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Welcome to Lethbridge
The Production
Film Industry Professional Development
Why This Story Matters
Welcome to Lethbridge is a cinematic documentary journey produced by Dana Srudios and supported by the Canada Council for the Arts honouring more than 100 years of courageous women, advocates, and community builders connected to the Lethbridge YWCA. Through deeply personal stories, the film explores themes of refuge, justice, dignity, and belonging as foundational to community transformation.
Why This Story Matters
Film Industry Professional Development
Why This Story Matters
For generations, the Lethbridge YWCA has been a lifeline for women and children facing gender-based violence, housing insecurity roles it continues to play today. This documentary brings to life a rarely-told Canadian story that interweaves women’s history, civic leadership, and social change.
WE WON'T LET THIS RICH HISTORY, PRESENT AND BRIGHT FUTURE FADE.
Audience & Reach
Film Industry Professional Development
Film Industry Professional Development
Estimated classroom reach: 50,000+ students
- Canadian classroom distribution (Grades 7–12)
- Community + institutional screenings
- Festival + streaming circulation
- National social + digital media campaign
- YWCA Canada network amplification
Film Industry Professional Development
Film Industry Professional Development
Film Industry Professional Development
Welcome to Lethbridge offers a rare opportunity to help launch the next generation of southern Alberta storytellers. This documentary production engages aspiring and emerging filmmakers, providing meaningful paid work and hands-on training. Guided by award-winning director Dana Inkster, crew will gain professional mentorship and industry
Welcome to Lethbridge offers a rare opportunity to help launch the next generation of southern Alberta storytellers. This documentary production engages aspiring and emerging filmmakers, providing meaningful paid work and hands-on training. Guided by award-winning director Dana Inkster, crew will gain professional mentorship and industry-recognized credits opening doors to lasting careers and strengthening equity in Canada’s film landscape. Your support directly fuels talent development, representation, and community legacy.