The Grizzlies

Welcome to a screening of the movie The Grizzlies and a discussion on Mental health in Northern communities.

About the movie:

The Grizzlies is based on the inspiring true story of the youth of Kugluktuk, Nunavut (Canada) - who were transformed by the power of sport, family, tradition, and community, and in turn, transformed their town with the highest suicide rate in all of North America into a model of hope and youth-led resilience.

Program:

16:45 – Welcoming fika
17:15 – Introduction remarks
17:20 – Screening of The Grizzlies
19:05 – Panel discussion:

• Miranda de Pencier, Director/Producer of The Grizzlies
• Anna Lembe and Emerald MacDonald, Inuit cast members
• Petter Stoor, Sámi Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Mental Health and Substance Abuse
• Margret Fjällström, Sami reindeer herder
• Moderator: Lena Maria Nilsson, Co-Director, Vaartoe

20:00 – End of the event

Free event, but limited seats avalible. Register before November 6.

The evening is a collaboration between the Embassy of Canada to Sweden, Arcum, Vaartoe and Västerbottens museum.