Hearts of Freedom Exhibition and Film Screening | Oct 26

[Arts Communications]

United College and the Balsillie School of International Affairs are proud to host Hearts of Freedom: Stories of Southeast Asian Refugees on Saturday, October 26 from 10AM-3PM at the Balsillie campus.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Opening of Exhibition Program and Tour
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Film Screening and Q/A
Explore the exhibit, hear inspiring speakers, enjoy delicious food, and stay for the screening of Passage to Freedom, a 50-minute documentary featuring the powerful oral histories of Southeast Asian refugees that made the dangerous journeys from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam to Canada.
About the exhibit: Hearts of Freedom – Stories of Southeast Asian Refugees
This exhibition focuses on the incredible stories of Southeast Asian refugees from Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The impact of the Vietnam War, the Lao Secret War, and the Cambodian Genocide forced millions to flee their homelands and to seek safety in other countries. These courageous refugees risked their lives, journeyed to different host countries, and travelled thousands of miles to Canada. The exhibition tells the stories of these survivors, in their own words and through their unique perspectives, adding to the fabric of the Canadian history of immigration.

About the film: Passage to Freedom
The film features powerful oral histories of Southeast Asian refugees that made the dangerous journeys from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam to Canada. The film effectively weaves archival clips of news stories, wartime footage, and interviews with former refugees and Canadian immigration officials. The Canadian response to the refugee crisis was recognized internationally with the UNHCR Nansen Medal in 1986. The 50-minute film delves into the journey of the refugees’ integration into the fabric of Canadian life and highlights the contributions of this first generation and their descendants.
Learn more and register to join the exhibit, screening, or full day.<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hearts-of-freedom-exhibition-and-film-screening-tickets-1025036510797>

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://artsservices.uwaterloo.ca/pipermail/artsannounce/attachments/20241022/ff3d0729/attachment.htm>