The daughter of iconic Prince George activist Bridget Moran says a new film about her mother's work can inspire today's generation of activists. There is a statue of Bridget Moran on the corner of Third Avenue and Quebec Street in Prince George, a testament to the impact her work had on the city. She worked as a social worker in the 1960s and uncovered holes in the provincial welfare system which she felt were putting children and the poor at risk. She said she sees her mother's legacy reflected in the work of contemporary social and political activists in the North. Click below to hear the full interview with Roseanne Moran and Gillian McKercher:A new documentary film explores the life of Bridget Moran, a Prince George social worker who has a statue downtown and a name on buildings, but whose stands for social justice got her blacklisted from working for the province.
Source: CBC News February 23, 2019 18:00 UTC