In 2010, the Powell River Diversity Initiative produced a documentary film with input from a broad spectrum of community partners, and funding from the BC & federal governments. Curricula was then designed and developed with and for educational institutions, the Diversity Outreach Toolkit was created, and access to the film was increased via the internet, film festivals, and group screenings. Learn More Here.
Defining Diversity, Creating Community Trailer available at this link.
The complete film can be viewed here: Defining Diversity, Creating Community on Vimeo.
Many local citizens contributed to the development of the film including: Tony Papa, Film Director; Claudia Medina, Writer/Story Developer; Michelle Hignell, Film Production Manager; Sara Blum, Film Producer; and Margaret Leitner, Film Executive Producer.