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.
ON-SITE SCREENING with MY NAME IS WOLASTOQ: Monday, SEPT 26 at 1:45pm
THE ARTISANS
VIEWING REGION: Canada & USA
Language: English
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.
- Year2018
- Runtime52 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- DirectorDaniel Léger
- ProducerJac Gautreau and Dominic Desjardins
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.
ON-SITE SCREENING with MY NAME IS WOLASTOQ: Monday, SEPT 26 at 1:45pm
THE ARTISANS
VIEWING REGION: Canada & USA
Language: English
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.
- Year2018
- Runtime52 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- DirectorDaniel Léger
- ProducerJac Gautreau and Dominic Desjardins