Two Film Screenings: Silent Courage & The Life and Legacy of Gene Zwozdesky
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You are invited to a special screening featuring two films sharing Ukrainian stories and experiences in Edmonton.
Silent Courage: Ukrainians in Edmonton documents the experiences of war-displaced Ukrainian newcomers who have settled in Edmonton since 2022. Silent Courage shares the experiences of Deaf Ukrainians rebuilding their lives in Alberta, including adapting to a new country, learning English and American Sign Language, finding work, and building new connections.
The screening will also feature a film about Gene Zwozdesky, reflecting on his life, public service, and contributions to Alberta’s Ukrainian community. The original planning correspondence confirms that the Nov. 8 event was intended to show both Silent Courage and the new Gene Zwozdesky documentary. edmontondeaf.com Mail - Screeni…
📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
⏰ 12 PM to 4 PM
📍 Edmonton Association of the Deaf Community Centre
11404 142 Street, Edmonton, AB
FREE | Adults Only | Maximum 100 attendees | No children
Following the screenings, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from people involved with the films. A short questionnaire will also be available to gather audience feedback.
RSVP
Register by emailing Crystal Jones, Vice President, at [email protected], by contacting Roman Kharchuk or Olha Reva Skliar, or by signing up online.
One registration per person. Friends attending with you must register separately.
🗓️ Registration deadline: November 5, 2026
Silent Courage: Ukrainians in Edmonton documents the experiences of war-displaced Ukrainian newcomers who have settled in Edmonton since 2022. Silent Courage shares the experiences of Deaf Ukrainians rebuilding their lives in Alberta, including adapting to a new country, learning English and American Sign Language, finding work, and building new connections.
The screening will also feature a film about Gene Zwozdesky, reflecting on his life, public service, and contributions to Alberta’s Ukrainian community. The original planning correspondence confirms that the Nov. 8 event was intended to show both Silent Courage and the new Gene Zwozdesky documentary. edmontondeaf.com Mail - Screeni…
📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
⏰ 12 PM to 4 PM
📍 Edmonton Association of the Deaf Community Centre
11404 142 Street, Edmonton, AB
FREE | Adults Only | Maximum 100 attendees | No children
Following the screenings, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from people involved with the films. A short questionnaire will also be available to gather audience feedback.
RSVP
Register by emailing Crystal Jones, Vice President, at [email protected], by contacting Roman Kharchuk or Olha Reva Skliar, or by signing up online.
One registration per person. Friends attending with you must register separately.
🗓️ Registration deadline: November 5, 2026
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11404 142nd Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Alberta T5M 1V1
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Host or PublisherEdmonton Association of the Deaf
