Betty K.
2008.05.29 - 3:51 AM
Betty Krawczyk. 78 year old Great-Grandmother, author, politician and one of Canada's best known environmental activists. Krawczyk is well known locally for having been arrested and imprisoned numerous times for defying court orders related to logging and highway developments. Most recently, on March 5, 2007, she was sentenced to 10 months imprisonment for her role in protesting highway construction on the Eagleridge Bluffs in West Vancouver.
She is also known for her close friendship with Harriet Nahanee. Who died after being released from prison on February 24, 2007. At the age of 71.
Homeless Nation caught up with her at her recent book launch and symposium.
Great Edit job done Colin...There was so much more footage that i wish the viewers could see...Betty had the entire room laughing as she read passages from her book..Now there is a woman who would be great for the story telling project...maybe we can arrange something with her??Yeah we have so much to learn from our Elders and living in this society where its not uncommon to just send ol'folks to the "home"is another example of how cruel this system is.how hard hearted we have become..we are losing stories at a alarming rate,being silenced through suppression and oppression but not losing focus on the spirit of the human heart and reclaiming the stories and moving forward..Peace..JH