Watch Blood & Water: A Story of Reclamation followed by a question session with the director Layla Staats.
Watch director Layla Staats' self-narrated documentary, which exposes the modern-day impact and generational trauma caused by residential schools. Layla is from the Mohawk Turtle Clan of the Six Nations of the Grand River and shares her family’s journey to reclamation through their eternal connection to the water and the discovery of traditional teachings. Stick around to ask the director questions after the film. Presented in partnership with the City of Hamilton's Indigenous Relations Office.
AGE GROUP: | Teens (12-18 Years) | Older Adults | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Movies |
TAGS: | National Indigenous History Month | Movies | Indigenous | In-Branch |
The first Hamilton Public Library building opened on September 16, 1890 by the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen on the north side of Main Street West. In 1913, a new main library opened. This building was replaced in 1980 by Central Library, at the current location on York Boulevard.
In 2010, Central Library re-opened after approximately 18 months of renovations. Central Library opened with a newly revitalized first floor, which includes a Community Living Room that takes advantage of natural light. The Ontario Library Association honoured Central in 2012 with an Architectural and Design Transformation award.
