VIFC: Finding Dawn documentary screening & discussion March 11, 2007

DOXA is proud to present a screening of Finding Dawn, acclaimed Métis filmmaker Christine Welsh’s powerful journey into the dark heart of Native women’s experience in Canada. Welsh travels from Vancouver’s downtown eastside to northern BC’s ‘Highway of Tears’ and beyond, putting a human face to this national tragedy. Along the road to honour those who have passed, Welsh uncovers reason for hope in the work of activists and communities who have come together to demand change.

Filmmaker Christine Welsh will be in attendance and will take part in a post film discussion featuring Aboriginal feminist Fay Blaney, writer and professor Dara Culhane (moderator), community activist Marlene George and journalism professor and media analyst Mary Lynn Young.

Join us on March 11th, 3pm, at the Vancouver International Film Centre (1181 Seymour St, at Davie) for this screening and discussion. Tickets $10, available at www.ticketstonight.ca or 604.646.3200.

This screening is sponsored by Status of Women Canada in collaboration with the National Film Board of Canada and UBC Museum of Anthropology. Partial proceeds will go toward a Lasting Memorial for women missing and murdered in Vancouver.

Official Website: http://www.doxafestival.ca/