News and Events
Israeli Conscientious Objectors Speaking Monday, March 24th Denman Activity Centre/Senior’s Hall from 11:30 am to 1 pm and 7 pm -Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College
Tal Mitnick and Einat Gerlitz, two Israeli youth jailed for refusing to enlist in the Israeli Occupation Forces, are sharing their stories on a Canada-wide tour sponsored by Independent Jewish Voices Canada, in collaboration with Mesarvot Network, an Israeli initiative supporting young conscientious objectors and elevating their voices in opposition to Israel’s occupation and war crimes.
Mitnick and Gerlitz are leading figures in a growing wave of dissent among Israeli youth, challenging the brutal military occupation and advocating for Palestinian liberation. Both have paid the price for their stand, enduring time in Israeli military prisons for their refusal to participate in what they call a violent system that perpetuates apartheid and genocide. Their actions have sparked a global conversation about the vital role of war resisters in the fight for human rights and a free Palestine.
Serving as moderator for both events will be United Church Minister Keith Simmonds, who spent time in Palestine/Israel as an Ecumenical Accompanier in early 2020– as a direct witness to the ongoing violations of human rights and international law — and who stands in solidarity with those struggling against the Israeli occupation. He currently serves at Campbell River United Church.
In addition to Independent Jewish Voices Canada and Mesarvot, national partners for the “Stories of Resistance” tour are Labour for Palestine, the United Jewish People’s Order, and World Beyond War Canada. The Comox Valley partners and sponsors are Mid-Islanders for Justice & Peace in the Middle East and World Community. In Courtenay, Palestinian Medjool dates, olive oil and za’atar spice will be for sale.
For local inquiries, please email: mjmurray1975@hotmail.com for Denman Island, and midislandersforjusticeandpeace@proton.me for Courtenay.
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Come visit our TinTown warehouse and pick up your fairly-traded organic products. 2449C Rosewall Crescent, (Tin Town) Courtenay, BC. Products can also be purchased in the Comox Valley and beyond. FMI: see our Fair Trade page.
Film Series 2024
Film Series: Tuesday December 3 – Singing Back the Buffalo - North Island College, Courtenay. (99 min) 2024 - Filmmaker: Tasha HubbardDriven to the point of extinction in the 19th century, the buffalo is proving more resilient than once feared. Tasha Hubbard's...
Award-winning film screening – Thursday, July 18th at 7pm at NIC
What would you do if your land was threatened? Audience Award-winner at HotDocs Film Festival, YINTAH (125 min) is a documentary film about environmental racism and the power of Indigenous resistance and resilience. World Community is honoured to present this compelling film on Thursday, July 18 th at 7pm in the Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College. (Visit the post to view this trailer.)
Film Screening: Tantura
Weird Cinema Hosts Tantura Documentary to Mark 76 th Anniversary of the Nakba On Saturday, May 18 th at 7 pm, Weird Cinema at Weird Church in Cumberland will showcase a documentary that marks the anniversary of the Nakba, This Arabic term means “catastrophe”, and...
Regenerative Coffee Farming and Mayan Resilience in Guatemala
Mayan farmers are at the forefront of the struggle for environmental justice in Guatemala. Meet Neydi Juracan, National Coordinator of Campesino Committee of the Highlands (CCDA), and hear about the CCDA’s work to protect the land using fair trade coffee as a tool for...
Film Screening: Safe Haven, July 20th and 21st.
World Community Film Festival and Cumberland Museum and Archives are collaborating to host filmmakers, Lisa Molomot and Alison Mountz, for two screenings of their award-winning documentary, Safe Haven (80 min). The film exposes realities and myths of Canada as a refuge for war resisters.
The first screening will be held on Thursday, July 20th at 7 pm at the Stan Hagen
Theatre, North Island College.
On Friday, July 21 st the second screening will be held at
the Cumberland Museum and Archives. The museum has limited seating so it is on a ‘first come’ basis.
World Community Film Library Closed
Please note that due to lack of use and changes at Bayside Bistro, our film library will no longer be available.
Film Screening: Tenzing Bodosa – The Story of a Tribal Entrepreneur
An hour-long documentary about the remarkable life of a tea grower from northeast India, his love of nature and the world’s first “Elephant-Friendly” certified tea! Wednesday, May 10th at the Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College, Courtenay
Film Screening: To Which We Belong
Growing food has important impacts, either positive or negative, upon our planet and our climate. To Which We Belong (89 min), looks at the healthy benefits of holistic farming. This inspiring documentary screens Tuesday April 25th at 7pm in the Stan Hagen Theatre at North Island College.
This film is only available for one ‘in person’ screening. Everyone is welcome. Admission is by donation. FMI: Janet (250) 334-1840
Film Series: Moving Day
What would you do if you suddenly lost your housing? World Community’s next film, Moving Day, screens at 7pm, Thursday March 16 at the Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College. Doors will open at 6:15pm to check out the displays from local groups working on these...
Film Screening and Discussion – ‘Love in the Time of Fentanyl’
As BC continues to lose an average of six people each day to the toxic drug poisoning crisis, what is the current situation in the Comox Valley? How can we get past stigma to respond with compassion?
Join World Community and partner groups on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 7pm at the Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College, for an evening of film followed by a panel of Comox Valley advocates and agencies to learn about our local situation.
Tickets On Sale for the 32nd World Community Film Fest Opening Night
Experience opening night of the 32nd World Community Film Festival! The film festival showcases engaging and inspiring documentaries that highlight social and environmental justice stories from Canada and around the world. This critically acclaimed film festival is an incredible place to fuel your passions for community and planetary well being.
Dear Audrey – Thursday, December 1st -7pm
Dear Audrey (89 min.) is a new award-winning documentary about remarkable love that endures through all the challenges that Alzheimer’s can present. World Community’s film series continues with this extraordinary film on Thursday, December 1st at 7 pm in the Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College, Courtenay. Everyone is welcome. Admission is by donation.
World Community Future Vision Event
Help us set directions at the
World Community Future Vision Event
Thursday November 17, 6 – 9 pm, Creekside Commons Cohousing
Light refreshments will be provided.
Location: 2202 Lambert Drive, Courtenay
We are looking for your ideas & inspiration to chart directions for our future.
We Moved to the south side of the same building in Tin Town
Visit us at our NEW LOCATION ACROSS THE STREET at 2449D Rosewall Cres.
Free Film: Beans – Wednesday April 20th, 7pm at NIC
From July to September 1990, two Mohawk communities in Quebec — Kanehsatà:ke and Kahnawá:ke — were thrust into a resistance against the Sûreté du Québec, the RCMP, and the Canadian Armed Forces.
FILM SCREENING – Invisible: Gay Women in Southern Music (online & in-person)
This ground-breaking documentary explores the individual and collective journeys of a group of LGBTQ+ women and their allies who have successfully navigated the male-dominated landscape of southern music.