1700-19, 45 minutes, 2011 This is a proactive presentation by trauma and addiction treatment expert, Gabor Maté, M.D. While working for 2 decades on Vancouver’s downtown East side, Gabor saw how the purely medical model of addiction theory fails to take into account the effects of trauma and the biopsy-psychosocial...
1700-17, 55 minutes, 2012 In Justice and Reconciliation, Dr. Joe Solanto invites to examine policies and practices which often result in social harm rather than an enhance cultural dialogue. He reminds us that acknowledging diversity in culture and circumstance in Canadian aboriginal communities is not enough; we must thoroughly examine...
1700-16, 16 minutes, 2006 Prison life is hard- but for most ex-convicts, life on the outside is tough too. This film follows paroled prisoners as they re-enter civilian life and face challenges both large and small. Request
1700-15, 42 minutes, 2003 This program illustrates the specific steps needed to transition from incarceration to a rewarding lie, and examines the many pitfalls that must be avoided along the way. Parolees discuss their successes and failures, while parole officers provide insights into why not all ex-offenders succeed. Request
1700-14, 14 minutes, 2010 Family Group Conferencing is a traditional process rooted in Aboriginal culture. This process is used worldwide by families involved in child protection services, giving families the opportunity to solve their own problems in an emotionally and spiritually supportive setting, framed in ceremony and guided by Elders....
1700-13, 15 minutes, 2011 The supreme court decision known as the “Gladue Decision” states that judges now have to take into account background and systemic factors when sentencing Aboriginal offenders. This film follows the story of a young Aboriginal man who has fallen afoul of the law. Request
1700-12, 13 minutes, 2010 This documentary-drama explores the complex issue of separation and divorce on reserve. Contains interviews with female elders about the roles and responsibilities that Aboriginal women had in the home. Request
1700-11, 40 minutes, 2007 This film is aimed at keeping kids of the penal system. It tackles the subjects of making choices and understanding consequences, while addressing the underlying hurt and anger that all at-risk youth experience. Request
1700-10, 51 minutes, 2004 The stories of three Aboriginal offenders unfold within the walls of a federal penitentiary as they struggle with issues of mercy and healing within a man-made institution designed to deter and punish. Request
1700-9, 70 minutes, 2003 Will Diane Charron ever be free? She began a life sentence behind bars in 1981 when she was entangled in a friend’s act of revenge and ended up stabbing a stranger to death. She had just turned 19. We follow the story of Diane’s life, from...
