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Join us at the new Colac Aboriginal Gathering Place for a free community film screening of Motherhood in the Colony, accompanied by a community-cooked supper and sharing of cultural poetry.

THE FILM
“In a world shaped by violence and erasure, Motherhood in the Colony brings eight First Nations and Palestinian women together. Through intimate storytelling, the film unravels stories of colonial trauma, and mothering as an act of resistance, while inviting audiences to listen, learn, and envision a future beyond the oppressive structures of colonisation.”

A Bukjeh and GARUWA Film, in association with Common Ground. Created on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation in Victoria. From the river to the sea. Always was, always will be.
motherhoodinthecolony.com/

POETRY
To begin our evening we will hear some words from community members who have generously offered to share their culture through poetry.

FOOD
We are organising a community-cooked supper to be shared after the film. If you’d like to contribute some food to share, please get in touch. On the evening, you can choose to donate within your means for a plate, with all profits going to Kinder Relief - a nonprofit providing medical evacuations & aid for injured children in Gaza. Cash donations preferred, eftpos will also be available.

EVENT SCHEDULE
4pm: Arrive & settle in
4:30pm: Poetry
5pm: Film Screening
5:40pm onwards: Shared food

There will be a fire going but we suggest you come rugged up in your winter woollies as well.

If you’d like to volunteer in some way to help with this event (promo, cooking, other ideas) please get in touch - otwaysmutualaid@gmail.com

A note on film content/inclusivity:
Motherhood in the Colony touches on sensitive subject matter, including violence and the death of children. It does not include graphic images. All genders are welcomed to attend. The film may not be suitable for children and some young people unless they are already engaged in conversations about these issues. We leave the decision on children/young people attending to the discretion of parents/caregivers