UPDATE: Restorative Justice and Reparation (Event now Virtual Only due to storm watch)
Black History Month Film Event: What We Deserve – Restorative Justice and Reparation
Nipissing University and the Nipissing University Faculty Association, invite media representatives and community members to a special event in recognition of Black History Month.
This virtual event features a screening of What We Deserve, a powerful documentary by award-winning filmmaker Shelley Jarrett that explores the enduring consequences of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and calls for restorative and reparative justice.
The evening includes a live Q&A session with Shelley Jarrett, moderated by Dr. Charles Anyinam, Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at Nipissing University.
The film screening and discussion aim to foster a deeper understanding of the historic and ongoing harms faced by the descendants of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. With poignant storytelling and expert insights, What We Deserve highlights the need for meaningful change.
This event is co-sponsored by the Nipissing University Faculty Association (NUFA) and Nipissing University.
When:
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
- Virtual (via Zoom):
- 7:00 p.m. – Introductions
- 7:15 p.m. – 8:05 p.m. – Independent Viewing of Documentary (via weblink)
- 8:05 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. – Q&A Session
Where:
- Virtual: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Who:
- Shelley Jarrett, Award-Winning Filmmaker (What We Deserve)
- Dr. Charles Anyinam, Moderator, Associate Professor in the School of Nursing
RSVP and Registration:
Please RSVP to attend in person or virtually via the following link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pS1A0b-6S82n8s-7a-p7TQ
For more information about the film, visit: https://shellandhouseoffilms.com/what-we-deserve-1. We look forward to your participation in this thought-provoking event.
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Nipissing University and the Nipissing University Faculty Association, invite media representatives and community members to a special event in recognition of Black History Month.
This hybrid event features a screening of What We Deserve, a powerful documentary by award-winning filmmaker Shelley Jarrett that explores the enduring consequences of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and calls for restorative and reparative justice.
The evening includes a live Q&A session with Shelley Jarrett, moderated by Dr. Charles Anyinam, Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at Nipissing University.
The film screening and discussion aim to foster a deeper understanding of the historic and ongoing harms faced by the descendants of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. With poignant storytelling and expert insights, What We Deserve highlights the need for meaningful change.
This event is co-sponsored by the Nipissing University Faculty Association (NUFA) and Nipissing University.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
- In-Person:
- 6:30 p.m. – Refreshments
- 7:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. – Film Screening and Q&A
- Virtual (via Zoom):
- 7:00 p.m. – Introductions
- 7:15 p.m. – 8:05 p.m. – Independent Viewing of Documentary (via weblink)
- 8:05 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. – Q&A Session
Location
- In-Person: NUSU Student Center Building, 221 College Dr, North Bay
- Virtual: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Featuring:
- Shelley Jarrett, Award-Winning Filmmaker (What We Deserve)
- Dr. Charles Anyinam, Moderator, Associate Professor in the School of Nursing
RSVP and Registration:
Please RSVP to attend in person or virtually via the following link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pS1A0b-6S82n8s-7a-p7TQ
For more information about the film, visit: https://shellandhouseoffilms.com/what-we-deserve-1. We look forward to your participation in this thought-provoking event.
