"Private Flowers," directed and conceptualized by HAUI with choreography performed and co-created with Rodney Diverlus and Jera Wolfe, delves into a forgotten part of Canadian history. The film had its premiere at the historic site of Fort York during Toronto Pride, from June 23 to July 4, as part of the Toronto History Museums' Artist Mentorship Showcase: Pride with mentor Ashley Mckenzie-Barnes. As a part of Awakening with Toronto History Museums, "Private Flowers" is one of several artistic projects by Black, Indigenous, and artists of color, operating on principles of anti-oppression, anti-colonialism, and anti-racism, contributing to a broader program combating racism against Black individuals.
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