The Grasslands Project - Homecoming

Collaborators : Christensen, David | Parker, Scott | Office national du film du Canada
Fairs -- Grasslands -- Alberta.Homecoming -- Grasslands -- Alberta.Documentary films.

Across the Prairies, annual celebrations take place in countless small communities. These small-town gatherings are a major force in keeping rural communities vibrant. In Magrath, Alberta, this is the weekend when everybody comes home to participate in chicken chases, family reunions and massive community barbecues. We follow the celebrations through the actions of key volunteers, who are the cornerstone of these events.

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Resource Type : Émission et filmFormats : 1 streaming video (7 min., 27 sec.)Collections : Au beau milieu de la plaine - DVD/The Grasslands Project - DVD, The Grasslands Project, The Grasslands Project - DVD/Au beau milieu de la plaine - DVD, The Grasslands Project (Web Site)Language : AnglaisYear of publication : ©2016

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