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BUILDING BRIDGES THROUGH MUSIC | Inclusion Hub
In this video, Stacey William Head who migrated from Newfoundland to Medicine Hat shares his perspective on the relation that migrants and immigrants face when settling in a new community.
THE STORY BEHIND MY FIRST TEEPEE | Inclusion Hub
Brenda Mercer, a member of Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation tells her story about undertaking a big project, motivated by something very personal – a desire to better understand and connect with her culture.
ON 2ND | Editing Luke
Luke Fandrich explores his hometown, drawn to the first block of Second Street—once quiet and seemingly overlooked—where his lens captures the powerful revitalization of a neighborhood coming back to life.
PLAY DATE | The Foundation for Art & Healing - Project UnLonely
When a little girl discovers a woman who’s homeless in her backyard, she invites her inside for a play date while her busy parents are too distracted to notice.
OUR MISSED CONNECTION FOR SIDEWALK TALK | Brooke Henderer
Nearly 8000 people across 50 locations around the world have started listening on sidewalks, inspired by Sidewalk Talk founder, Traci Ruble’s first impulse to sit down, be curious, and assume nothing.
HUMANS OF NEW YORK | Brandon Stanton
When Brandon Stanton moved to New York in 2010, he began capturing the city’s pulse through candid street portraits. What started as an amateur photographer’s personal project—a simple online album titled Humans of New York—soon evolved into a global storytelling movement, uniting millions through the faces and voices of everyday New Yorkers.
WHAT MATTERS TO HATTERS | Our Village Creative
This film highlights the What Matters to Hatters Coalition and their vision of creating a sense of hope, resiliency, and connection in our community.
We’re excited to share the collection of films we presented at the Project UnLonely Film Festival at The Monarch Theatre on November 8, 2025.
These powerful short films give voice to the growing epidemic of loneliness and illuminate the diverse lived experiences of isolation that affect so many people today. Each story offers a unique perspective—reminding us that while loneliness is deeply personal, it is also profoundly universal.
Medicine Hat Healthy Communities - An Equity Lens was also publicly launched and shared about at this event. This initiative is aimed at promoting inclusivity and resilience within our city.
The community mingle provided an overview of the initiative's goals and how it aligns with fostering a healthier, more connected community. Local work being done to address social isolation and loneliness was also showcased, as well as local opportunities to get together and connect. This event provided a unique opportunity to engage with community leaders, share your perspectives, and discover meaningful ways to contribute to building a healthy, resilient Medicine Hat.
Together, we can create a stronger, more connected community.
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1.2 Million, tells the story of how an accident prompts a kind response, forging an unforeseen relationship between a considerate postman and a lonely senior.
New Old Friends is a heartwarming tale of connection that follows two gentlemen who strike up a conversation in the park, bonding over the ridiculousness of their grandchildren. It's a beautiful reminder that friendship can blossom at any age — sometimes it feels like meeting an old friend for the first time.
The Black Wolf is powerful short film that follows Drew Robinson as he faces the grip of alcohol addiction—a struggle that nearly cost him his life three times. Determined to break the cycle, Drew found healing through sobriety, Muay Thai, and reconnecting with his Blackfoot culture. His story is raw, honest, and deeply inspiring.
Confessions tells a touching story about two nuns in their golden years who, after the death of a friend, begin to question what comes next. One confession leads to another… and suddenly, they find themselves on an unexpected adventure.
The Tables is a powerful film that shows how two outdoor ping-pong tables in the heart of New York City have helped build an unexpected, thriving community among people from all walks of life.
From strangers to friends, artists to athletes, people from all walks of life find common ground at these tables. Their stories remind us that community can grow in the most unexpected places.
If you’d like to explore more films like the ones featured throughout this series, you can find over 150 free short films available year-round on the Foundation for Art & Healing website - each one exploring connection, and the healing power of human relationships.
Project UnLonely is a national initiative that was launched by the Foundation for Art & Healing (FAH) in 2016 to address the growing public health concern of social isolation and chronic loneliness.
Project UnLonely has three goals:
to raise awareness of loneliness and its negative physical and mental health effects
to destigmatize loneliness
to make programming available to address loneliness.
Loneliness and isolation are among today’s most urgent public health crises. Over one-third of adults report significantly feeling this way, and research shows it can lead to a 30% increased risk of early death—on par with smoking 15 cigarettes per day! What’s more, other mental health-related issues can result from these feelings, such as depression, suicide, and substance abuse.
Project UnLonely films, now in its 10th season, selects 35-40 films from multiple filmmakers that explore the themes of loneliness, connection, and belonging from diverse perspectives.
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