UPDATE: Restorative Justice and Reparation (Event now Virtual Only due to storm watch)

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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.