News Release – April 8, 2013
The Gold Bracelet Film Tour Raises Awareness of Racism and Discrimination
April 9-13
The Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan (MCoS) and Regina Immigrant Women Centre
(RIWC), along with many local organizations, are partnering to show a film, The Gold Bracelet,
in communities large and small across Saskatchewan in honour of March 21st: the International
Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Film tour poster attached.
March 21 is designated by the United Nations (UN) as the International Day for the Elimination
of Racial Discrimination. It’s a day observed all around the world to focus attention on the
problems of racism and the need to promote racial harmony.
The UN made this designation in 1966 to mark a tragic event that took place on March 21,
1960 in Sharpeville, South Africa when 69 peaceful demonstrators were killed during a protest
against apartheid. Canada was one of the first countries to support the UN initiative and
publicized national campaigns against racial discrimination from 1989 to 2011.
The Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan (MCoS) is coordinating a provincial campaign with
support from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, SaskCulture and
Citizenship and Immigration Canada. MCoS members and all schools have received a package
with March 21 posters and stickers. Many Saskatchewan organizations continue to recognize
March 21 and use it as a springboard for the year-long work to recognize and reject racism.
The Gold Bracelet is a tender hearted story of a young immigrant family and its peaceful
existence until the September 11, 2001 attacks shatter their world and force them to face harsh
realities in America. It explores immigration and generational issues. This film allows us to rise
above our differences.
“We are very excited to partner with Regina Immigrant Women Centre and many local
organizations to enable a tour of the film The Gold Bracelet and its award-winning director Kavi
Raz,” says Rhonda Rosenberg, Executive Director of MCoS. “Each showing will include
opportunities for discussion following the film. We hope that community members will build
relationships that are the foundation to respectful and welcoming communities.”
The film has already shown in Prince Albert at John M. Cuelenaere Public Library, as well as
Saskatchewan Penitentiary and Riverbend Institution and in Regina at the MacKenzie Art
Gallery where audiences engaged in discussions following the film.
This week’s screenings will feature conversation with Kavi Raz, Award winning director and
actor from Los Angeles CA. Join him at:
Saskatoon April 9 Roxy Theatre, 7:00 pm, co-hosted by Multi-Faith Saskatchewan and MultiFaith Saskatoon
Humboldt April 9 Reel Attraction Cinema & Video, 10:00 am, co-hosted by Humboldt
Regional Newcomer Centre & Carlton Trail Regional College
Yorkton April 10 Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre, 49 Smith St. E, 7:00 pm, co-hosted by
Yorkton Film Festival, Yorkton Multicultural Council, City of Yorkton
Moose Jaw April 11 Moose Jaw Public Library (Art Museum Theatre) 461 Langdon Crescent,
6:00 pm, co-hosted by Moose Jaw Multicultural Council, Saskatchewan Festival of Words
Regina April 12 University of Regina Language Institute Theatre (LI 215), 6:00 pm, co-hosted
by Regina Multifaith Forum, Multi-Faith Saskatchewan, Regina Sikh Society, Language Institute
and Religious Studies (U of Regina)
Weyburn April 13 Weyburn Public Library, 2:00 pm, co-hosted by Weyburn Public Library
and Weyburn & District Multicultural Council
Estevan April 13 Orpheum Theatre, 1235 4th Street, 2:00 pm, co-hosted by Southeast
Newcomer Services and Energy City Film Circuit
Neelu Sachdev, Executive Director of Regina Immigrant Women Centre, says “We are looking
forward to many inspiring conversations! With our variety of partners and outreach, we hope
to attract people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We hope to see
community connections grow as people engage with the film and each other.”
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For more information, contact:
Rhonda Rosenberg
Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan
Regina
Phone: 306-721-6267
Email: exec@mcos.ca
Neelu Sachdev
Regina Immigrant Women Centre
2248 Lorne Street
Regina
Phone: 306-581-0308
Email: neelu@reginaiwc.ca