World Refugee Day with Umbrella

In honour of World Refugee Day on June 20, we invite you to join us in streaming the Oscar-contender animated film short, Umbrella. Nominated for over 20 awards and inspired by true events, Umbrella follows Joseph’s story, a boy who lives in an orphanage and dreams of having a yellow umbrella until he unexpectedly meets a little girl, who awakens his memories of the past. 

The screening will be followed by a Q&A moderated by RRU alumna Alessandra Vinhas with one of the film's directors, Helena Hilario and words from Victoria City Councillor, Sharmarke Dubow. Councillor Dubow is a Somali Canadian politician and human rights advocate. He cast his first vote ever in an election on October 20, 2018, and was elected a City Councillor in Victoria, BC — the first Black City Councillor to be elected in Victoria in 152 years.

“The story is inspired by a heartbreaking true event that happened with my sister in the south of Brazil back in 2011,” says Director Helena Hilario. “The message of the film is empathy for others,” says Hilario and Pece. “That one can make a huge difference in the lives of others by just being kind."

Can’t make it? We encourage you to still register. All registrants will receive a recording of the session.

A big thank you to the Human Security and Peacebuilding & Intercultural and International Communication program areas at Royal Roads University for sponsoring this important dialogue.

Together, we heal, learn, and shine! 

Please note - the event time is 12-1:15 pm, but your confirmation email may say differently. We are working on getting this issue fixed. Thank you!