Join us for an evening dedicated to sharing the powerful stories of Southeast Asian refugees from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam who fled the Vietnam War, the Lao Secret War, and the Cambodian Genocide to find safety in Canada. This event will feature a screening of the documentary "Passage to Freedom" and exhibit Hearts of Freedom.
Saturday, November 09
7:00 - 9:30PM EST
Brock University - Pond Inlet
1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way
St. Catharines ON L2S 3A1
Canada
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Finding freedom in Canada
Our evening together will feature the screening of the documentary "Passage to Freedom," which captures the perilous journeys of these refugees through oral histories, archival footage, and interviews with former refugees and Canadian immigration officials. From 1975 to 1985, Canada resettled over 100,000 Southeast Asian refugees, earning international recognition with the UNHCR Nansen Medal in 1986. The film explores their integration into Canadian society and the enduring contributions of this first generation and their descendants.
Following the screening, engage in a panel discussion with the filmmaker, researchers and some of the interviewees from the documentary.
End the evening by visiting the Hearts of Freedom – Stories of Southeast Asian Refugees exhibition, and enjoy a catered reception provided by Aramark.
The exhibit is created and curated by Dr. Stephanie Phetsamay Stobbe.
There is no cost to attend, but space is limited. Please let us know you're planning to attend by filling out the form below so that we can plan accordingly.
The screening and exhibit will take place in the beautiful setting of Pond Inlet at Brock University. Free parking is available in parking lot 1.
Put on in partnership with the organizations below.
