About the 2025 Asinabka Festival

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Join us for our 14th annual Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival in Ottawa, Canada on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Nation, over 4 days from September 18 to 21, 2025. Our Festival showcases a wide variety of films, in different genres and lengths, from Indigenous cultures and nations from around the world.  You can also expect thoughtfully curated art exhibits, workshops, panels, industry events, and cutting-edge music and performance events.  

The Addam's Family inspires this year’s spooky theme, and their family motto is, "Sic Gorgiamus Allos Subjectatos Nunc," which translates to "We gladly feast on those who would subdue us," and in that spirit we invite and welcome everyone to our 14th Festival, to celebrate Indigenous Film & Arts, and to challenge and stand up against systems and forces that would seek to subdue us.   We look forwards to seeing you there!

Chi-Miigwech and a Big Thank You to all of the artists and filmmakers that make this years festival possible!  

Chi-Miigwech / Thank You to The Ontario Arts Council, the Government of Ontario, The City of Ottawa, and The Shushkitew Collective for their funding and support. We'd also like to thank all of our festival partners including the Arts Court, SAW, DARC, Gallery 101, and Ottawa Festivals.