Inter-generational Discussion on Cultural Evolution
Item
Title
Inter-generational Discussion on Cultural Evolution
Rights
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Type
Moving Image
Creator
Martin Spassov
Date
1930-2019
Description
The portrait examines three generations of an Italian family and how the culture is passed on through these generations. We began by discussing the migration to Canada of my community partner’s father, how he felt in the first couple of days in Canada, and how he was able to maintain his cultural heritage while being in a foreign land. We discussed how Beverly’s father would cook Italian food, go to church and listen to Italian opera to immerse himself in his roots. Beverly then expressed the importance that her father placed on family, and how this is a core value that has been passed on to her children. She then told me a story about how every Sunday, her family still gets together in her house to have Sunday supper.
Format
Video
Language
English, Italian
Place
Canada, London, Hamilton, Carbona, Italy
Publisher
Bridging Classroom and Community: Languages and Cultures in Action, Western University, Fall 2019
Alternative Title
The Family Bond
Contributor
Martin Spassov, Bev Polci
Extent
6:46
Identifier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VD2HivJox3k
Relation
Italian
Subject
A discussion on the migration from Italy to Canada of my community partner’s father. We also discussed the importance of family in her life and the cultural values most important to her.