Greenflicks: Sustainability Movie Night & Social Event

Grab some free snacks, settle in, and prepare to watch three local short films by Sustainable Me YEG hosted by oikos Edmonton. Between each film, you’ll have the chance to chat with three local sustainability heroes about their work in Edmonton, followed by some time to mingle, network, and make friends with fellow sustainability enthusiasts.

SCREENING

Food for Thought: What are young Edmontonians doing to ensure our future? Part one of the Sustainable Me series explores the young changemakers bringing sustainable food to Edmonton, from urban gardeners to beekeepers.

Econo-Me: If you’ve never heard of a circle economy, this episode explains it all. Follow young resourceful Edmontonians to find out how they swap, trade, repurpose, redesign, and recycle to move things through the supply chain without ever buying them.

Transform Me: The first step to transforming the world is transforming ourselves. This episode explores how young people are finding hope and positivity by connecting, cooperating, and finding a sense of community among other sustainability advocates in Edmonton.

SPECIAL GUESTS

Jamie Pratt is the creator of Edmonton’s Girls Gone Wild, a local nature documentary series inspired by a childhood love of Steve Irwin, animals, and social justice. With a quirky sense of humour and a passion for tackling society’s tough issues, Jamie will chat with us about her documentary series and how she uses film to bring sustainability to Edmonton.

Michael Victoria Moore is a permaculture designer, painter, sculptor and community organizer. She is the owner of Genesis Permaculture, a permaculture design/consulting business operating in Alberta, and president of the Edmonton Permaculture Guild.

Theresa Wynnyk is an established filmmaker making her living producing and directing films and television programs in Edmonton. Her production company, Company of Women on the Screen, specializes in producing women’s and social issue documentaries.

Call For Volunteers!

We are still looking for a few volunteers to help make it happen, so if you’re available we would love to have your help! You can sign up here: www.volunteersignup.org/RECA3

FREE ADMISSION AND FOOD PROVIDED DURING SCREENING.

GREENFLICKS DESCRIPTION:

This is a social event organized once per term. A documentary is shown presenting a global environmental issue. The screening is followed by a discussion, where attendees have the opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions on the solutions presented by the film. The cosy atmosphere can help individuals, overall, to get involved and make a difference.

Our hope is that Greenflicks will provide an easy-going setting and allow all students to feel welcome to learn more on the topic of sustainability.

Where: MacEwan University’s CN Conference Theatre (room 5-142)

10700 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2

When: November 24th, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm