{"id":197468,"date":"2019-01-13T00:09:15","date_gmt":"2019-01-13T05:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=197468"},"modified":"2019-01-13T00:10:25","modified_gmt":"2019-01-13T05:10:25","slug":"lets-talk-about-reconciliation-indigenous-film-series-at-surrey-libraries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2019\/01\/13\/lets-talk-about-reconciliation-indigenous-film-series-at-surrey-libraries\/","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s Talk about Reconciliation – Indigenous Film Series at Surrey Libraries"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We invite you to join us to watch these Indigenous-created films, followed by community dialogue and light refreshments. (Supplied Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Surrey, BC –\u00a0Surrey Libraries is excited to present two films:\u00a0\u201cForgotten Warriors\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0\u201cHow the Fiddle Flows\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0in partnership with Surrey Urban Indigenous Leadership Committee, Surrey Schools, and Nova M\u00e9tis. We invite you to join us to watch these Indigenous-created films, followed by community dialogue and light refreshments.<\/p>\n

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\u201cForgotten Warriors\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0introduces 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.<\/p>\n

Thursday January 24, 2019, 6-8 pm<\/p>\n

City Centre Library: 10350 University Drive, Surrey, Room 418<\/p>\n

Please call to register: 604-598-7426<\/p>\n

\u201cHow the Fiddle Flows\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0reveals how a distinctive\u00a0M\u00e9tis identity and culture were shaped over time. The movie features some of Canada’s best known M\u00e9tis fiddlers and step dancers.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 6-8 pm,<\/p>\n

Newton Library: 13795 70 Avenue, Surrey<\/p>\n

Please call to register: 604-598-7406<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Let\u2019s Talk About Reconciliation<\/strong>\u00a0is 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 \u201cCalls to Action\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

The objective of the project is\u00a0to 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.<\/p>\n

Public libraries are safe spaces\u00a0that 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.<\/p>\n

About Surrey Libraries<\/strong><\/p>\n

Surrey Libraries is a valued community institution and one of the most-used community services in Surrey. The library welcomes around 2.5 million visits to our 9 branches each year, with an additional 2 million plus visits to our online resources. Surrey Libraries runs hundreds of programs and services for children, youth, and adults to support their diverse learning needs. Serving the community since 1983, Surrey Libraries strives to be a leader in supporting creativity, connectivity, literacy, and lifelong learning. Find out more about Surrey Libraries and our diverse programming at\u00a0surreylibraries.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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