0650 - James Freer: Canada’s First Filmmaker and Immigration Pioneer
Course Description
Have you ever heard of a Manitoba farmer named James Freer? You're not alone; most people haven't.
This lecture will shine a light on this little-known hero in Canadian history. He is not only "Canada's first filmmaker", but he single-handedly was responsible for stimulation a wave of immigration that saw millions from the UK and 750,000 from Ukraine come to Canada at the turn of the 20th Century. He also introduced film as a communications tool for governments creating an early model for the National Film Board of Canada and for other governments around the world. He did all this while bailing hay and raising eight children.
Instructor
Mark Terry, PhD, is a Faculty member of the Department of English and Film at Wilfrid Laurier University. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and the Explorers Club. His innovative work in film has been recognized by Queen Elizabeth II with her Diamond Jubilee Medal; by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television with their Humanitarian Award; and by the Explorers Club with their highest honour, the Stefansson Medal.
Location
Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, Community Pavilion (101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo, ON)
- Parking is free.
- Download the facility map (PDF) to find facilities and parking lots.
Notes
- Lecture Time : 130-300 pm
- Lecture Cost: $16.00 + HST
- Participants must register before the day of the lecture.
- Laurier’s online registration system accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Visa Debit, and MasterCard Debit.
- You will only be able to purchase 1 seat at the time of registration. If looking to register more than 1 person, each registrant will require their own account to complete the registration.
- Lectures are non-refundable
Contact
If you have any questions please email lifelonglearning@wlu.ca.