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SUMMARY:Migrations: Harvesting Freedom with Gabriel Allahdua
LOCATION:Sarnia Library Theatre\nSarnia Library Theatre
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DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thought-provoking event featuring a screening of
  the "Migrations" episode from "Black Life: Untold Stories"\, followed by 
 an enlightening talk with activist and author Gabriel Allahdua..\nhttps://
 lclibrary.libnet.info/event/12156217
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>We will begin our evening by watching "Mig
 rations"\, followed by a talk and Q &amp\; A with Gabriel Allahdua.</p>\n<
 p>"Migrations" is an episode in the eight-part documentary series: "<a hre
 f="https://youtu.be/GSwjQA06ry4?si=uAUjrXkUjUnab1rn">Black Life: Untold St
 ories</a>". The series reframes the rich and complex histories of Black ex
 periences in Canada. The &ldquo\;Migrations&rdquo\; episode unearths the r
 oadblocks Black migrants have faced and continue to face on Canadian soil\
 , as well as the extraordinary gains they have made in search of a better 
 life. Featured as an interviewee in this episode is Gabriel Allahdua.</p>\
 n<p>In his memoir\, "Harvesting Freedom"\, Gabriel reveals the hidden expl
 oitation of Canada&rsquo\;s farm labour system through his personal experi
 ences as a former migrant worker. Gabriel&rsquo\;s story sheds light on th
 e harsh realities faced by those who contribute to Canada's food productio
 n. As a key figure in the migrant justice movement\, Gabriel Allahdua&rsqu
 o\;s journey from St. Lucia to becoming a leading activist in Canada exemp
 lifies resilience and the fight for human rights. Don&rsquo\;t miss this o
 pportunity to engage with an advocate who&rsquo\;s challenging the status 
 quo and striving for a just and equitable future for all workers.</p>\n<p>
 Attendees will gain valuable insights into the systemic issues within Cana
 da&rsquo\;s agricultural sector and the historical context connecting Cari
 bbean labor to global exploitation. Gabriel&rsquo\;s firsthand account is 
 a testament to the strength and determination of those who have long fough
 t for freedom and justice.</p>\n<p><a href="https://catalogue.lclibrary.ca
 /iguana/www.main.cls?surl=search&amp\;p=8f1c53f0-41ad-4c28-8d9e-57e8288b0a
 c6#recordId=1.740960">"Harvesting&nbsp\;freedom&nbsp\;:&nbsp\;the life of 
 a migrant worker in Canada" is available through the library catalogue.</a
 ></p>\nhttps://lclibrary.libnet.info/event/12156217
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