About this Event
The Aunties Dandelion, LWIFF and O:se Kenhionhata:tie (Willow River Centre) are excited to invite you to a screening of three short films, each providing a unique look at how Haudenosaunee wellbeing emerges from land, language and kinship. A guided community discussion will help attendees to deepen their understanding of how these factors support community thriving.
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AGENDA:
6:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Introductions
6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
Short film screenings:
The Opening Address (10 mins)
We Are Becoming Fluent (5 mins)
VESS (22 mins)
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Community discussion
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ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION:
- Princess Twin Cinemas is wheelchair-accessible
- Seat width: 21"
- Distance from knee to front of chair: 12"
- Distance from back of chair to front of chair in next row: 33"
- Aisle: 47.5"
- Depth of seat: 8.5"
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ABOUT The Aunties Dandelion:
The Aunties Dandelion (TAD) is a media company informed by traditional Onkwehón:we (original peoples') teachings. We make films, a monthly podcast, and we educate through public presentations and consultation services. We are passionate about sharing stories and perspectives of Indigenous changemakers who connect us to our languages, places, and each other.
IG: @theauntiesdandelion
FB: TheAuntiesDandelion
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ABOUT O:se Kenhionhata:tie / Willow River Centre:
O:se Kenhionhata:tie is a name meaning Willow River in Kenien’keha.
Willow River Centre is an open community space for Indigenous and Racialized, Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ youth and grassroots members. People are welcome to drop in during open hours and public events. The centre hosts Elders visits, feasts, arts markets, galleries, workshops, drumming and much more. Come and see for yourself!
https://www.landbackcamp.com/
Youtube: @landbackcamp912
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ABOUT LWIFF:
LWIFF is a FREE community film series aiming to grow awareness in the general public about the fundamental drivers of injustice and inequity. We believe watching and discussing films together can be an engaging and deeply informative way of raising consciousness about structural problems and advocating for solutions.
IG: https://www.instagram.com/00lwiff
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Princess Twin Cinemas, 46 King Street North, Waterloo, Canada
USD 0.00
