Intersections of Identity Film Screening and Report Release

Join us for the premiere screening of Intersections of Identity, a powerful documentary by Damian Abrahams that explores the lived experiences of individuals facing homelessness in both rural and urban Alberta. Through the transformative power of art, this film follows a groundbreaking fourteen-month initiative (January 2024–March 2025) that engaged low-income citizens with intersectional marginalized identities in creative beading workshops designed to inform systemic change.

The documentary uncovers the deep-seated social and institutional challenges the unhoused community faces daily. More than just a reflection of hardship, Intersections of Identity amplifies their voices to inform and influence decision-makers, service organizations, and policymakers. It explores the crucial intersections of poverty, racism, and discrimination within social services, illustrating how healing-centered, community-driven approaches can help create tangible solutions for homelessness.

In addition to the film screening, we are proud to announce the release of a community-based research report, offering in-depth insights and data-driven recommendations to drive systemic change. This report, informed by the lived realities of marginalized individuals, will serve as a critical resource for policymakers, service providers, and advocates working toward a more equitable future.

Screenings will take place in five communities across Alberta:

• Lethbridge: March 27, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

  Lethbridge Public Library (810 5 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4C4)

• Calgary: March 13, 2025 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

  The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9 Avenue SE. Calgary, AB T2G 5E1)

• Wetaskiwin: March 28, 2025 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

  Manluk Theatre (5002 53 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0X1)

• Edmonton: March 21, 2025 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

  CKUA (9804 Jasper Avenue NW. Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 0C5) 

• Grande Prairie: March 14, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

  Northwestern Polytechnic (10726-106 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada  T8V 4C4)

To register to attend the screenings, click the buttons below.

A moving and urgent call to action, Intersections of Identity challenges audiences to rethink the way society addresses chronic poverty, advocating for policies and services that truly serve those in need.

Funded by Canadian Heritage and the Johansen Larsen Foundation.