Empathy
IMPACT
Wainwright & Area
Information. Mentorship. Prevention. Action. Community. Team.
Kímmapiiyipitssini
The meaning of empathy.
Save the Date
April 29, 2022
6:00 to 9:00pm
Wainwright Communiplex Theatre
Impact provided a free screening of Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers “The Meaning of Empathy” on April 29, 2022, for Wainwright and nearby communities. The documentary follows filmmaker Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers as she creates an intimate portrait of her community and the impacts of the substance use and overdose epidemic. Watchers get to witness the change brought by community members with substance-use disorder, first responders and medical professionals as they strive for harm reduction in the Kainai First Nation.
A Few Details
The event was a success for the Town of Wainwright.
Refreshments & resources were available after the screening, including fresh bannock.
Artwork was displayed by a local Aboriginal Artist, available for purchase.
The audience was asked to be a part of this remarkable change within their community.
Let's learn more
Interested in learning more about this documentary? View an interview by the Director, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers as she answers questions regarding the documentary, giving us a deeper look into the Meaning of Empathy.