Finding Dawn is the recent 73-minute documentary by renowned Metis filmmaker Christine Welsh. By focusing on the personal stories of Dawn Crey, Ramona Wilson and Daleen Kay Bosse the film takes viewers to the tragedy of the hundreds of Aboriginal missing and murdered women whose cased remain unsolved over that past thirty years. From the streets of Vancouver to the "Highway of Tears" in northern British Columbia, and on to Saskatoon, the viewer is introduced to the heartbreak as well as the resilience of Aboriginal families and communities as they deal with their profound losses. The missing Aboriginal women in Canada are considered a national tragedy that remained unnoticed by the mainstream media, law enforcement, and the general public. The filmmaker follows the path of the families and communities who have been changed by the ongoing violence against our sisters. The social context surrounding this issue is explored and discussed by noted activists Janice Acoose and Fay Blaney. This powerful and emotional DVD shows the courage and hope of family members of missing women as they struggle to come to terms with the loss and find justice for their memories. The important message for all viewers is that violence must stop and the issue is one that belongs to all of us. Highly recommended.
