special anishinaabemowin (ojibwe) version of star wars screening in thunder bay on august 13

photo credit: courtesy of lucasfilm, ltd.

fire up your lightsabers and put on your jedi robes—there will be a special screening of star wars: a new hope at silvercity thunder bay on tuesday, aug. 13 at 7 p.m.

this version of the movie has been dubbed in the ojibwe language— anishinaabemowin—and lakehead grad john-paul chalykoff (bed’12/med’19) has voiced the character of uncle owen.

this installment in the beloved movie saga also has another lakehead connection—2024 honorary degree recipient patricia ningewance nadeau played a major role in translating and adapting the film.

click here to watch the movie trailer for star wars (anangong miigaading): a new hope.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhnaj6zd85a

tickets can be reserved by following this link:
https://www.cineplex.com/movie/anangong-miigaading-star-wars-in-ojibwe-l...

gi-ga-miinigoowiz mamaandaawiziwin (may the force be with you)!