Through Our Eyes: Community Short Film Screening & Panel

Schedule

Sat Dec 06 2025 at 02:30 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

235 Montréal Rd | Ottawa, ON

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Join us for "Through Our Eyes: Community Short Film Screening & Panel," an inspiring afternoon where newcomer and refugee youth from Ottawa.
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Join us for "Through Our Eyes: Community Short Film Screening & Panel," an inspiring afternoon where newcomer and refugee youth from Ottawa share their stories through powerful short films. These films explore the real challenges and hopes of settling in a new city, and are designed to spark conversations with policymakers, community leaders, and the public.

After the screenings, stay for a lively panel discussion and Q&A on integration, barriers, and solutions. Enjoy free food, refreshments, and a community celebration of newcomer talent, resilience, and creativity.

About the Project:
"Through Our Eyes" is a youth-led photovoice and storytelling project supported by Visionary Voices. Over a series of weekly workshops, participants ages 15–30 learned photography and filmmaking, connected with peers, and created visual stories drawn from their lived experiences. All equipment and training were provided, and sessions were open to total newcomers, no experience necessary.

Interested in joining future workshops?
If you're a refugee claimant or newcomer curious about photography, videography, and telling your story, email us at [email protected] and we’ll connect you to a program near you!

This project is made possible with support from the CIIRC Community Grant.

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, December 6th, 2025
  • Time: 2:30–5:00 PM
  • Venue: 235 Montréal Rd, Vanier, ON K1L 5P8
  • Admission: Free (Food & Refreshments included)

Accessibility:
We are committed to hosting an inclusive and accessible event for all participants. For accessibility requests or dietary needs, please contact [email protected]


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Participez à « À travers nos yeux : Projection communautaire de courts métrages et panel », un après-midi inspirant où des jeunes réfugiés et nouveaux arrivants d’Ottawa partageront leurs histoires à travers de puissants courts métrages. Ces films explorent les réalités et les espoirs de l’intégration dans une nouvelle ville, et visent à susciter le dialogue avec les décideurs, les leaders communautaires, et le grand public.

Après la projection, restez pour une discussion animée et une séance de questions-réponses sur l’intégration, les défis et les solutions. Profitez de plats, de rafraîchissements gratuits, et d’une célébration communautaire mettant en valeur le talent, la résilience et la créativité des jeunes.

À propos du projet :
« À travers nos yeux » est un projet de photovoix et de narration dirigé par des jeunes, animé par Visionary Voices. Grâce à des ateliers hebdomadaires, les participant·e·s de 15 à 30 ans ont appris la photographie et la vidéo, se sont rencontrés, et ont créé des histoires visuelles tirées de leur expérience. Tout l’équipement et la formation ont été fournis, et les ateliers étaient ouverts à tous, aucune expérience requise.

Intéressé·e à participer à de futurs ateliers ?
Si vous êtes un·e réfugié·e ou nouvel arrivant·e et souhaitez découvrir la photo, la vidéo ou raconter votre histoire, écrivez-nous à [email protected] et nous vous mettrons en contact avec un atelier près de chez vous.

Ce projet est rendu possible grâce au soutien de la Subvention communautaire CIIRC.

Détails de l’événement :

  • Date : Samedi, December 6th, 2025
  • Heure : 14h30 à 17h00
  • Lieu : 235 Montréal Rd, Vanier, ON K1L 5P8
  • Entrée : Gratuite (repas et rafraîchissements compris)

Accessibilité :
Nous nous engageons à accueillir un événement inclusif et accessible à tous. Pour toute demande d’accessibilité ou besoin alimentaire, veuillez nous contacter à [email protected]

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