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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20231129
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URL:https://events.nfb.ca/events/westmount-public-library/
SUMMARY:Westmount Public Library
DESCRIPTION:As part of THE NFB IN LIBRARIES\, the Westmount Public Librarie
 s is offering a free screening of:\n\nOur People Will Be Healed (Alanis Ob
 omsawin | 2017 | 97 min)\n\nAlanis Obomsawin’s 50th film\, reveals how 
 a Cree community in Manitoba has been enriched through the power of educat
 ion. The Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre in Norway Ho
 use\, north of Winnipeg\, receives a level of funding that few other Indig
 enous institutions enjoy. Its teachers help their students to develop thei
 r abilities and their sense of pride. In addition to teaching academic sub
 jects\, the school reconnects students with their ancestral culture.\n\nTh
 e fifth film in a cycle that began with The People of the Kattawapiskak R
 iver\, Our People Will Be Healed adopts an optimistic tone without denyi
 ng a dark past. It bears witness to the tragedies that have befallen the P
 lains Cree\, such as being confined to reserves\, forbidden to practise an
 y cultural ceremonies\, including the Sun Dance\, and sent off to resident
 ial schools. But first and foremost\, the film conveys a message of hope: 
 that in an appropriate school environment\, one that incorporates their pe
 ople’s history\, language and culture\, Indigenous youth can realize the
 ir dreams.\n\n-----\n\nSpecial guest: director Alanis Obomsawin\, will be 
 in attendance for post-screening talk.\n\nPlease visit organiser's website
  for more info : https://westlib.org/iguana/www.main.cls
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CATEGORIES:Free Event,NFB IN LIBRARIES,Screenings
LOCATION:Westmount Public Library\, 4574 Sherbrooke Street Ouest\, Westmoun
 t\, Quebec\, Canada
GEO:45.4811466;-73.5990534
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 c Library:geo:45.4811466,-73.5990534
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