Saturday Oct 1 (Afternoon): Justice for Migrant Workers in Canada and Dominicans of Haitian Ancestry at OWFF 2016

One World Arts partners with Inter Pares for a special presentation of the documentary Migrant Dreams and a panel discussion on justice for migrant workers, with director Min Sook Lee, Chris Ramsaroop (Justicia for Migrant Workers) and migrant workers, on … Continue reading Saturday Oct 1 (Afternoon): Justice for Migrant Workers in Canada and Dominicans of Haitian Ancestry at OWFF 2016

OWFF is back this week with 4 days of Docs & Talks on Global Issues | Sept 29 to Oct 2 in Ottawa

Ottawa’s annual One World Film Festival is back, September 29th to October 2nd, with a program featuring 16 thought-provoking Canadian and international documentaries, 7 talks, and other engaging activities that will inspire you to learn more take action on human … Continue reading OWFF is back this week with 4 days of Docs & Talks on Global Issues | Sept 29 to Oct 2 in Ottawa

On the Frontlines of Indigenous Resistance with the Nobel Women’s Initiative and MiningWatch Canada – September 29th

Join One World Arts, the Nobel Women’s Initiative, MiningWatch Canada and MC Nigel Newlove (Nation to Nation, APTN) on September 30th at the Library and Archives of Canada for an evening of documentaries and discussions dedicated to raising awareness about … Continue reading On the Frontlines of Indigenous Resistance with the Nobel Women’s Initiative and MiningWatch Canada – September 29th

Rigoberta Menchu: Daughter of the Maya

Documentary on Nobel Peace Prize Winner Rigoberta Menchú Tum opens 2016 One World Film Festival

One World Arts is proud to partner with the Nobel Women’s Initiative to share the inspiring and moving life story of Nobel Peace Prize Winner and indigenous Mayan activist Rigoberta Menchú Tum at the 27th annual One World Film Festival … Continue reading Documentary on Nobel Peace Prize Winner Rigoberta Menchú Tum opens 2016 One World Film Festival

Save the Date! The 27th annual OWFF takes place September 29th to October 2nd 2016

The One World Film Festival is back yet again this fall to present its 27th year of thought-provoking documentaries and discussions on global issues. Mark your calendars and join One World Arts from September 29th to October 2nd for the … Continue reading Save the Date! The 27th annual OWFF takes place September 29th to October 2nd 2016

Black History Month Doc & Talk features award-winning film INVISIBLE CITY (February 25, 2016)

One World Arts and the One World Film Festival are marking Black History Month with a screening of the award-winning documentary INVISIBLE CITY and a post-film talk on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 7PM at Club SAW (67 Nicholas Street) … Continue reading Black History Month Doc & Talk features award-winning film INVISIBLE CITY (February 25, 2016)

Ways to get involved in supporting refugees and upcoming events in Ottawa

Thank you to everyone who joined One World Arts and the One World Film Festival for our special, one-night-only screening of the documentary On The Bride’s Side at the ByTowne Cinema in Ottawa on January 28th. We were overjoyed to … Continue reading Ways to get involved in supporting refugees and upcoming events in Ottawa

OWFF 2015: Day Three of the Film Festival in Pictures

The third day of the 2015 festival showcased docs and talks on the theme on ‘Our Home On Native Land,’ with screenings of Canadian and indigenous documentary films and panel discussions with filmmakers, documentary protagonists, and experts on Aboriginal Law and mining in … Continue reading OWFF 2015: Day Three of the Film Festival in Pictures