Trent hosts screening of Indian Horse this Friday
Some scenes from acclaimed 2017 film were shot at The Mount
There will be a screening of the award-winning 2017 film Indian Horse, along with a panel discussion Friday at Enweying/ Gzowski College at Trent University, room 114.
The film, based on the bestselling novel by Richard Wagamese, tells the story of Saul Indian Horse, following him as a northern Ojibway child torn from his family, through his placement and survival at a residential school to becoming a star hockey player.
The film was partially shot in Peterborough at the Mount with local Indigenous youth from Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Scugog and Alderville First Nations as well as Elder Edna Manitowabi. Elder Shirley Williams was a consultant for the film.
This event is hosted by the Trent University School of Education, Indigenous Performance Studies program, and the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board.
The film is rated 14+.
Doors open at 4:45 p.m., a welcome and the viewing takes place beginning at 5:20 p.m., and the panel discussion is at 8 p.m.
Community Meal
Join the Seasoned Spoon Café and Nourish Project on Wednesday for a community meal and participatory photo project on guaranteed basic income. Nourish Project will give a presentation on the Basic Income movement, which supports a guaranteed basic minimum income for everyone. Throughout the evening there will be an opportunity to participate in the hands-on Basic Income Photo-booth project where you can document your own insights.
The meal will include fresh campus grown foods. Doors open at 5 p.m., the dinner and presentation begin at 5:30 p.m. It is open to everyone on a pay what you can basis.
The Seasoned Spoon is a nonprofit cooperative café located at 1770 West Bank Dr., Champlain College, Trent University (just north of the Great Hall). For further information email spoonvolunteers@gmail.com
Chilifest Warm up with a hot hearty bowl of chili at the annual Activity Haven Chilifest Friday at 11:30 a.m.
For just $7 you get to sample seven donated chilis served along with a dinner roll. After sampling, you get to vote for your favourite chili.
Reigning champion Brian Higgins and Peoples Choice Award winner Michelle Ayotte will be on hand to defend their titles. The new winners will be crowned.
Tickets are available at the office. Activity Haven is located at 180 Barnardo Ave. Call 705876-1670 for further information.
Naturalists
Peterborough Field Naturalists (PFN) have planned a birding day trip to the Niagara River Saturday to view the world’s greatest concentration of gulls. This area is designated an Important Birding Area due to the variety and number of gulls utilizing the river in late fall. More species can be observed here in a day than anywhere else in the world.
The trip will be led by Martin Parker and Matthew Tobey. Those attending will see thousands of gulls consisting of 10 or more species along with other waterbirds and southern specialties. Meet at Tim Hortons in the Canadian Tire/Sobeys parking lot, Lansdowne St. W. at 7 a.m. to carpool. A secondary gathering location is the Adam Beck Generating Station Lookout at Queenston, but if you are planning to meet the group there, please advise Parker at 705-745-4750 in advance. Bring a packed lunch, binoculars, telescope if you have one, and camera and dress suitable for the weather forecast for the Niagara area.
PFN meet at 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre. New members are always welcome. Visit peterboroughnature.org for further information.
Life After Stroke
Peterborough peer support group Meets Wednesday from 1 until 3 p.m. at Northminster United Church, 300 Sunset Blvd. Survivors and caregivers are welcome. The facility is wheelchair accessible but please arrive 15 minutes early for elevator access. Light refreshments will be provided.