Hi Everyone,
In celebration of Indigenous People's Day, Comox United invites you to a viewing of "The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters," the creators of the beloved Cowachan sweaters! The viewing will take place at Comox United church in the Fellowship Hall this Tuesday, June 24 from 6:30-8:30pm. The event will include the hour long documentary, followed by discussion and sharing about the film. The film is made available through the National Film Board of Canada, and they have granted permission for this viewing.
More information about the film:
For almost a century, the Coast Salish knitters of southern Vancouver Island have produced Cowichan sweaters from handspun wool. These distinctive sweaters are known and loved around the world, but the Indigenous women who make them remain largely invisible. Combining rare archival footage with the voices of three generations of woolworkers, The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters tells the tale of unsung heroines--resourceful women who knit to put food on the table and keep their families alive. Written and directed by Métis filmmaker Christine Welsh, this is a story of courage and cultural transformation--a celebration of the threads that connect the past to the future.
