Spruce River Folk Festival
SPRUCE RIVER FOLK FESTIVAL, August 12, 2017 featured in the film “Reserve 107: Reconciliation on the Prairies.”
It is difficult to remain on the public’s radar for a scattered group of Young Chippewayan descendants without legal status or government resources. Therefore the success of the film “Reserve 107: Reconciliation on the Prairies” (www.reserve107.ca) over the last year has given a welcome boost to the awareness of the story of the Young Chippewayan.
The film was shot in the summer of 2015 at Laird and at the Spruce River Folk Festival. It tells the story of overcoming the fears of the Young Chippewayan, Mennonite and Lutheran communities and the growing partnership between them. It will be shown throughout the day at this year’s Folk Fest with CD’s available for sale.
In addition to receiving film festival awards, the film has been shown in venues across Canada (including Parliament Hill), internationally, and in numerous classrooms at all levels. It was produced utilizing funds raised at previous Spruce River Folk Fests.