As part of its programming to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Trout Lake Community Centre is offering two free public screenings of:

We Were Children  (Tim Wolochatiuk| 2012 | 1 h 22 min) 

In this feature film, the profound impact of the Canadian government’s residential school system is conveyed through the eyes of two children who were forced to face hardships beyond their years. As young children, Lyna and Glen were taken from their homes and placed in church-run boarding schools, where they suffered years of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, the effects of which persist in their adult lives. We Were Children gives voice to a national tragedy and demonstrates the incredible resilience of the human spirit.

Warning: this film contains disturbing content and is recommended for audiences 16 years of age and older. Parental discretion, and/or watching this film within a group setting, is strongly advised. If you need counselling support, please contact Health Canada.

Screenings will take place from 10:30am-12pm & 3pm-4:30pm PST

For more info, please visit the organizer’s website here.