Aultsville Theatre to Host Canadian Premiere of Kanenon:we at Mohawk Short Film Fest
Cornwall, Ontario — April 17, 2025
Aultsville Theatre is set to become a hub of Indigenous storytelling and cultural reflection as it hosts the Mohawk Short Film Fest on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. This one-night event will spotlight the work of acclaimed Akwesasne filmmakers Katsitsionni Fox and Shelby Mitchell-Adams, including the Canadian premiere of Kanenon:we – Original Seeds (2025), a powerful exploration of Indigenous seed sovereignty.
Both Fox and Mitchell-Adams will be present at the screening, offering attendees a unique opportunity to hear directly from the creators during a post-screening Q&A. Their presence promises to enrich the evening with deeper insight into the creative process, cultural context, and inspiration behind each film.
The festival lineup features five short films that explore the heritage, challenges, and contemporary lives of the Akwesasne Mohawk people. Among them is Ohenton Kariwhatekwen – Thanksgiving Address, a visual tribute to the traditional words of gratitude recited by the Haudenosaunee people, produced by Friends of the Akwesasne Film School.
Mitchell-Adams contributes two compelling pieces: Radio Bingo (2023), a film that cleverly weaves language revitalization with a community bingo game, and Water Moccasin (2023), a suspenseful tale in which teens encounter unexpected truths on a so-called haunted island.
Fox’s work includes Tentsítewahkwe – We Pick It Up Again (2024), which follows Jessica Shenandoah as she journeys through seasons and territories to reconnect with land-based ancestral knowledge. Her newest work, Kanenon:we – Original Seeds, premiering at the festival, examines the vital role of Haudenosaunee women in protecting traditional seeds and food sovereignty — a topic with global implications for sustainability and Indigenous resilience.
Fox recently discussed these themes in a candid appearance on the Keeping it Reel podcast, where she emphasized the importance of storytelling as a tool for both cultural survival and social change.
Tickets for the Mohawk Short Film Fest are available now at www.aultsvilletheatre.com. Aultsville Theatre encourages all members of the community to attend this meaningful evening of film, conversation, and connection. With stories rooted in Indigenous identity, history, and activism, the festival promises to be both an artistic celebration and a call to listen.
