Local National Historical site to host film night for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

CHARLIE LAKE, B.C. — One of the few historical sites owned and operated by Indigenous communities is set to host a film night to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Known in the Dane-Zaa language as “Rock House,” Tse’k’wa in Charlie Lake was purchased in 2012 by local bands Doig River First Nation, Prophet River First Nation and West Moberly First Nation.

The site, which has also featured an archeology field school in partnership with the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), is managed by the Tse’k’wa Heritage Society.

In 2025, Tse’k’wa was honoured as a model for repatriation projects by the First Peoples’ Cultural Council and announced another field school in 2026 will take place.

According to a press release, the night will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30th.

The free event will feature the 2022 documentary ‘Stewards of Tse’k’wa’, a film produced by Saskatchewan-based Bamboo Shoots Productions.

The statement says the film “highlights the Tse’k’wa heritage society’s efforts” to transform the site to a “public museum and interpretive centre,” also highlighting the field school which took place that year.

The alcohol and drug free event is slated to be “family friendly,” with those attending encouraged to bring their own snacks and blankets. Hot chocolate will be provided for movie-goers.

The free event will take place inside the ampitheatre at Tse’k’wa at 12629 Butte Lane in Charlie Lake.