7th Annual

Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Film Festival

May 29-31, 2026

An important cultural event for Denendeh in the Northwest Territories, Canada

About Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Film Festival

Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́, Dehcho, Denendeh

The 7th Annual Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Film Festival is an important cultural event for the Dehcho in Denendeh, Canada. This annual film festival celebrates and showcases the rich diversity of Indigenous storytelling, highlighting the perspectives, histories, and experiences of Indigenous peoples throughout Canada and the World.

Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Film Festival provides a platform for Indigenous filmmakers from the Dehcho region and beyond to share their stories, knowledge, and artistic talents with a wider audience. By bringing together Indigenous filmmakers, artists, and community members, the Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Film Festival not only promotes cultural exchange but also fosters a sense of pride and connection to Indigenous heritage.

Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Film Festival plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting Indigenous languages, cultures, and traditions, while also giving a voice to Indigenous filmmakers in Denendeh and across Canada.

Schedule

Friday May 29, 2026

Day 1:
7PM – Red Carpet Event – Dehcho and Northern Film’s Showcase
Land Locked
No Hope
Weaving Our Wisdom
Backcountry Hustle: Darcy Moses
Pretty Freaken Deadly
Dene Brother
Dehcho Wood Stove Project
Isolation
Breath of the Dene: Test Screening

Saturday May 30, 2026

Day 2:
11AM – Paddling Film Festival

1PM – A Cree Approach

3PM – Green Hill

7PM – Short Documentaries and Films:
Waabishki Biizhiki-Mashkode (White Bison)
Choices
Ms Mary
Articially Alone
Fire Tower
Pretendian

9PM – Nika & Madison


Sunday May 31, 2026

Day 3:
11AM – Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival Films

1PM – Return to the Falls

3PM – Yukon Unwriten

5PM – Skoden

7PM – Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband)

See Past Years

Contact Us

Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation
PO Box 469
Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́/Fort Simpson, NT X0E 0N0
Tel: 867-695-3131 Ext. 1006
Email: liidliikuefilmfestival@gmail.com