Social Inc is hosting a Wednesday Film Recommendation.
All Mohawk College students can access this film for free through CBC Gem.
This week:
"ANGAKUSAJAUJUQ: The Shaman's Apprentice"
"A young shaman must face her first test—a trip underground to visit Kannaaluk, The One Below, who holds the answers to why a community member has become ill."
Sensitive Content Warning: This film has content that may be sensitive and triggering. Viewer discretion advised.
Watch "ANGAKUSAJAUJUQ: The Shaman's Apprentice" here.
Featured Trailblazer
Dr. Syrus Marcus Ware
"Dr. Syrus Marcus Ware (born in 1977, Montreal, Canada; lives in Toronto, Canada) is a Vanier scholar, visual artist, activist, curator and educator. Syrus uses painting, installation and performance to explore social justice frameworks and Black activist culture. He has shown in galleries and festivals across Canada. Syrus is part of the Performance Disability Art Collective and a core team member of Black Lives Matter – Toronto. His ongoing curatorial work includes That’s So Gay (2016–21) and BlacknessYes!/Blockorama. Syrus is the co-editor of Until We Are Free: Reflections on Black Lives Matter in Canada (University of Regina Press, 2020)" (Toronto Biennial of Art).
Learn more about Dr. Ware here.