FREE FILMS FOCUSSING ON HOUSING AND DEMENTIA THIS WEEK IN BRACEBRIDGE, HUNTSVILLE
MUSKOKA — Two free films this week hit home in Muskoka.
Housing and seniors life.
The first is Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Rene Caisse Theatre in Bracebridge, exploring housing followed by an in-person Q&A with the film’s director Dr. Brian Doucet.
YWCA Muskoka executive director, Hannah Lin says “this is especially timely with municipal elections coming up and the topic of housing being top-of-mind for so many.”
She says: “Everyone’s talking about housing, but are we asking the right questions? What if it isn’t just a question of how much housing, but what kind of housing and for whom?”
“Thinking Beyond the Market,” is a film about “genuinely affordable” from 1 – 4 p.m.
Doucet is a researcher, author, filmmaker, photographer, award-winning teacher and associate professor in urban planning at the University of Waterloo.
He went coast to coast to learn about policies, programs and projects that are helping to ensure that housing is a human right.
From using public land to build non-market housing in Kitchener and Whistler, and inspiring Indigenous-led projects in Vancouver, to strong tenant protections and rent control in British Columbia and Prince Edward Island, the examples featured in this film demonstrate how many important solutions are making a difference in communities big and small, says a release.
The film features interviews with more than 30 planners, policymakers, politicians, developers, residents, and housing advocates from across Canada. It both inspires and challenges us to think about the root causes of the housing crisis and the transformative solutions that are hiding in plain sight.
YWCA Muskoka is hosting this event in partnership with Theatre Muskoka and with support from the Muskoka Housing Taskforce 2.0.
“Housing is such an important issue” says Lin.
“This film speaks to the solutions that are already out there across the country and how we can build on our collective learning.”
Accessible devices are available and the film will have English captions. Community organizations involved in non-market housing will be present in the foyer with information before the screening.
Trailer and more information at www.housingfilm.ca
To register go to theatremuskoka.ca
See related story, see this story: Northern Canada housing realities: Economies of scale – and finding workers
Rotary Clubs’ film focuses on dementia
For the past several months, the three Rotary Clubs in Huntsville — Rotary Club of Huntsville, Rotary Club of North Muskoka and Rotary People of Action, have been working together to plan and host a public awareness event focused on dementia care-giving in the home and the community resources available to support families.
“We are excited to invite members of the Rotary Clubs of Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, North Muskoka and People of Action to join us for “No More Silent Battles.
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Thursday, September 17
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Trinity United Church
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Huntsville, 6:30 p.m.
The film follows four families as they navigate caring for a loved one living with dementia at home. It’s an honest look at the realities of care-giving and the challenges families face when trying to find the support and resources they need.
What makes this documentary particularly meaningful to our Rotarians is that most of the families featured are Rotarians. Their willingness to share their personal experiences helps bring greater awareness to an issue that touches so many families in our communities.
Following the documentary, a Q&A panel brings together different perspectives on dementia care-giving, family supports and the challenges faced by caregivers.
Among panellist is Dr. Jenny Ingram, of Peterborough, along with lawyer Bill Lockington, chair of the Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland & Haliburton. They bring medical, care-giving, community and legal perspectives to the conversation.
They note available supports and resources and explore some of the practical realities families face when caring for someone living with dementia at home.
Seating is limited so registration is imperative.
This is a JOIN event, and we would love to see Rotarians from across Muskoka come together for the evening. Please feel free to invite your spouse, family members, friends or anyone who may find this conversation valuable.
To register: CLICK HERE
