One of the largest Aboriginal film events hits Edmonton in June

The annual Dreamspeakers International Aboriginal Film and Television Festival is set to take place from June 4 to 7 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Edmonton.
A broad range of screenings by filmmakers from across Canada, the USA, and other parts of the world are scheduled for this year. Canadian screenings include the Opening Night World Premiere of Alberta's Gerald Auger's 'Honour Thy Father' and the Canadian Premiere of Georgina Lightening's 'Older Than America'.
Other events are the International Speaker Series, industry workshops, pitch café, a fundraiser luncheon for the 'Walk of Honour', 'Fashion Rocks' featuring performances by Aboriginal musicians, and the ever popular 'Youth Day' at the Stanley Milner Library.
The Walk of Honour was created to recognize the efforts and hard work of Aboriginal artists who bring a better understanding to culures, traditions, languages and artistic expressions.
Leaders and innovators in the film and television industry will be part of the event to share their expertise with those attending. Well-known Aboriginal performers are also scheduled to make special appearances.
The festival ­ which has grown into one of the largest and more prestigious Aboriginal film events in the world ­ is dedicated to promoting Aboriginal culture, art and heritage.
"It is a resource for Aboriginal filmmakers, for directors, scriptwriters, cameramen, technicians, actors, musicians, storytellers, artists and craftspeople," states the Web site. "The Society is also a resource bank ­ a way to get in touch with Aboriginal filmmakers, performers and artists." Furthermore, it allows Aboriginal people to get trained in the arts, culture and festival operations.
An agenda and registration form for this year's festival can be found at www.dreamspeakers.org.
Dreamspeakers is also looking for more volunteers to help out at the festival. Visit their Web site to download and submit the volunteer form.
Registration Fees are $100 per person and includes full day sessions, breakfast, lunch and the film awards reception. Tickets and passes can also be purchased at the venue before each screening.