Those who experience poverty are often viewed by others through
stereotypes. PhotoVoice, an exhibit that will be launched Oct. 17,
displays the perspectives of prairie women on poverty and public policy, allowing
the viewer to see
life as experienced by the women through their own eyes.
Twelve Regina women from diverse backgrounds and social locations have
participated in the project.
The participants took photographs and wrote text to accompany their pictures with their storytelling
becoming a complement to their visual images.
PhotoVoice: Freedom from Poverty
Event: Launch of the Regina PhotoVoice Project
Place: George Bothwell Library Programme Room
Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Time: 12 Noon to 1:30 pm
Exhibit runs October 17 to December 15, 2007 in the programme rooms of George
Bothwell Library,
2965 Gordon Road and Albert Branch Library,1401Robinson Street
Poverty limits choices and steals the dignity of those affected, often trapping people
within its
barriers.
Through the project the women
received some training
in the use of a camera and learned how to critique photographs. The women
participated in
discussions about their photographs and determined what messages they wanted
to convey.
The date of October 17 was deliberately chosen to launch the exhibit since it is the
International
Day for the Eradication of Poverty. The photographic images and text in this exhibit
provide a new
view on poverty. They challenge societyâs
opinion and promote a critical reappraisal of public
policies that affect the economic security and social inclusion/exclusion of people
living in
poverty.
PhotoVoice Regina builds upon the experience of similar projects in Winnipeg and
Saskatoon
supported by the Prairie Womenâs Health
Centre of Excellence. Dunlop staff has provided
assistance towards the administration, promotion and installation of the exhibition.
October 17, 12:15 pm,
Schedule of Events:
Opening Prayer
Overview of PhotoVoice Project
Introduction of Participants
Speaker: Lori Latta, Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation
Speaker: Peter Gilmer, Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry
For further information:
Amanda Cachia,Curator, Dunlop Art Gallery
(306) 777-6044
E-mail :
or
Joanne Havelock
Prairie Women's Health Centre of Excellence
Cell: (306) 535-9570
Office: 585-5727
E-mail:
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