CANADIAN CHANGE MAKERS: NEW BRUNSWICK
The Canadian Change Makers program showcases “change makers” who are driven by the genuine goal of making the world a better place in some way.
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MY NAME IS WOLASTOQ
VIEWING REGION: Canada
2021 | Canada — New Brunswick | 44 mins
Director: Nate Gaffney
A candid and powerful window into the movement to preserve and celebrate Wolastoqui culture and identity, including the calls to formally reclaim the name of the Wolastuq (Saint John) River.
THE ARTISANS
VIEWING REGION: Canada & USA
2018 | Canada — New Brunswick | 52 mins
Director: Daniel Léger
For more than 35 years, The Artisan Workshop in Memramcook, New Brunswick, has provided employment for people with intellectual disabilities. The documentary The Artisans chronicles the daily lives of the colourful and courageous individuals who work there full-time. Employees at The Artisan perform a range of tasks, including creating decorative objects, woodworking, preparing light meals, shredding paper, and sorting bottles, cans, and other materials for recycling. More importantly, the centre serves a vital function, providing these adults with a valuable social setting where they can thrive and find personal fulfillment.