This year, NAIDOC Week is celebrating 50 years of ongoing efforts to raise awareness of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. This year’s theme, ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy,’ highlights achievements of the past and the bright future ahead.
Sequana, in collaboration with the River Basin Management Society (RBMS), is hosting a screening of the moving documentary ‘More than a Fish Kill’ during NAIDOC Week, followed by a live Q&A session with the creative and cultural leaders behind the story. This powerful film captures the collaboration between artists, fisheries managers and Traditional Owners in the aftermath of the 2019 and 2023 mass fish deaths along the Barka (Darling River) and Menindee Lakes, offering an intimate perspective on culture, community, and resilience.
Details:
Location: Cinema Nova, 380 Lygon Street, Carlton
Date: Thursday, 10 July
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Registrations for tickets here.
Tickets include drinks on arrival and popcorn to enjoy during the film. One hundred per cent of proceeds from ticket sales go to WIRES Far West (covering the Broken Hill and the Far West of NSW area) to support WIRES’ mission to actively rehabilitate and preserve Australian wildlife and inspire others to do the same.
More than a Fish Kill — and the conversation that will follow with the panel Q&A — is a reflection of that very spirit. More than a Fish Kill brings together First Nations custodians, scientists, and artists in the aftermath of environmental crisis, and shows how, through shared knowledge, creativity and deep listening, we can forge new paths of healing and connection.
This story is as much about legacy as it is about vision — about how we honour our rivers, our communities, and our responsibilities, not just for now, but for the generations to come. More than a Fish Kill is more than a documentary — it is an invitation to feel, to listen, and to imagine new ways of being in relationship with our rivers, our communities, and Country. It brings together artists, scientists, fishery managers, and First Nations custodians in the wake of the devastating 2019 and 2023 fish kills on the Barka. What emerged is not just a response to disaster, but a journey of cultural healing and hope.
The event will begin with a screening of the short film, which runs for approximately 38 minutes, followed by a panel discussion featuring some very special guests. Sequana and the RBMS are privileged to be joined by three people who have been part of that journey, each in their own way bringing knowledge, care, and commitment to this story. Our panellists include:
- Vic McEwan, Artistic Director of The Cad Factory: Vic is an artist who works at the intersection of creativity, care, and complexity — and he’s one of the driving creative forces behind this film.
- Matthew McLellan, Program Manager from the Department of Regional NSW Fisheries, brings both scientific expertise and a willingness to engage in dialogue and partnership beyond conventional boundaries.
- David Doyle, Barkindji and Malyangapa man, artist, and cultural custodian, whose voice and presence in the film speak volumes about the strength of cultural knowledge and the living relationship with Country.
Grab your tickets now while the chance is still available!
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