This feature documentary profiles 12 Canadian women who entered the male-dominated world of munitions factories and farm labour during World War I. In 1994, aged 86 to 101, these women recall their wartime work experiences and the ways in which their commitment and determination helped lead the way to postwar social changes for women.
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A rich and little-known part of Canadian history unfolds through the stories of the first Chinese women to come to Canada and of subsequent generations of Chinese Canadian women.
It is an amazing tale of courageous women who left behind their families, knowing they would never see them again and of girls who were shipped off to the New World to marry men they had never met. These are the women who fought against the many forms of racism they faced in Canada while, at the same time, challenging sexism within their own communities. By passing on language, culture, and values to their children, these women defined what it means to be Chinese Canadian.
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Come to the Sechelt premiere of the award-winning stop motion animated film, Inkwo for When the Starving Return, featuring appearances by local filmmakers Amanda Strong (director/co-producer/co-writer) and Bracken Hanuse Corlett (co-writer), with special guest Richard Van Camp (co-writer) also in attendance. Admission by donation at the door. A mesmerizing tale of courage, identity and the enduring power of truth, Inkwo for When the Starving Return (18 min) is an animated adaptation of a story by Richard Van Camp. Spotted Fawn Productions, led by director Amanda Strong, carried the story into its innovative film form. Film is unrated, suggested age 16+.
Event sponsors: Spotted Fawn Productions, National Film Board of Canada, Raven’s Cry Theatre and the Festival of the Written Arts.
By Donation at the door.
Open to the Public. Entry by donation.
Rough Huis will perform from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. TidePools Aquarium will be open from 12-6 pm, offering 15% off admissions All Day. Our Childcare Room will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. and will show a movie at 6 p.m. Drop your little one off and enjoy the music and a beverage.
