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WE ARE THE ROOTS
“An intriguing and moving new documentary.”
– Paula Simons, Edmonton Journal
We Are the Roots: Black Settlers and their Experiences of Discrimination on the Canadian Prairies tells the story of a wave of African American immigrants who moved to Alberta and Saskatchewan between 1905-1912 to escape racism and persecution in the United States.
Taking advantage of Canada’s offer of 160 acres of land for a $10 fee, 1000-1500 individuals moved to the Prairies and helped develop several settlements throughout the provinces.
Through the stories of 19 descendants of the original settlers, We Are the Roots focuses on the experiences of discrimination these individuals encountered while living in rural communities and in Edmonton.
The "WE ARE THE ROOTS" film was created and produced through a partnership between Deborah Dobbins, founder of the Shiloh Centre for Multicultural Roots, and documentary film production company Bailey and Soda Films.
No duplication or public broadcast of this film should be done without the permission of the copyright owners.
Please contact Shiloh Centre for Multicultural Roots if you would like to arrange a public screening.
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