Nibinamik hosting Sofea's film premiere

The world-premiere of "Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Dreams," a film based on Maggie Sofea, will premiere in Sofea’s home community, Nibinamik First Nation, on July 9 at 7pm in the Nibinamik school gym.
The film follows Sofea’s journey as a physically disabled youth who moved from an isolated First Nation community to Thunder Bay, a city with a mostly non-native population, after a debilitating swimming accident.
Sofea, who co-directed and wrote for the project, has been in a wheelchair for the last 12 years. The film documents Maggie’s return to Nibinamik and first visit back to the site of her accident.
“People will learn about people with disabilities that could be able to go anywhere if they find the resources and equipment,” Sofea said about the film.
“It is very inspiring,” Matthew Sofea, Maggie’s brother, said of the film.
Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Dreams was produced over a year and a half period by Skyworks Charitable Foundation with funding from the Trillium Foundation and NAN, and support from Wasaya Airlines and HAGI.
The premiere of the film is happening in accordance with Treaty Day and will conclude with a feast to celebrate Sofea’s successes.