Health and Wellness

cultural safety

imagineNATIVE recognizes the importance of healing and cultural safety. We understand that some content during the Festival may be upsetting or triggering for both direct and intergenerational survivors of trauma. For this reason, support workers will be available on-site. These services are for anyone, including non-Indigenous people, requiring emotional support.

We strive to provide verbal disclaimers during introductions for in-person programs containing scenes of graphic violence, sexual violence, or content relating to residential schools. Please check the film listings on our Event Schedule for up-to-date content warnings and ratings.

Support services provided by Ganǫhkwásra. Ganǫhkwásra is a phrase in the Cayuga Language meaning “Love Among Us.”

Support workers will be on-site at the TIFF Lightbox on select dates and times listed below.

Schedule

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 4:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 6:45 PM

Friday, June 6, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 3:15 PM – 5:15 PM

Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM 

Please visit our Accessibility page and our Frequently Asked Questions for full information on accessibility and other support at the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival.

imagineNATIVE greatly values the importance of healing and cultural safety.

We understand that some content presented by imagineNATIVE may be upsetting or triggering for direct or intergenerational survivors of trauma. For this reason, support workers from Ganohkwasra will be available throughout the Festival. They are available via phone at 1-888-631- 6964 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM during our Online Festival

These services are for anyone, including non-Indigenous people, requiring emotional support or access to traditional medicines. At imagineNATIVE we support uncensored Indigenous expression. Verbal disclaimers will be given during introductions for any programs containing scenes of graphic physical or sexual violence, or that deal with issues of Indian Residential Schools.

In-Person Support

Support will be available in-person at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. Please ask our Front of House team if you have questions.

  • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17
    • 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
  • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18
    • 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
  • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19
    • 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
 
  • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20
    • 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
    •  8:30 PM – 11:00 PM
  •  SUNDAY, OCRTOBER 22
    •  1:30 PM – 6:30 PM
 

These services are for anyone, including non-Indigenous people, requiring emotional support or access to traditional medicines.

At imagineNATIVE we support uncensored Indigenous expression. Verbal disclaimers will be given during introductions for any programs containing scenes of graphic physical or sexual violence, or that deal with issues of Indian Residential Schools.

Phone Support

Health support is available via the phone helpline at both of the contact numbers below: