[BCMA] Media Release: Fresh Insightful Cinematic Perspectives

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Fresh Insightful Cinematic Perspectives
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Image of Gayle Liman and Elizabeth Lindley

A premier screening of a new film, "More Stories from Westbank First 
Nation Women" will be held at the Mary Irwin Theatre at the Rotary 
Centre for the Arts on Saturday October 24 at 7pm. This documentary film 
runs 28 minutes and is appropriate for viewers of all ages.

Locally produced by award winning media artist Rick Sagayadan, the film 
has been integrated into an educational resource which has been 
nominated for an award of merit through the BC Museums Association. The 
film follows four generations of women from the same family.

The film focuses primarily on the late Elizabeth Lindley and her 
daughter Roxanne; both of whom carry the wisdom of traditional and 
cultural practices as well as Indigenous plants and medicines.  
Elizabeth passed on shortly after the film was made.  "She rarely gave 
interviews and when she saw the film, she loved it! She watched it 
several times and it brought tears to her eyes" said Westbank First 
Nation Cultural Researcher, Gayle Liman.

The film celebrates the strength and fortitude of First Nation women, 
many of whom have faced the challenges of raising families while trying 
to make a living under extreme circumstances. The women's joy and sense 
of humour make this a very special story. What we learn from this film 
is that regardless of what has happened, Aboriginal women have held on 
to their culture, while maintaining a sense of dignity.

This film gives voice to an underrepresented demographic in Canada and 
British Columbia and as such creates a unique opportunity to experience 
lived stories that all too often go unheard. It speaks to the fact that 
Indigenous women are vital to maintaining cultural and traditional 
practices within their communities.

"I believe that we are coming into a time when the voice of women will 
cross cultures, transcend stereotypes and collaboratively express 
renewed and holistic views of creativity, sustainability and peace" says 
Liman.

All members of the public are welcomed to attend this free film 
presentation which will be followed by Aboriginal food and drinks served 
downstairs at the Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art. The screening 
is a co presentation of the Westbank First Nation and the Alternator. 
For more information please contact the Alternator at: 250-868-2298.



Jennifer Pickering
Director


Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art
#103-421 Cawston Ave.
Kelowna, BC
V1Y 6Z1
250-868-2298

www.alternatorgallery.com
info at alternatorgallery.com

Celebrating 20 years of living on the edge!

The Alternator is an artist-run centre and a non-profit charitable 
society with a mandate to support the development of innovative and 
experimental contemporary artwork by emerging and mid-career artists.

*October Events
*Tuesday October 20 @7pm: Opening reception for new exhibitions by Jason 
Baerg and the Indigital Crew
Saturday October 24 @7pm: Premier film screening of More Stories from 
Westbank First Nation Women, Mary Irwin Theatre
Saturday October 31 @ 8:30pm: Halloween costume party, Black Box Theatre 
1375 Water St*

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