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The Forgotten Warriors/Awan’ta’sualte’wk Sma’knisk: Film and Panel Discussion

Monday, Nov. 25, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

IIC-2001, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation

The Forgotten Warriors” is the unbelievable true story of the courageous last stand by Mi’kmaq activists from Conne River, NL. In 1983, a group of 9 individuals risked their lives by beginning a hunger strike in a desperate plea to government to release funds owed to them.  It was an act of courage and determination fuelled by a hunger for justice – justice for their families, for those who came before them, and for those who would come behind. Director Noel Joe narrates this compelling documentary and recounts the tale with first-hand commentary from the hunger strikers, those who assisted their efforts in 1983, as well as family members.

The film will be followed by a discussion panel with Traditional Chief Mi’sel Joe, Noel Joe and others. Sponsored by RFNL at the Faculty of Education.

Presented by Relationships First N.L.; Faculty of Education

Event Listing 2024-11-25 19:30:00 2024-11-25 21:30:00 America/St_Johns The Forgotten Warriors/Awan’ta’sualte’wk Sma’knisk: Film and Panel Discussion The Forgotten Warriors” is the unbelievable true story of the courageous last stand by Mi’kmaq activists from Conne River, NL. In 1983, a group of 9 individuals risked their lives by beginning a hunger strike in a desperate plea to government to release funds owed to them.  It was an act of courage and determination fuelled by a hunger for justice – justice for their families, for those who came before them, and for those who would come behind. Director Noel Joe narrates this compelling documentary and recounts the tale with first-hand commentary from the hunger strikers, those who assisted their efforts in 1983, as well as family members. The film will be followed by a discussion panel with Traditional Chief Mi’sel Joe, Noel Joe and others. Sponsored by RFNL at the Faculty of Education. IIC-2001, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation Relationships First N.L.; Faculty of Education