🔺 Problem🗞️ Important Facts❓FAQQ: What is an impact campaign?A: An impact campaign serves to create tangible change inspired by a documentary.Q: How do I support someone who has depression?A: Active listening is key. Use open-ended questions to encourage deeper conversations and avoid making assumptions 🫶Q: What is the history of Filipinos in Canada?A: Filipinos started coming in the 1960s after Canada removed the discriminatory provisions from its immigration program based on racial origin.Q: What is the The Philippine Women Centre of BC, as highlighted in the film?A: (PWC-BC) is a non-profit community based organization that advances Filipino Canadian women’s equality, human rights and development towards genuine women’s liberation.About the Director
🔺 Problem
Filipino women have played a significant role in immigration to Canada, particularly through caregiver and healthcare-related work opportunities. Many have immigrated as live-in caregivers or nurses, taking advantage of Canada's caregiver immigration programs. These programs, such as the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots, offer pathways to permanent residency for Filipino women working in caregiving roles.
The immigration of Filipino women to Canada has had profound effects on family dynamics. While it provides economic opportunities and potential pathways to a better life, it often results in family separation.
Many women leave their children and spouses behind in the Philippines, leading to what's known as "transnational families". This separation can strain relationships and impact the emotional well-being of both the women and their families back home. However, the ability to send remittances and potentially sponsor family members for immigration later often motivates these women to persevere through the challenges of working abroad. The experience of Filipino women immigrants in Canada highlights both the opportunities and sacrifices involved in pursuing a better life through international migration.
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🗞️ Important Facts
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- Approximately 1 out of 3 asylum seekers and refugees experience high rates of depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
- Common mental health risk factors in immigrants and refugees include trauma, disruption of social support, uncertainty about immigration status, unemployment, loss of social status, language difficulties, and acculturation challenges.
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âť“FAQ
Q: What is an impact campaign?
A: An impact campaign serves to create tangible change inspired by a documentary.
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Q: How do I support someone who has depression?
A: Active listening is key. Use open-ended questions to encourage deeper conversations and avoid making assumptions 🫶
When supporting someone with depression, it's crucial to choose your words carefully. Helpful phrases include:
- "I'm here for you,"
- "How can I best support you?"
- "Your feelings are valid."
These statements show empathy and a willingness to listen without judgment.
Offering specific assistance can be more effective than general offers of help, such as:
- "Can I drive you somewhere?"
- "I'm picking up groceries, what can I get you?"
It's also beneficial to ask open-ended questions like:
- "What time of day is hardest for you?"
- "Can you think of anything contributing to what you're experiencing?"
These questions allow the person to express themselves and may provide insights into their condition.
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Conversely, certain phrases should be avoided as they can be dismissive or hurtful. Statements like "Man up" or "Toughen up" imply weakness and are counterproductive.
Avoid comparing their situation to others or saying things like "I've dealt with worse; you'll be fine," which can minimize their experience.
Similarly, phrases such as "Why are you always so sad?" or "It's all in your head" demonstrate a lack of understanding about depression as a medical condition.
Instead of offering unsolicited advice or trying to "fix" the situation, focus on listening and providing non-judgmental support 🩵
Q: What is the history of Filipinos in Canada?
A: Filipinos started coming in the 1960s after Canada removed the discriminatory provisions from its immigration program based on racial origin.
Coming either directly from the Philippines or indirectly from other parts of the world, they are part of the transnational Filipino community that seeks permanent settlement in the receiving country like Canada yet maintain attachment to the Philippines. Today, Filipinos have become Canada’s third largest source of immigrants contributing their share to the building of Canadian society and polity.
Q: What is the The Philippine Women Centre of BC, as highlighted in the film?
A: (PWC-BC) is a non-profit community based organization that advances Filipino Canadian women’s equality, human rights and development towards genuine women’s liberation.
Initially founded by a group of domestic workers through their self-organization, women were able to address their common issues and struggles as Filipino women in Canada. Through community education, organization and mobilization, PWC-BC was instrumental in the formation of UKPC/FCYA, a progressive Filipino Canadian youth organization, and SIKLAB, a Filipino workers organization.
Click here to read CPFC’s declaration, “Creating and Nurturing a New Path for the Progressive Filipino-Canadian Community”.
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About the Director
A recent graduate from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver B.C., Thea has dabbled in multiple disciplines such as photography, music, theatre production, and of course filmmaking. Concerned with issues within faith and religion as well as Asia-Canada studies these interests diverge to create her graduate film entitled "Little Church" inspired by her experience as a Filipino Canadian.
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”Mental health is a topic that is hardly discussed in our immigrant community. We hope that making this documentary opens up channels for healing and connection within families.” — Thea Loo
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