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Cinema Politica qathet
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qathet's local chapter of Cinema Politica, we screen powerful documentaries monthly at the Patricia Theatre, located in tiskwat (Powell River, BC)

https://linktr.ee/cinemapoliticaqathet
Our August screening was done in Finn Bay, Lund/Klah ah men in #qathet. Appropriate for the documentary Hold Fast, by Moxie Marlinspike

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August 18, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Part of our "we don't just sit around and watch depressing documentaries" effort. #qathet
August 7, 2025 at 10:29 PM
A new reason to hang out under the Patricia Theatre marquee. #qathet
August 6, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Coming up August 13th!
July 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Cool things happening in qathet.
July 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
New colours to brighten your day!
#qathet

Celebrate the freedom and courage of people being their true selves.

Happy #pride everyone ❤️✊
big thank you to @powellriverbc ! AND, just in time for the drag movie tonight!!
🌈
June 20, 2025 at 7:11 PM
We get to see first hand how creeping fascism has taken over the U.S.

We are not immune.

How do we prevent it from happening here?

Organizing in every community is the answer. Learning, planning and building. #qathet

We have to build our collective empathy muscle and fight back against hate.
Canada has a far-right extremism problem.

In today’s episode, Evan Balgord from @antihate.ca joins me to expose one of Canada’s largest far-right groups and to talk about the global rise of the far right.

Here’s a sneak peek:
June 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Everybody's talking about Jamie, Thursday June 19th 7pm at the Patricia Theatre 🏳️‍🌈
June 18, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Hey #qathet! Tomorrow night, we're partnering with @qathetpride.bsky.social to show a non-documentary (also called a movie). ENJOY!
June 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
We're one🎂!

And Craig got interviewed ❤️✊
June 17, 2025 at 1:24 AM
"What happened to local news?"

Great article detailing the shrinking media landscape in qathet:
www.bchistoryboy.ca/p/what-happe...

#qathet #news #journalism #socialism #capitalism #realestate #labour
What happened to local news?
The slow corporate takeover of journalism in Powell River
www.bchistoryboy.ca
May 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
"For the past eight years, his only job has been making YouTube videos about Canadian politics. He’s made over two hundred of them. But who’s funding them?"

The answer is: billionaires, right-wing extremists and real estate developers. 😬😬😬

www.bchistoryboy.ca/p/whos-fundi...
Who's Funding Aaron Gunn?
Conservative candidate for North Island—Powell River
www.bchistoryboy.ca
April 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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First Nations leaders are calling on the Conservatives to drop Aaron Gunn as their candidate for North Island-Powell River because of his past comments on residential schools.

#bcpoli
‘Unsavoury Denialism’: First Nations Leaders Want Conservative Candidate Dropped | The Tyee
Aaron Gunn challenged over residential school comments and support for private health care.
thetyee.ca
April 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Grand Chief Phillip called the posts "absolutely reprehensible and repugnant and completely devoid of any sense of compassion for Indigenous Peoples who suffered enormously through the residential school experience." www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
First Nations leaders in B.C. call for Conservatives to drop candidate Aaron Gunn | CBC News
Social media comments made by North Island-Powell River Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn have resurfaced, sparking outrage from First Nations leaders.
www.cbc.ca
April 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Pierre Poilievre Claims He’s Never Heard of ‘Diagolon’. He’s Not Telling the Truth. Here are the Receipts.
Poilievre claims he’s never heard of Diagolon, a far-right extremist group he previously reported to police for threatening his wife. #cdnpoli pressprogress.ca/pierre-poili...
Pierre Poilievre Claims He’s Never Heard of ‘Diagolon’. He’s Not Telling the Truth. Here are the Receipts.
Poilievre claims he’s never heard of Diagolon, a far-right extremist group he previously reported to police for threatening his wife
pressprogress.ca
April 3, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Tonight! At the Patricia Theatre, with guest speakers.
April 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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The shelter has closed and with it, access to safer place to sleep, two meals a day, laundry, services, and more. Share, care, donate, + sign up to make a meal via the Meal Train: www.mealtrain.com/trains/zz02gr. In need of a meal: 7030 Alberni St at 6pm daily. qathethomelessnesscoalition@gmail.com
Meal Train Plus for qCEH - community meal train
The only emergency shelter in qathet is now closed, (as of March 26th 2025). Not only does this mean folks are without a place indoors to be, sleep, and take shelter from the elements, it means the m...
www.mealtrain.com
March 27, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Hey there qathet! For Trans day of visibility Cinema Politics qathet, @qathetpride.bsky.social and the library are putting on the film "I am they".

Especially important for allies! Please share with folks in the region.
March 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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It’s incredibly heartwarming to see #LandBack in action here where I live. Tla’amin Nation reacquires tiskwat, their ancestral village site.
This is #qathet
www.tlaaminnation.com/tlaamin-nati...
Tla’amin Nation and Domtar Celebrate Historic Land Agreement
www.tlaaminnation.com
March 18, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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March 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
This is screening tonight!
At the qathet International Film Festival, Cinema Politica qathet presents: "Sound track to a Coup d'État" On March 10th - 7pm

This non-linear documentary is 2hours and 30 minutes long.... In honour of this insane runtime, here's a looooong thread about the movie.
March 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
At the qathet International Film Festival, Cinema Politica qathet presents: "Sound track to a Coup d'État" On March 10th - 7pm

This non-linear documentary is 2hours and 30 minutes long.... In honour of this insane runtime, here's a looooong thread about the movie.
February 7, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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In the spirit of Valentine's Day, let's gather to write love letters to our City Council? Let's amplify their good decisions + let them know what we appreciate <3. Share your ideas here? Join us to send a letter at our next meet up: Thurs, Feb 13 @ 10-10:30AM. #qathet heartashome.com/lets-gather/
let’s gather
A mutual aid action space rooted in dignity, care, belonging, and justice. A place of encouragement and celebration. A focus on politics (particularly municipal), every-day actions, resources and i…
heartashome.com
January 30, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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January 21, 2025 at 7:07 AM