Community Film Series to Feature Aboriginal Themes

March 20, 2006 (No. 19) - Several of Vancouver's Community Centres are hosting a free film series focusing on First Nations' history, stories, issues and art. The intent of the series is to encourage dialogue, build bridges, provide programming relevant to Aboriginal People and increase awareness of the aboriginal cultures in Vancouver.

Young and emerging filmmakers, as well as more established ones will be participating. Local people will be featured including Rhonda Larrabee from the National Film Board's A Tribe of One, depicting the journey Rhonda's family made as they discovered their true First Nations' cultural identity. Local filmmakers Terry Haines (Painted Positive) and Helen Haig-Brown (Tu-Suhudinh) will also be participating with their independent works.

This series is presented in partnership between the Vancouver Park Board, the National Film Board and independent artists. The dates and locations of the series are at the following participating Community Centres:

Date	Time	Location	Film
March 30	7-9 pm	West Point Grey Community Centre	Today is a Good Day…Remembering Chief Dan George
April 4	7-9 pm	Trout Lake Community Centre	A Tribe of One
April 7	1-3 pm	Roundhouse Community Centre	Today is a Good Day…Remembering Chief Dan George
April 12	11am-1pm	Killarney Community Centre	Hands of History
April 12	7-9 pm	Kensington Community Centre	Painted Positive, Tu Suhudinh, Pride
April 21	11 am-1pm	Renfrew Community Centre	O'Siem
April 21	7-9 pm	Renfrew Community Centre	Animated Shorts: Salmon People, Summer Legend, Owl & Raven
April 25	7-9 pm	Kerrisdale Community Centre	Urban Elder
April 26	7-9 pm	Strathcona Community Centre	Spirit of Annie Mae
April 27	7-9 pm	Douglas Park Community Centre	A Tribe of One
May 5	3-5 pm	Killarney Community Centre	Painted Positive, Tu Suhudinh, Pride
May 16	7-9 pm	West End Community Centre	Painted Positive, Tu Suhudinh, Pride
May 18	7:30-9:30 pm	Dunbar Community Centre	Deep Inside Clint Starr
May 25	7-9 pm	Britannia Community Centre	The Gift

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For information contact: Cease Wyss, First Nations Program Assistant, at 604-731-1861.

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 200 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.

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