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Coming to Lloydminster on May 24: “Matriarch's” Series Premiere

Posted on May 21, 2025
In Episode 3 of Matriarch’s, High school friends Tanesha Ratt and Santana Cross reflect on their journey as young women navigating colonial systems, personal identity, and intergenerational healing. See this and all six episodes at the series premiere event on May 24.
In Episode 3 of Matriarch’s, High school friends Tanesha Ratt and Santana Cross reflect on their journey as young women navigating colonial systems, personal identity, and intergenerational healing. See this and all six episodes at the series premiere event on May 24.
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    • Lloydminster, you won’t want to miss this powerful evening. 

    On May 24, join content creator Alexa Blyan for the series premiere of the TELUS STORYHIVE Voices series Matriarch's—a Lloydminster-produced documentary series highlighting the strength, resilience and voices of generational trailblazers.

    About the series: Matriarch's is a docuseries exploring the term “matriarchy” as it relates to individuals in select rural Alberta communities near Lloydminster. Highlighting the lives, stories and experiences of local women, the series takes a deep dive into the everyday practices, beliefs, struggles and similarities of these changemakers who each come from uniquely beautiful paths of life and have sparked intergenerational change within their families.

    At the series premiere on May 24 at Lakeland College, community members will be welcomed to a culturally grounded and community-focused celebration. All attendees are welcome to join at 5 p.m. for a networking dinner, with the premiere screening at 6 p.m., featuring highlights of each episode in the six-part docuseries. 

    The screenings will be accompanied by introductions and behind-the-scenes insights to each episode from the cast and crew. Episode themes include intimate portrayals of multiple generations within one family, and other community members and students who share their experiences of strength, healing and leadership.

    Following the screening, a lantern ceremony will be hosted to honour Alphonsine Andrews.

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    Alexa Blyan reflects on what guests will take away from this special evening:

    “Community engagement is at the heart of this event. We are working to involve local youth, students, Elders, and families not only as audience members, but as co-celebrants of the stories being shared. This event is designed to uplift voices and create a space for connection, storytelling, and pride.”

    Doors open at 5 p.m., show starts at 6 p.m. Admission is free. 

    This evening will bring together the community of Lloydminster in a meaningful space to spotlight and celebrate the voices featured in the series.
    Don’t miss out!
    Learn more and RSVP Here.

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    Matriarch’s was funded in the TELUS STORYHIVE Voices program and will be available to watch on TELUS Optik TV channel 9, Stream+ and STORYHIVE's YouTube channel later this year.