
This powerful documentary follows the intertwined journeys of two Indigenous women, Lorna and Heather. Lorna is part of the Medicine Wheel Riders, a sisterhood of Indigenous motorcyclists who organize the Medicine Wheel Ride each year to raise awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the largest in the U.S. Meanwhile, Heather, a travel nurse and mother, teams up with her son Khalid, a college student and aspiring Indigenous rights activist, as they continue their search for their missing sister and aunt, Susan. Directors: Prairie Rose Seminole, Katrina Lillian Sorrentino.
The Sound
A coming-of-age narrative following a group of Indigenous Coast Salish teens as they embark on a transformative canoe journey through their ancestral waterways. What begins as an escape from personal trauma evolves into a powerful expedition of healing, identity, and self-discovery. Director: Children of the Setting Sun Productions.
Story Pole
This 35-minute documentary chronicles the inspiring journey of Jason LaClair, a Native American artist from the Pacific Northwest, as he undertakes the restoration of a story pole started by an elder from his community. Through his art, Jason navigates recovery from addiction, finding healing and purpose in both his craft and his connection to his culture. His story culminates in his work with public schools, where he shares his people’s history, art, and the transformative power of resilience. Director: Children of the Setting Sun Productions.
Film Prices
General: All seats $10.00
A Children of the Setting Sun Production; Member discount do not apply.