This Week's Meeting - Planning Session
Join us at our regular meeting time and place on Tuesday, January 13th and help plan our upcoming fundraiser - the screening of the film "Through My Eyes", taking place on Thursday, February 5th.
About the Film
The City of Edmonton Youth Council (CEYC), with the support of the City of Edmonton and in cooperation with Lonely Tom Production, created the hard-hitting documentary film Through My Eyes to offer honest insight into the realities of Edmonton's at-risk, homeless youth.
Acclaimed by the Centre for Global Education as providing "a captivating glimpse into the lives of some of Edmonton's most vulnerable...", Through My Eyes profiles homeless and formerly-homeless Edmonton youth telling their stories in their own way, in their own words.
It also offers the perspective of front-line support providers and others who work directly with at-risk youth.
Ultimately, Through My Eyes is the story of a city that must to look inside itself to solve a real, but not insurmountable, problem. In the end, it leaves audiences with a profound and inspiring call to action.
These kids are homeless, not hopeless. What they need most is kindness and consideration - a hand up, not a handout.
The film was directed and produced by 2 of Edmonton’s youngest up-and-coming film makers with the consultation of CEYC, subject matter experts, homeless and at-risk youth, and the public.
The City of Edmonton is proud to be a part of this project, which aligns with the work of the Mayor's Taskforce to Eliminate Poverty and the 10-year Plan to End Homelessness.