We are hosting a movie night in honour of International Women's Day and will be screening two documentaries made by women, about women:
Ohero:kon - Under the Husk follows two Mohawk girls on their journey to become Mohawk women and is a personal story of a traditional practice challenging young girls spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically, shaping the women they become. Watch the trailer here.
Ovarian Psycos is about a fierce and unapologetic group of young women of color who confront injustice, build community, and redefine identity through a raucous, irreverently named bicycle crew: The Ovarian Psycos Cycle Brigade. Watch the trailer here. (Trigger warning: this film contains references to sexual abuse and rape.)
Reserve your spot here.
This event is free, but we will be accepting donations for the Support Network for Indigenous Women & Women of Colour, so please consider bringing some cash with you.
** Please avoid wearing perfume, cologne or other scented products. **
Accessibility details: The workshop will take place at theDock, which is on the 3rd floor of 722 Cormorant Street. Access to the 3rd floor is by elevator and theDock has even floor throughout and a wheelchair accessible washroom, which is also gender-inclusive. There will be a variety of seating options, including folding chairs and space on the floor. There is free on-street parking available on Cormorant Street after 6 pm, directly in front of the building. If you have questions about accessibility at the event, please email engage@victoriadra.ca.
We encourage those who are able to walk, cycle or take public transit to the event. Bus tickets will be available for those who face financial barriers to attending. The closest bus stops are on the west side of Douglas at Cormorant, on the east side of Douglas just south of Pandora, and on the north side of Pandora just west of Blanshard.
