Remembrance Day Film – Story Pole: Indigenous Veterans and the Tallest Pole in the World
Remembrance Day Film – Story Pole: Indigenous Veterans and the Tallest Pole in the World
Remembrance Day Film – Story Pole: Indigenous Veterans and the Tallest Pole in the World
When: Wednesday, November 11 at 2 pm
Where: BVU Commons
Guided by First Nations Elders, the film, ‘Story Pole: Indigenous Veterans and the Tallest Pole in the World’ explores the story of Indigenous Veterans and how they are remembered today. This film begins with the story pole carved by Mungo Martin, Henry Hunt, and David Martin, raised in 1956 at MEE-qan (Beacon Hill Park). The mystery surrounding the war memorial plaque dedicated to Indigenous Veterans, found at the base of the pole, serves as a gateway to a powerful story of truth and reconciliation.
On this Remembrance day, we gather to learn and remember the inequities in the way indigenous veterans who served our country were treated differently when they returned and subjected to Remembrance Day Film – Honour our Indigenous Veterans ongoing racism. This is a part of BVU’s ongoing commitment to the 95 Calls of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
The film is 45 mins in length and will be followed by discussion. Beverages will be provided.
