Not sure how to start a history project? Interested in doing some local history research? Are you a high school student working on a paper? Confused about how to footnote?

Join faculty, students, and alumni from Lakehead University’s Department of History for free drop-in History Clinics.

Not sure how to start a history project? Interested in doing some local history research? Are you a high school student working on a paper? Confused about how to footnote?

Join faculty, students, and alumni from Lakehead University’s Department of History for free drop-in History Clinics.

Not sure how to start a history project? Interested in doing some local history research? Are you a high school student working on a paper? Confused about how to footnote?

Join faculty, students, and alumni from Lakehead University’s Department of History for free drop-in History Clinics.

The Department of History and the Resources, Economy, and Society Research Group (RESRG) are pleased to present a free workshop on Cultural Sovereignty being held as part of the 2015 Bay Street Film Festival’s Master Classes Series.

Introduced by Dr. Ronald Harpelle, in this workshop Joanne Gail Johnson, director of Sally’s Way, will lead participants in exploring her experiences in cultivating personal esteem and cultural sovereignty for Caribbean children. Complete information can be found at http://www.baystreetfilmfestival.ca/events/master-classes/

Facilitator Bio:
Joanne has worked in television, media production, theatre and children’s book publishing for many years. She has produced two feature length documentaries, The Journey Now Start and The Holy Man. Her passion is creating children’s content for and from the Caribbean. Her work includes: writer/director of two original stage plays, The Island, (published as a picture book Ibis Stew? Oh, No!) and The Last of the Super Models. Her growing catalogue of published children’s books and anthologized stories includes the illustrated reader, Sally’s Way . She is the series editor of the first Caribbean, “tween” novella series Island Fiction (Macmillan-Caribbean). Sally’s Way is Joanne’s first feature film. It premiered at the Northwest Film Forum’s 2015 Children’s International Film Festival Seattle in January where it was awarded the Global Zoom Prize for best promoting inter-cultural understanding.

A complete schedule of this year’s films can be found at http://www.baystreetfilmfestival.ca

The Department of History and the Resources, Economy, and Society Research Group (RESRG) are pleased to present a free workshop on Process in Filmmaking being held as part of the 2015 Bay Street Film Festival’s Master Classes Series.

Introduced by Prof. Kelly Saxberg, Métis/Algonquin filmmaker, actor, and curator, Michelle Latimer will facilitate a discussion on the use of film and new media as a tool for social change. Complete information can be found at http://www.baystreetfilmfestival.ca/events/master-classes/

Facilitator Bio:
Michelle Latimer directed and produced the short stop-motion animated film, Choke which premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and received the Special Jury Honorable Mention for Best International Short Film before screening at Cannes, Rotterdam, and Oberhausen. The film was named by Toronto Film Festival as one of Canada’s Top Ten films of 2011 and was nominated for a 2012 Genie Award. Michelle is the recipient of a 2013 CAFKA/Christie Digital Projectors Artist Residency where she will be applying her filmmaking knowledge towards developing installations in the form of live video mixing and improvisational performance.

A complete schedule of this year’s films can be found at http://www.baystreetfilmfestival.ca

The Department of History and the Resources, Economy, and Society Research Group (RESRG) are pleased to present a free workshop on Movement in Film being held as part of the 2015 Bay Street Film Festival’s Master Classes Series.

Introduced by Dr. Ronald Harpelle, this workshop is about exposing the characteristics of realistic and stylized movements on camera while sharing technical knowledge for filmmakers to efficiently work with them. Complete information can be found at http://www.baystreetfilmfestival.ca/events/master-classes/

Facilitator Bio:
Antoine Marc obtained his Licentiate Degree in Filmmaking at University Lyon lumière. His travels have inspired him to develop a style that integrates cultural plurality to nourish unique concepts. As an experienced choreographer, in 2014, Antoine received the Choreographer to Choreographer Award through the Marion North Memorial Fund.
Antoine started to dance ballet at 4 years old and continued his dance career alongside his studies. He has a Licentiate Degree in Film Making at University Lyon lumière. Travelling widely (USA, Caribbean, South America, Europe, Asia…), Antoine is inspired by Contemporary dance, Capoeira, Streetdance and Tricking. He is recognized for a fused dance style that integrates versatility to nourish unique concepts.

