Haida Gwaii: On The Edge Of The World
2015|74 min|Canada
Directed by Charles Wilkinson
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Doors open 6:30pm
Light supper, and a free glass of wine or fruit juice provided prior to the film screening.
The film will be followed by panel discussion on “Creating Resilient Community”.
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CLASSIFICATION:
This film has been exempt from classification and is restricted to persons aged 15 and over unless accompanied by an adult.
This hopeful story of the pristine Haida Gwaii, Canada’s world renowned archipelago shows how, with the co-operation between eco-activists, scientists, organic farmers and quirky islanders, the world-view of an ancient society can co-mingle with that of progressive newcomers – to create a sustainable world.
The story of Haida Gwaii is one of a place and a people who have experienced the ravages of unsustainable exploitation; they’ve fought back, reclaimed control of their lands, and have begun the process of rebuilding both their natural world and a sustainable modern community.
Emmy Award-winning director Charles Wilkinson (Oil Sands Karaoke, Peace Out) turns his camera on the unique community uniting to protect land and sea for the next generation.
The film features insights from former Haida Nation president Guujaaw, activist Se
Haida Gwaii is a powerful story that by its end will make viewers want to rise up and protect, not only one of the most beautiful and unique places on Earth, but their own natural back yards as well.
Haida Gwaii has won a number of key awards including winner of Best Canadian Feature at HotDocs 2015, North America’s largest documentary festival. It has played at festivals around the world and during its theatrical run has become one of the top grossing Canadian films per screen in all of Canada.
SPEAKERS
Speaking @ Haida Gwaii Scott Rathman is a South Australian artist whose Aboriginal past is represented in his work. He was born in South Australia’s Riverland region in 1974. He spent time living in the Riverland and also Port Augusta before settling in Adelaide’s northern suburbs. His family is a descendant of the Aranda people of Central Australia. The rich design of his art is intended as a tribute to his grandmother who was taken from her people as a child, with her memory recorded in his contemporary works. His curiosity to explore and understand his cultural background is the passion that drives him to look at new ways to combine the traditions of his heritage with designs of the present day. His works are unique, representing the past through contemporary creative design and expression. While continuing to work fulltime, Scott manages to bring Aboriginal art and culture to school students and the public through workshops and wherever the opportunity is provided. https://www.facebook.com/Rusted-Tin-Contemporary-Aboriginal-Arts-244960522252710/timeline 
Speaking @ Haida Gwaii Chris Sands is an award winning designer, marketer and branding expert. He created the Totally Locally concept & campaign in 2009 for his home region of Calderdale. It had such an economic impact on the area that he was asked by other towns to do it for them. So he decided to give it away for free in a step by step guide and kit. Since then it has grown dramatically. In July 2015 Chris was presented with an Honorary Doctorate from The University of Staffordshire for his work with the free Totally Locally initiative. In 2013 Chris, and business partner Nigel Goddard, created the Valley of Lights event to create economic vibrancy after tremendous flooding hit the Upper Calder Valley twice in 3 months. Valley of Lights brought 12,000 people onto the street to celebrate their community. A Totally Locally Shop kit was given to every business in the area. Many shops reported their best ever Christmas (after the floods had devastated many businesses). Valley of Lights went on to win the Association of Public Service Excellence Award for best community and neighbourhood initiative in the UK. It also created £1.5 million in PR for the region. Chris has spoken at conferences and run workshops on engaging communities, branding, place making, town regeneration and sense of place across the UK and in Australia and New Zealand. He was awarded the Inspire award for Inspirational people of Calderdale in 2014.
Speaking @ Haida Gwaii Lucy is passionate about all things sustainability focused, including social sustainability and behaviour change for sustainable actions. She grew up in country South Australia with a strong love for the environment. She has worked on projects to build resilience in many different communities professionally and personally. Her current role with the South Australian Government is an initiative to make the City of Adelaide, the world’s first carbon neutral city. In her spare time Lucy is a committee member for Adelaide Sustainability Drinks, a bi-monthly sustainability networking opportunity and an ambassador for 1 Million Women a movement of strong, inspirational women and girls acting on climate and a volunteer for disaster response charity ShelterBox. Lucy’s Master of Sustainability thesis explored the role of community group membership to sustainable behaviour change in remote South Australia.
