Film Screening and Workshop: In the Shadow of Gold Mountain

The Varley Art Gallery of Markham is a vital cultural hub for artists and diverse communities. A municipal gallery, we create critical conversations about Canadian art and society. We inspire local and national audiences to engage with art through outstanding exhibitions and rich public and educational programs relevant to the communities we serve. We support artists from York region and seek to broaden access to the arts for diverse artists and cultural groups. We also share and celebrate the life and work of F.H. Varley, a founding member of the Group of Seven.The Varley Art Gallery is situated on the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples including the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe. We are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.

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Documentary screening and workshop to uncover the legacies of the Chinese Head Tax and Exclusion Act.

This free, in-person public event will screen filmmaker Karen Cho’s 2004 documentary “In the Shadow of Gold Mountain.” This NFB production uncovers the legacies of the Chinese Head Tax and Exclusion Act. A workshop featuring author Arlene Chan, and designer and urbanist Howard Tam will follow to engage with the Markham community. Director Karen Cho will be on hand to answer your questions after the screening. Supported by the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, and the City of Markham.D﻿UE TO POPULAR DEMAND A SECOND SCREENING, AND CHINESE LANGUAGE WORKSHOP HAS BEEN ADDED ON SUNDAY, JUNE 25TH.

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Film Screening and Workshop: In the Shadow of Gold Mountain

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