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Alkali Lake film to be shown

Author

Jeanne Lepine

Volume

4

Issue

1

Year

1986

Page 3

The true story of the heroic struggle to conquer alcoholism, and how it was accomplished through courageous leadership and vision, and a combination of alcohol intervention and economic development by the Alkali Lake Indian band, will be premiered at Nechi/Poundmakers Lodge in Edmonton on March 22.

"The Honour of All," a video-taped educational docudrama two part series takes viewers from the depths of hatred and despair to the heights of love and health of the community of Alkali Lake, 40 miles from Williams Lake, B.C.

Ten years ago the Alkali Lake Reserve has 100 per cent alcoholism. Today, it is has 95 per cent sobriety. Nowhere in Canada has such an accomplishment been made in such a short time.

The guest speaker for the evening will be former chief Charlene Belleau. Chief Andy Chelsea and wife Phyllis, as well as many of the band members will be present at the showing. Following the showing there will be a general discussion.

A spokesperson for Nechi/Poundmaker say they are expecting 300 people for the showing. They will also be accommodating the people from the Alkali Lake Band.