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SHADOWS OF RACISM: VOICES UNHEARD
Shadows of Racism, Voices Unheard is a CSMARI funded project by the Government of Canada. This project focuses on equity education, community knowledge, and centering student voice. Through participation in the project, grade 9-12 students connect with their communities to listen, learn, and re-tell their stories, through art and video, of excellence and contributions to Canada.
Students engage in workshops that explore history, identity, and representation. Through engagement in art and video making, they respond to the question: Who will you invite to the table, and why?
Using the language of belonging and humanity, students invited those who are lesser known, with the hope that their art and videos spark similar narratives and conversations beyond theirs.
A Seat at the Table
A Seat at the Table I, an exhibition at the Ontario Science Centre, October 19-22, 2023, features 267 artworks, 193 3-D art and 74 portrait art, created by grade 9-12 students from four district school boards. This exhibition is a celebration of lived experiences, conversations, and critical thought, imbued with compassionate understanding by and with students and teachers. Each student has chosen to invite one who they believe we would benefit from getting to know as part of our Canadian Experience and Narrative.
We thank the Government of Canada for the CSMARI funding of this exhibition.
June 12-15, 2024, A Seat at the Table II, an exhibition of student art and videos at the Aga Khan Museum.
The creative exhibition of collective hope and joy culminates the 2024 participation of 3 York Region DSB and 5 Toronto DSB schools in ALPHA Education’s Shadows of Racism, Voices Unheard on equity, diversity and inclusion, funded by the Government of Canada.
Through art and video as storytelling, secondary students speak to the importance of remembering and knowing the past, while celebrating achievements and contributions to Canada as part of our Canadian Experience and Narrative.
The launch was attended by 200+ familes, community members, educators, students and elected officials.
Student Art
Families: Our Roots
Not Without You
by Aniya G.
Hardship and Gratitude
by Gordon C.
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Untitled
by Dwaylin E.
Huaxia River: Motherly Love
by Amanda L.
I am a mosaic of everyone I have ever loved
by Ruhani D
Русские Татары
by Maria K.
My Grandmother, Cui Chunling
by Alina C.
The Uprooting
by Kevin M.
Rebirth
by Tina H.
Breaking Barriers
Lipstick on a Pig
by Andy C.
Dress like a Man
by Wendy C.
Blind
by Laura A.R.
The ESL Student
by Allan L.
Through Art and Words
by Maggie C.
Two-Spirit People
by Tara T.
One Among the Stars
by Zainab A.
Escaping the Cage
by Lily R.
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2 Seeds, 1 Conversation
by Aaliyah M. & Rafe
Trapped Within
by Lorin T.
Being Canadian: Immigration and Identity
Mop of Hair
by Luke P-S.
Eclosion
by Makaylah M.
Bomber/Terrorist
by Layal S.
Stories Through Time
by Ava S.
Willow
by Carlyn W.
Writing a New Chapter
by Aliyah D-J.
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Tamil
by Saruja S.
Self-Portrait
by Abigail F.
The Dragon
by Rain H.
Activists & Trailblazers
Anna Mae Wong
by Grace H.
The Rising Star
by Yannes L.
David Suzuki
by Mia C.
Ink of Change
by Hania K.
Malala Yousafzai
by Sophia P.
Portia May White
by Olesia D.
The Sewing Machine
by Nicole L.
Hawa Jibril
by Adeena K.
Arthur Wharton
by Bruno A.
Shannen Koostachin: Indigenous Education Activist
by Minaa G-P.
A Conversation Between Dudley Laws and Patrice Lumumba
by Carmelle M.
Global & Local Social Issues
Echoes of Conflict
by Eliot Y.
Turtle Island Echoes Canadian Identity
by Zach P.
Be The Change
by Rodge B.
Water Pollution
by Jenny Z.
Worth Its Weight In Pink
by Laura Z.
Reflections of Cruelty
by Andie Y.
The Chinese Railroad Workers
by Nathan W.
Homelessness
by Runze P.
Unity Dove
by Zekai Z.
Dangerous Beauty
by Ester M.
Chinatown Under Attack
by Sophia Z.
Lu Xun
by Orange Y.
Student Videos
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Combating Anti-Black Racism in the Medical Field
Adeena, Lenora, Suha
2023
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Celebrating the Excellence of Black Canadian Muslims
Gianna, Halla, Zahra, Noor
2023
African Canadian Church Music
Somi, Olesia, Nico
2023
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Trailblazers: Tracy Moore
Kelly, Carmelle, Liam, Shimirah
2023
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Stolen Stories,
Stolen Lives
Hadi, Katherine, Yahya, Simi
2023
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Viola Desmond
Joshua, Leen, Themi, Ammar
2023
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Covid-19: Asian Hate Worldwide
Gavin, Dong Dong, Alex, Kenneth
2023
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The Story of Anti-Black Racism
Crystal, Nicole, Evelyn, Tiffany
2023
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Chinese Immigration Act
Jerry, Alan, Kevin
2023
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Model Minority
Anna, Allen, Li Jin, Abirami
2023
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Changing Narratives
Arianna, Samuel, Micaela, Anas
2023
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How Metis People have Preservered
Yesha, Jaic, Carter, Xavier
2023
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The Indian Princess
Mya, Maansi, Celina, Abby
2023
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Contemporary Indigenous Figures and their Impact on Canada
Aya, Daniah, Brandon, Jacob
2023
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The Legacy of Indigenous Discrimination: An Ongoing Injustice
Faridah, Anokye, Melanya
2023
Autumn Peltier and the Unfair Treatment to Indigenous People
Tristyn, Ethan, Andrew, Oliesia
2023
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Japanese Internment
Jimmy, Joshua, Aaron, Sam
2023
Anti-Asian Racism
Brandon, Leo, James, Evan
2023
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The Bamboo Ceiling
Elvira, Junsoo, Karen, Zahra
2023
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Canadian Asian Racism
Zoe, Jessie, Felix, Rain
2023
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Asian Canadian Hate
Shivangi, Kobekan, Mia, Kaijia
2023
White Washing in Films
Leo, Ryan, Aydin
2023
Impact: Reflections
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