Soop on Wheels A Film by Sandy Greer

Name: Soop on Wheels A Film by Sandy Greer
Start: 2024-11-27T15:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-27T17:30:00-05:00
Location: Burke Science Building

Schedule

Wed Nov 27 2024 at 03:30 pm to 05:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Burke Science Building | Hamilton, ON

November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. Soop on Wheels highlights Indigenous cartoonist Everette Soop who lived with a disability
About this Event

Date: November 27th, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Location: Burke Science Building, Room 119 (BSB 119)

In celebration of November’s National Indigenous Disabilities Awareness Month and International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd, we invite you to a screening of Soop on Wheels, directed by Sandy Greer. This documentary chronicles the life of Everett Soop, a talented cartoonist who shares his experience as an Indigenous person with a disability. Through his art and storytelling, Everett offers a unique perspective on resilience, creativity, and the power of humor in overcoming barriers.

Cost: Free

Accessibility: BSB 119 is accessible by elevator and exterior ramp. Captions will be provided during the film, ASL will be provided during the discussion, image descriptions will be provided at the start of the film, assisted listening devices are provided, and other disability-related accommodations can be provided upon request.

Following the screening, join us for a panel discussion featuring individuals with lived experiences, and experts in indigeneity and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility!