Documentary on 2018 BC wildfires screens at The Park Theatre on November 29
The Fire in Our Hearts, a documentary about the 2018 wildfires and the Cheslatta Carrier Nation, screens at Vancouver's Park Theatre on November 29 with filmmakers in attendance.
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A documentary about the 2018 wildfires in northern British Columbia and the response of the Cheslatta Carrier Nation will screen at The Park Theatre in Vancouver on Sunday, November 29, 2026. BroadwayWorld reported the screening on November 11. Doors open at 11:30 AM and the film begins at 12:30 PM at the theatre at 3440 Cambie Street.
The film is called The Fire in Our Hearts. Director Josias Tschanz follows the Cheslatta Carrier Nation and Southside residents of northern BC as they respond to the 2018 fires using Indigenous leadership and traditional knowledge. The filmmakers will be in attendance for a question-and-answer session after the screening.
What the film covers
The documentary shows how the 2018 fires reached territory connected to the Cheslatta Carrier Nation. As the filmmakers describe it, the flames uncovered the site of a Cheslatta village that had been erased from public records. The film presents the community's account of this history alongside footage of the fire response.
The Canadian theatrical release began in October 2026 through DeVuono Releasing in partnership with Landmark Cinemas, starting in Calgary before coming to Vancouver. The film won Best Environmental Film at the Activists Without Borders Film Festival in London, UK.
About the venue
The Park Theatre at 3440 Cambie Street is a single-screen cinema in the Cambie Village neighbourhood. The November 29 gala screening is a special event listed on its calendar alongside other upcoming events. The venue also has screenings of Ray Gunn in 70mm in December and an insider screening of Dune: Part Three on December 15.
Tickets and information
Tickets for the November 29 screening are available at tickets.theparktheatre.ca. The theatre can be reached at 604-229-7003. More background on the film is at thefireinourhearts.com. Residents planning to attend can confirm times and ticket availability on the day at the theatre's ticketing page.
Questions this story answers
When and where does The Fire in Our Hearts screen in Vancouver?
The documentary screens at The Park Theatre, 3440 Cambie Street in Vancouver, on Sunday, November 29, 2026. Doors open at 11:30 AM and the screening starts at 12:30 PM. Filmmakers will be in attendance for a question-and-answer session after the film.
What is The Fire in Our Hearts about?
The documentary covers the 2018 wildfires in northern British Columbia and how the Cheslatta Carrier Nation and Southside residents responded together. Director Josias Tschanz documents the community response using Indigenous leadership and traditional knowledge to protect the land. The film also shows how the fire revealed the site of a Cheslatta village that had been erased from recorded history.
Who made the documentary?
The film was directed by Josias Tschanz. The Canadian theatrical release began in October 2026 through DeVuono Releasing in partnership with Landmark Cinemas. Filmmakers will attend the November 29 Vancouver screening for a post-film discussion.
Has the film won any awards?
Yes. The Fire in Our Hearts won Best Environmental Film at the Activists Without Borders Film Festival in London, UK. The film has been in theatrical release across Canada since October 2026, starting in Calgary before expanding to other cities.
Is the Park Theatre screening ticketed or free?
The screening is ticketed. Ticket prices are listed on The Park Theatre's ticketing page at tickets.theparktheatre.ca. The theatre is at 3440 Cambie Street, and can be reached at 604-229-7003 for more information.
What community is at the centre of the film?
The Cheslatta Carrier Nation, a First Nation in northern British Columbia, is central to the film. The 2018 wildfires burned through territory connected to the community, and the fire uncovered the site of a Cheslatta village that had been suppressed in historical records. The documentary presents the community's own account of these events.
What is the connection between the 2018 wildfires and Indigenous history?
According to the filmmakers, the 2018 fires in northern BC burned over land connected to the Cheslatta Carrier Nation and exposed the site of a Cheslatta village previously erased from public records. The documentary presents this as a part of the story of how the community responded to the fire and what the fire revealed about their history.
Where can Vancouver residents find more information before attending?
Residents can check The Park Theatre's website and ticketing page at tickets.theparktheatre.ca, or contact the theatre at 604-229-7003. The filmmakers' own site is at thefireinourhearts.com. The November 29 screening at 3440 Cambie Street includes a Q&A with the filmmakers after the film.
Sources
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- The Park Theatre ticketing pagetickets.theparktheatre.ca
- The Fire in Our Hearts official sitethefireinourhearts.com
- BroadwayWorld announcementbroadwayworld.com
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