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Adaawk film screening & panel
January 27th, 2024
3 - 5 PM
@ Tilicum Twin Theatres
By donation / open to all
* limited space
film screening • community event • discussion • identity • fundraiser • missing & murdered indigenous women
About this activity
Join us for a meaningful evening as we screen the powerful movie "Adaawk" to support the Tears to Hope Society—a cause dedicated to raising awareness about the alarming disappearances of Aboriginal women along the Highway of Tears since 1969. The film sheds light on their stories, creating a platform to honor and remember those who have gone missing.
Following the screening, engage in a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring artists and activists committed to advocating for justice and change.
Your attendance and support will contribute to raising awareness and addressing the urgent issues surrounding the Highway of Tears. Let's unite and stand in solidarity with the Tears to Hope Society on a mission to make a difference.
About Adaawk
"A-Dow-ick" (Oral history) This moving documentary gives a glimpse into the lives of loved ones that are missing and murdered along the infamous Highway of Tears. Family members courageously share their stories, all while dealing with grief and loss, and what the raising of "Grandmother" Commemortion Memorial & Healing pole, means to them.
"Directed, produced, and told by family members along the Highway of Tears, this film is beautifully shot, reverent, and uplifting, showing us the raising of the commemoration healing totem pole in Kitsumkalum, Tsimshian Territory."
- ImagineNATIVE
About the panelists
About the panelists
/ Lorna Brown, Adaawk Director / Producer
Lorna Brown (Wetʹsuwetʹen) is a first-time filmmaker. She brings a sense of empathy and compassion to her first film, Adaawk.
Lorna's niece Tamara Chipman went missing Sept 21/2005 that set her whole family on a journey to raise awareness to MMIWG&MB.
/ about Wanda Good, Adaawk Producer
Wanda is long time advocate for over 25 years since her cousins Alberta Williams was murdered and Lana Derrick went missing along the infamous Highway of Tears.
Wanda works tirelessly to raise awareness of MMIWG in Northern BC.
/ About Gladys Radek, activist
Recognized as one of Canada's top ten activists with 'champions for change' already 10 years ago, Gladys continues to work tenaciously, pursuing justice and positive change for MMIWG across Canada, and especially in her home of Northwestern BC.
Proudly Gitxsan Wet'sewet'en, Gladys has crossed the colonially named Canada 7 times advocating for MMIWG justice, accountability, and change.
/ Tears to Hope Society
The Tears to Hope Society is an Indigenous-led organization. Our primary focus is to support the families of Missing and Murdered loved ones. We do this by honouring and remembering their lives while providing families with a safe, healing space.
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