Hearts of Freedom: Stories of Southeast Asian Refugees

Join us for an evening dedicated to sharing the powerful stories of Southeast Asian refugees from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam who fled the Vietnam War, the Lao Secret War, and the Cambodian Genocide to find safety in Canada. This event will feature a screening of the documentary "Passage to Freedom" and exhibit Hearts of Freedom.

Saturday, November 09
6:30 - 9:30PM EST

Brock University - Pond Inlet
1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way
St. Catharines ON L2S 3A1
Canada

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Victor Neumann, MCC representative in Songkhla, Thailand, with Vietnamese Boat People. Mothers of children shown here were abducted by pirates.In response to the refugee crisis following the end of

Finding freedom in Canada

Our evening together will feature the exhibit Hearts of Freedom - Stories of Southeast Asian Refugees and a screening of the documentary Passage to Freedom, which captures the perilous journeys of these refugees through oral histories, archival footage, and interviews with former refugees and Canadian immigration officials. From 1975 to 1985, Canada resettled over 100,000 Southeast Asian refugees, earning international recognition with the UNHCR Nansen Medal in 1986. The exhibit and film explore their integration into Canadian society and the enduring contributions of this first generation and their descendants.

Following the screening, engage in a panel discussion with the exhibitor curator, researchers and some of the documentary's interviewees.

Schedule

6:30 PM - Doors open with viewing of the Hearts of Freedom exhibit and a catered reception by Aramark
7:10 PM - Formal program begins
8:00 PM - Film: Passage to Freedom
9:00 PM - Panel discussion

There is no cost to attend, but space is limited. Please let us know you're planning to attend by filling out the form below so that we can plan accordingly.

Parking

Brock University is located at 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way. Parking is free in most of their lots on the weekends. The closest parking lot to the venue, Pond Inlet, is Lot E, which includes accessible parking. If Lot E is full, please park in Lot/Zone 1. Brock Parking Services will have some directional signage to the parking lots. From the parking lot, you will see Hearts of Freedom signs directing you to the event venue, Pond Inlet. If you encounter any difficulties, please call Sheryl at 289-407-4758 for assistance.

Hearts of Freedom was created by Stephanie P. Stobbe and the HOF Museum Exhibition Committee, Canadian Mennonite University, and Carleton University.