Lovesick : a short documentary film investigating the changing environment and landscape of a small Canadian lake
The short documentary film, Lovesick, explores the changing environment and landscape of a small Canadian lake through the testimonies of the people who live on its shores. Lovesick Lake is one of the smallest bodies of water along the Trent-Severn canal system – a waterway that connects Lake Huron...
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ftsmithonian:oai:figshare.com:article/14663427 2023-05-15T16:16:47+02:00 Lovesick : a short documentary film investigating the changing environment and landscape of a small Canadian lake Lauren Bridle (10863774) Michal Conford (10863777) Katy McCormick (10863780) 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.32920/ryerson.14663427.v1 unknown https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Lovesick_a_short_documentary_film_investigating_the_changing_environment_and_landscape_of_a_small_Canadian_lake/14663427 doi:10.32920/ryerson.14663427.v1 In Copyright Uncategorized content Vacation homes -- Environmental aspects -- Ontario Lake Lovesick (Ontario) -- Environmental aspects Cottages -- Environmental aspects -- Ontario -- Lovesick Lake Outdoor recreation -- Environmental aspects -- Ontario Text Thesis 2017 ftsmithonian https://doi.org/10.32920/ryerson.14663427.v1 2021-06-13T16:05:27Z The short documentary film, Lovesick, explores the changing environment and landscape of a small Canadian lake through the testimonies of the people who live on its shores. Lovesick Lake is one of the smallest bodies of water along the Trent-Severn canal system – a waterway that connects Lake Huron to Lake Ontario. What once was a prosperous region used by Canada’s First Nations people for hunting and fishing, is now a popular location for summer cottages and resorts. Over the last 60 years, shoreline development has increased exponentially while the health of the lake and surrounding land has declined as a result. Now, the lake and local communities face an uncertain future as new vacation developments are being proposed. The film asks: At what cost does Canada’s cottage country come? Lovesick is a response to the materialistic thinking of Canadians and the land that many people take for granted. It aims to enlighten viewers in the hopes that they begin to question the space they occupy and encourage them to respect the delicate balance between nature and humankind. While cottage country is primarily an Ontario lifestyle, Lovesick is a microcosm that aims to shed light on development of natural areas all over North America – and the detrimental effects development can have on the ecosystem. Thesis First Nations Unknown |
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Uncategorized content Vacation homes -- Environmental aspects -- Ontario Lake Lovesick (Ontario) -- Environmental aspects Cottages -- Environmental aspects -- Ontario -- Lovesick Lake Outdoor recreation -- Environmental aspects -- Ontario Lauren Bridle (10863774) Michal Conford (10863777) Katy McCormick (10863780) Lovesick : a short documentary film investigating the changing environment and landscape of a small Canadian lake |
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The short documentary film, Lovesick, explores the changing environment and landscape of a small Canadian lake through the testimonies of the people who live on its shores. Lovesick Lake is one of the smallest bodies of water along the Trent-Severn canal system – a waterway that connects Lake Huron to Lake Ontario. What once was a prosperous region used by Canada’s First Nations people for hunting and fishing, is now a popular location for summer cottages and resorts. Over the last 60 years, shoreline development has increased exponentially while the health of the lake and surrounding land has declined as a result. Now, the lake and local communities face an uncertain future as new vacation developments are being proposed. The film asks: At what cost does Canada’s cottage country come? Lovesick is a response to the materialistic thinking of Canadians and the land that many people take for granted. It aims to enlighten viewers in the hopes that they begin to question the space they occupy and encourage them to respect the delicate balance between nature and humankind. While cottage country is primarily an Ontario lifestyle, Lovesick is a microcosm that aims to shed light on development of natural areas all over North America – and the detrimental effects development can have on the ecosystem. |
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