Celebrating Black History Month through Film
Date: Feb 22
2:00 pm
- 3:30 pm
Where: Theatre
FILM
Celebrate Black History Month with an inspiring afternoon of film that amplifies Black voices and experiences. Join us for a screening of the National Film Board of Canada’s documentary:
John Ware Reclaimed
2020 | 1h 12m
John Ware Reclaimed follows filmmaker Cheryl Foggo on her quest to re-examine the mythology surrounding John Ware, the Black cowboy who settled in Alberta, Canada, before the turn of the 20th century. Foggo’s research uncovers who this iconic figure might have been, and what his legacy means in terms of anti-Black racism, both past and present.
Please note: This film contains explicit language. Viewer discretion is advised.
This event is presented by Memorial University’s Office of the Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism, in collaboration with the National Film Board of Canada and in partnership with The Rooms.
This is a free event but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
Events & Programs
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours residential school survivors, their families, and the children who never made it home.
To mark this day, we are open with FREE admission on Tuesday, September 30 from 12 - 5 pm.
We are observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation from Friday, September 26 to Friday, October 3 and making space all week in the Atrium on Level 3 for members of the community to participate in a reflective family activity.
Come and make an orange paper flower to add to the flowers of remembrance display.
Visit In Their Own Words: Newfoundland and Labrador Residential Schools. Organized by Them Days magazine, this multimedia traveling exhibition shares lived experiences of Residential School Survivors in Newfoundland and Labrador. Each testimonial was gathered as part of a healing and commemoration project which took place between 2017-2019, a commitment made as part of the Newfoundland and Labrador Residential Schools Settlement Agreement.
The exhibition includes photographs, audio and video footage, as well as background information related to the Residential Schools of this province. The history of Residential Schools is a topic that may cause or trigger trauma.
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Health supports are available here:
Health Supports – Truth and Reconciliation Week (nctr.ca)
Hope for Wellness Helpline (sac-isc.gc.ca)
Mental health supports available
Former residential school students can call 1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and information on other health supports from the Government of Canada.
Indigenous peoples across Canada can also go to The Hope for Wellness Help Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for counselling and crisis intervention.
Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat (Please use Google Chrome).
If you are not able to attend in person, you can learn more about The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation at:
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Canada.ca
Truth and Reconciliation Week – Taking Truth to Action (nctr.ca)
What is Orange Shirt Day / National Day for Truth & Reconciliation? | First Light (firstlightnl.ca)