Contents
Introduction
The Hungry
Thirties
Relief Camp
Workers' Union
Strike!
On to Ottawa!
Strikers'
Delegation
Regina
Police Riot
Aftermath
Keeping the Trek Alive

On to Ottawa Trek

Trekkers Today
 


On to Ottawa video


Available in DVD or VHS formats

DVD version includes For Twenty Cents a Day

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On to Ottawa
Directed by Sara Diamond
Produced by The On to Ottawa Historical Society,
and the Women's Labour History Project

On to Ottawa brings the historic events of the On to Ottawa Trek to the video medium. It is based on the play written by Tom Hawken, featuring his band and trek participants Robert Jackson, Jean Sheils and Ray Wainwright. Dramatic voiceovers and historical footage complement the live performance.

A NABET, AFM and ACTRA production
©1992, vhs colour, 53:46 min
Prices: $25 individuals; $100 unions, organizations and institutions
+ $7.50 Shipping & handling in Canada
( via ExpressPost )

 

 

 

 

Order the tape from:
The On to Ottawa Historical Society,
c/o 2149 Parker Street,
Vancouver, BC CANADA V5L 2L6
Phone: 604 253 6222   
FAX: (604) 604 253 7092
E-mail: On to Ottawa Historical Society


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On to Ottawa Historical Society
2149 Parker Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V5L 2L6
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This page updated 26/02/2010