Cold Journey holds historical significance as it is one of the first Canadian films to cast Indigenous actors in leading roles, featuring performances by Buckley Petawabano, Johnny Yesno, and Chief Dan George. The film’s soundtrack includes soulful music by Willie Dunn, enhancing its emotional depth. This screening takes place during the exhibit opening of We Were Taught Differently: The Indian Residential School Experience, a traveling exhibit by Lake of the Woods Museum.

The exhibit will be on display at Welch Room during the Cultural Centre’s regular opening hours from April 1 to June 30. The documentary screening and the exhibit aim to foster reflection and discussion on the lasting impacts of residential schools and the resilience of Indigenous communities.