APPI Edmonton World Town Planning Day Event - Two Films

The APPI Edmonton Events Committee and the City of Edmonton's Mind for Planning have organized a screening of two films selected intentionally to focus on Indigenous topics because of their importance and historical neglect in planning conversations.

'Colonization Road (2016)' - In towns throughout Ontario, there are startling reminders of the colonization of Indigenous territories and the displacement of First Nations people. Anishinaabe comedian and activist Ryan McMahon takes us to his hometown of Fort Frances and down its main drag, which is called Colonization Road. Similar streets have similar names in towns and cities across the province, direct reminders of the Public Lands Act of 1853 and its severe impact on First Nations, their treaties and their land in the name of “Canadian settlement.” McMahon explores the history of these roads, meets with settlers in solidarity and raises significant questions about “reconciliation” and what it means to “decolonize.” 

'God's Acre (2015)' - Frank lives alone on his family's ancestral Cree lands, but water levels are rising due to climate change, and evacuation seems more necessary every day. Lorne Cardinal is brilliant as a taciturn man wrestling with a decision: whether to abandon his home or adapt to his changing environment. This film is directed and produced by Kelton Stepanowich from Fort McMurray and is set in Fort Chipewyan.

This event is free however, preregistration is required. Click here for the poster.

The doors open at 6:30pm and expect to end at 8:30pm.

•             6:30pm - lobby activities
•             7:00-7:15pm  - welcome, intros and guest speakers
•             7:15pm - screening begins (2 movies)
•             8:20-8:30pm - screening ends

This event qualifies for 1.25 structured learning units.