In Ethiopia and Eritrea, women gather to prepare genfo (traditional porridge) to bless expectant mothers. For 40 days after birth, the community cooks, cleans, and cares for mother and baby. Adanech Sahilie continues this tradition in Calgary, supporting pregnant newcomers through her program, Porridge with Love, with nourishment, dignity, and community care.

Co-presented byStorylineWhen two young Nigerians leave home to settle in Toronto, Canada, hoping to build a better life, they face challenges far […]

Co-presented byStoryline“Rhino” traces a Black man’s journey through Krump as he moves between vulnerability and strength in his Toronto hometown. The film […]

Co-presented byStoryline“Kings to Strangers: The Climb Back” follows immigrants in Canada as they navigate loss of status, identity, and certainty. Through quiet […]

Co-presented byStorylineWhen a young African woman lands in Toronto, she expects only to be seen as Black. What she doesn’t anticipate is […]

Co-presented byStorylineA documentary connecting diverse experiences of Canadian Black women, bringing intimate conversations about identity, social issues, and the complexities of living […]

Co-presented byStorylineUp-and-coming improvisers Alex, Frankie and Felix form a BPOC (Black and People of Colour) comedy group called the "Diversity Hires.” Part […]

Co-presented byStorylineThe art of animation is beloved by all but do we know who is behind the moving drawings that makes us […]

Co-presented byStorylineTwo African immigrants in Canada trace the roots that shape them as artists. By exploring memory and present-day practice, they reveal […]