November 18-22, 2024, is Geography Awareness Week!
Join us in celebrating Geography Awareness Week with a focus on environmental sustainability, interconnections, and inspiring action! This year, we have chosen the theme Our Collective Responsibility to Respect and Protect Our Waters, and have teamed up with two filmmakers to bring educators the opportunity to explore this theme with students through film.
In partnership with renowned explorer and filmmaker Jill Heinerth, we’re offering a special streaming of her new film Diving into the Darkness, a powerful exploration of our planet’s hidden ecosystems. Alongside Jill, we’ve teamed up with environmental activist and director Tamo Campos to stream his film The Klabona Keepers, a compelling documentary showcasing Indigenous-led environmental stewardship.
The Klabona Keepers
The Klabona Keepers is an intimate portrait of the inspiring Indigenous families that succeeded in protecting the Sacred Headwaters, known as the Klabona, from industrial activities in northwest British Columbia. Spanning 15 years of matriarch-led resistance, the film follows a small group of determined Elders in the village of Iskut as they heal from colonial wounds to push back against law enforcement, the government, and some of the world’s largest multinational companies. Amid scenes of stand-offs and blockades, land defenders reflect on how their history of forced displacement, residential schools, and trauma strengthened their resolve to protect the very land that was so essential to their healing journey.
Directors: Tamo Campos, Jasper Snow Rosen
Diving into the Darkness
Diving into the Darkness takes viewers deep into underwater caves, revealing an extraordinary world rarely seen by humans. Through breathtaking visuals, Jill Heinerth explores the hidden ecosystems of these submerged landscapes, shedding light on their fragile beauty and the role they play in sustaining our environment. The film raises awareness about the risks these ecosystems face and the critical need to protect these natural wonders. Jill also shares a number of personal stories and anecdotes about standing tall in the face of fear.
Director: Nays Baghai
Note: Diving into the Darkness is only available for viewing between November 25-30, 2024!
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At Can Geo Education, we believe that understanding geography is essential to fostering informed, engaged global citizens. By exploring our diverse landscapes, ecosystems, and cultures, students gain the tools to address environmental and societal challenges with insight and responsibility. Our programs and resources connect teachers and students to Canada’s rich geographical heritage and inspire the next generation to be stewards of our planet.
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