Let’s Talk about Reconciliation – Indigenous Film Series at Surrey Libraries

We invite you to join us to watch these Indigenous-created films, followed by community dialogue and light refreshments. (Supplied Photo)

Surrey, BC – Surrey Libraries is excited to present two films: “Forgotten Warriors” and “How the Fiddle Flows” in partnership with Surrey Urban Indigenous Leadership Committee, Surrey Schools, and Nova Métis. We invite you to join us to watch these Indigenous-created films, followed by community dialogue and light refreshments.

“Forgotten Warriors” introduces us to thousands of enlisted Indigenous Canadians who fought during World War II. While they fought for the freedom of others, they were denied equality intheir own country.

Thursday January 24, 2019, 6-8 pm

City Centre Library: 10350 University Drive, Surrey, Room 418

Please call to register: 604-598-7426

“How the Fiddle Flows” reveals how a distinctive Métis identity and culture were shaped over time. The movie features some of Canada’s best known Métis fiddlers and step dancers.

Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 6-8 pm,

Newton Library: 13795 70 Avenue, Surrey

Please call to register: 604-598-7406

Let’s Talk About Reconciliation is a series of dialogues associated with screening of films made by Indigenous directors and organized by public libraries across Canada. This three year project (2018-2021) was created in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission “Calls to Action” for advancing Reconciliation and is a partnership of several organizations including: The Canadian Commission for UNESCO, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), Library and Archives Canada (LAC), the Indigenous Matters Committee of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations, and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

The objective of the project is to encourage participation by Canadians who are not directly involved in the reconciliation process or who are not exposed to Indigenous history and culture. These cross-country dialogues also aim to strengthen relations between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities by creating a space where the two communities can interact with each other in a spirit of openness and mutual discovery.

Public libraries are safe spaces that are conducive to learning and discovery. The chosen films and following dialogue will help audiences discover the realities, history, and cultures of Indigenous Peoples as well as foster closer relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

About Surrey Libraries

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