As Dancer and Acrobat, Antoine has been working with lead organizations such as BBC, Royal Opera House, Canadian Opera Company, Olympic Ceremonies, LG, Royal Caribbean Cruise, Virgin Active, Playstation, Vlaamse Opera, Lucozade, Tangled Feet, Nike, English National Opera to name but a few. Find out more. As Choreographer, Antoine received the Choreographer to Choreographer Award in 2014 by Marion North Memorial Awards in collaboration with Dance UK and Akram Khan Company. He develops work that prides itself by being rich in collaborations between dancers, acrobats, actors, models and circus performers. Antoine’s choreography credits includes Award Winning Fashion film Paroha, David Guetta and Emeli Sandé, Abu Dabhi Viva Ferrari, Diversity Limitless Arena UK tour, West End show The Fiddler to name but a few.

A complete schedule of this year’s films can be found at http://www.baystreetfilmfestival.ca

The Department of History and the Resources, Economy, and Society Research Group (RESRG) are pleased to present a free workshop on The City as a Canvas: Creating Transient Public Art being held as part of the 2015 Bay Street Film Festival’s Master Classes Series.

Introduced by Dr. Michel S. Beaulieu, in this workshop members of the Windows Collective (see bios below) will discuss their intentions in creating transient public art. Since 2008, the six-member collective has created free, public film installations in Ottawa, using private properties, heritage sites, parks and bridges as the presentation space. The artists will offer suggestions for approaching businesses and working with municipalities in order to stage a successful public installation in your city.  Complete information can be found at http://www.baystreetfilmfestival.ca/events/master-classes/

Facilitator Bios:
Pixie Cram is a filmmaker and media artist based in Gatineau, Quebec. Her work includes fiction, animation, documentary, and installation. Her films have been shown at several festivals in North America including Media City (2010), the Chicago 8-Fest (2011), and WNDX (2012). Pixie Cram co-founded the Windows Collective(2008), a group devoted to the creation and exhibition of experimental works using film as basis. On top of her own art practice she works as a freelance director, editor and cinematographer.

Roger D. Wilson is an independent filmmaker based out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Roger received a Degree in Film Production in 1993 from Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Since receiving his degree Roger has lived and worked in Calgary, Winnipeg and Ottawa and has held a variety of positions in the film industry including cinematographer, lighting technician, lighting & grip co-ordinator at William F. White International Inc and Technical Director at The Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa.

The Windows Collective is 6 Ottawa artists who create outdoor public installations using super-8, 16mm, and 35mm film loops. The vision of the collective is to play with the aesthetics of residential and commercial architectural structures in Ottawa, and to re-invent a contemporary and mobile urban art practice built out of the traditions of filmmaking.

A complete schedule of this year’s films can be found at http://www.baystreetfilmfestival.ca

The Department of History and the Resources, Economy, and Society Research Group (RESRG) are pleased to present a free workshop on Citizen Journalism being held as part of the 2015 Bay Street Film Festival’s Master Classes Series.

Introduced by Dr. Steven Jobbitt, in this workshop Ruchika Muchhala, director of Beyond Bollywood, will lead participants in creating conversation and the transmedia element for stories and exploring what is citizen journalism. Building on her experience with Video Volunteers, WITNESS, Women Aloud Video Empowerment and other organizations she will discuss how to train and strategize distribution for community-made media.

Complete information can be found at http://www.baystreetfilmfestival.ca/events/master-classes/

Facilitator Bio:
A third culture kid – of Indian roots, born and raised in Indonesia and Singapore, Ruchika is a non-fiction director and producer. She holds a BA in Film/Video from The University of Michigan and her work has been screened at various festivals and television channels. Upon receiving a MFA in Design for Social Innovation at The School of Visual Arts in NYC, she is working on creating digital strategies and engagement strategies for films as well as campaigns. Passionate about social change, her work often focuses on women’s issues and environmental issues, particularly climate change and energy.Her directorial debut was the film The Great Indian Marriage Bazaar, after which she has worked on several community media projects and as a new media producer. Ruchika works at Third Culture Media

A complete schedule of this year’s films can be found at http://www.baystreetfilmfestival.ca

The Department of History, Thunder Bay Public Library, and Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society will be holding events and undertaking an Oral History project at this year's Live From the Rock Folk Festival

Activities include screening of historic films, displays, presentations, workshops, and children's activities. More information to come. 

For more information about the festival, check out its website at http://www.livefromtherockfolkfestival.com

The Department of History, Thunder Bay Public Library, and Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society are hosting an afternoon focused on regional and local history as part of the Nipigon River Brook Trout Festival.

Activities include screening of historic films, displays, presentations, workshops (including one on genealogy), and children's activities. On hand will be individuals to assist with the scanning of photos and documents to add to the Gateway to Northwestern Ontario History Collection (http://images.ourontario.ca/gateway). Refreshments will be available.

For more information about the festival, check out its website at http://www.nipigon.net/residents/events/nipigon-river-brook-trout-festival/