Every Friday, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will share a film recommendation that will support students, staff and faculty in enhancing their understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Students, staff and faculty can access all films featured for free through the NC Libraries and Learning Centres.
This week’s feature film is Remember Africville.
Africville, a small black settlement, lay within the city limits of Halifax, Nova Scotia. In the 1960s, the families who lived there were uprooted and their homes demolished in the name of urban renewal and integration. Now, more than twenty years later, the site of the community of Africville is a stark, under-utilized park. Former residents, their descendants and some of the decision-makers, speak out and, with the help of archival photographs and films, tell the story of that painful relocation.
Sensitive Content Warning: This film has content that may be sensitive for some viewers. Viewer discretion advised. Please take care of yourself when watching the film.
The following resources are available to Niagara College employees and students:
Employees
Full-service EFAP
- EFAP services are offered by Homewood Health
- Employees and their family members can call 1-800-663-1142 or visit Homeweb.ca with login code NC4321
Students
After viewing the film, we encourage you to reflect on the following questions:
- What insights will you be taking away from the film?
- What will you say or do differently as a result of watching the film?
- How can you apply what you’ve learned to your time here at NC and in your community?
- What would you like to learn more about as a result of watching the film?
If you experience any challenges accessing the films, please reach out to the Libraries and Learning Centres at [email protected].
If you have any questions about Film Feature Friday, please contact Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at [email protected].