Inner City Youth Alive is proud to announce the release of 

ABSENT

a powerful, feature-length documentary shining a light on the devastating issue of absenteeism in Manitoba. 

October 1st, 2025 7:30pm-9:30pm 

Jubilee Place, 181 Riverton Ave

Student Absenteeism is a growing problem, with some Winnipeg North End schools with rates exceeding 70%. Indigenous and inner city students are disproportionately affected, and a lack of effective provincial action has failed thousands of children. 

 

ABSENT documents this failure, while amplifying the voices of educators, parents, youth and community leaders calling for immediate reform.