Location: The Alex Community Food Centre 4920 17 Avenue Southeast Calgary, AB T2A 0V4

Synopsis: The Braves Wear Braids (BWB) documentary looks at the spiritual meaning of braids, and the struggles faced by Indigenous youth to keep this important piece of the culture alive through interviews with Ethan Bear, elders, and other Indigenous men who speak to their own personal experiences with their braids.

Free meal with Bannock provided so be sure to register.

https://www.feralfawn.ca/braves-wear-braids

Ancestral Nations of Mohkinstsis

History and Culture Series # 2 - Film: “Braves Wear Braids”

Speaker: Kelly McGillis-Starlight is a matriarchal descendant of the Tsuut’ina Nation, language learner and past language revitalization teaching assistant, Mother, survivor and matriarch. She is a social worker in practice and an advocate for women and children.

Thursday June 8, 2023 - 6:00-8:30 PMA meal including bannock will be served. Alex Community Food Centre4920 17 Ave. S.E. (Transit available on 17 Ave)

Organized by We’re Together Ending Poverty (WTEP) and the Alex Community Food CentreFor more information contact: wtepyyc@gmail.com