CFWWIRF UNVEILS EPISODE #2, THE CAMPS WEBSERIESBY RYAN BOYKO OF ARMISTICE FILMS.

CFWWIRF UNVEILS EPISODE #2, THE CAMPS WEBSERIES
BY RYAN BOYKO OF ARMISTICE FILMS.

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – September 15, 2016 – The Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (CFWWIRF) announces releases episode #2 of The Camps webseries located on the digital interactive map on its website – www.internmentcanada.ca.

Over 100 years ago this week the Vernon Internment camp opened. It was one of the largest and longest-running camps closing 18 months following Armistice.

The episodes are short, easily digestible, educational/entertainment tools.
The series will also be shared on Facebook and other social media sites.
The link to the digital map can be found at http://internmentcanada.ca/map

SYNOPSIS OF EPISODE #2 – Vernon
Glenda Kohse’s uncle spent the first 6 years of his life behind barbed wire. Award Winning Mural Artist and Art Educator, Michelle Loughery speaks about the importance of Art in remembering history.

Link: http://internmentcanada.ca/map – Click on Vernon

For more information on this resource or the Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund contact the Program Manager, toll free at 1-866-524-5314.