Belleville Downtown DocFest: An Insider Look at Festival Planning
Brittany Ollerenshaw, a filmmaker and volunteer with Belleville Downtown DocFest shares why this festival is so unique and important.
January 5, 2024
A collection of our stories from the BOQ
Brittany Ollerenshaw, a filmmaker and volunteer with Belleville Downtown DocFest shares why this festival is so unique and important.
David Yeung An interview with David Yeung of Fool’s Kitchen in Greater Napanee. Briefly describe your business. Fool’s Kitchen is an Asian fusion restaurant in beautiful downtown Napanee. We believe in authenticity in culture and
Tim Bannon’s involvement with United Way Hastings & Prince Edward began about 40 years ago when he first moved to the area and became a participant in one of their workplace payroll deduction campaigns. Since then, that role has evolved from monetary donations to active volunteerism, including a two-year stint as the organization’s Board of Director’s Chairperson. We recently chatted with Tim about what the United Way means to him.
Sometimes worlds collide, but with the very best of results. At least that’s bubbly Gretta Barnwell’s perspective. One of three owners behind the operation of Meyers Creek Brewing Company in Belleville, Barnwell happily reports both her co-partners, husband Bill and good friend Rick Stinchcombe, first became captivated by the beer-making process as young men, long before they knew each other.
Six Strings is a short film produced by Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na (TTO) and directed by Bawaadan Collective, shot over two weeks in the late summer of 2021 entirely in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory with actors from the community. The film is only available in the Mohawk language, purposefully with no English subtitles as TTO’s mission is to revitalize the language. Bringing the film to life meant lots of time spent consulting with various people, museums and people who hold knowledge about wampum and traditions.
Nearly everyone recognizes the United Way brand. An international organization, it’s operated here since 1958, with franchises in various communities right across the country steadfastly providing much-needed support to local causes. But how much about this important group’s good work do we really know? We recently chatted with United Way Hastings & Prince Edward’s executive director Brandi Hodge to get the details.
The Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory flag is an emblem of peace and unity and draws attention to the importance of civic affairs.
Get to know Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory artist Kory Parkin who gained a following for his recreations of professional sports team logos.
An interview with Kyle Jones of Flossie’s Sandwich Parlour in Belleville.
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We recognize and acknowledge that we are living and working on the traditional territory of the Wendat, Mississauga, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee which includes the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte) with whom we work in direct partnership with.
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