Anti-Racism

We may feel that racism doesn’t affect us personally. In reality, racial hate in our communities impacts quality of life for us all.
Let us work together to action change for the better.

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This video draws on more than 15 student video projects that offer diverse perspectives on representation and why it matters. As part of our Shadows of Racism, Voices UnHeard 2021-2022 program, we asked youth how misrepresentations and absence of representation impact their daily lives. Their responses as young Canadians offer important reminders about the importance of images and semantics, the power of media and social media, and how racism and discrimination can take on a multitude of different forms. By exploring shadows of racism using oral history methods, video, and art, students shed a much needed light on voices that typically go unheard.

For information about our 2022 – 2023 anti-racism projects and workshops, please email us at info@alphaeducation.org

Representation Matters
2022 Funded by TD Bank

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Raymond, Johnson, Chris, Jessie

2022

Hispanic Representation: A Catalyst for Change

Ronald, Isa, Kaitie, Noah

2022

Never Again: The Merciless Tamil Genocide

Keshavi, Thadseja, Neevika, Arrani

2022

Racism: The Mutating Monster

Talia, Jonathan, Sephrah, Shannel

2022

The Absence of Teaching Indigenous People's History and Perspectives

Andraya, Katrina, Olivia, Lauren

2022

Broken Heart

Lvy, Lorenzo, Ella

2022

Colourism

Rahim, Trinity, Aaliyah, Mohamad

2022

Discrimination Against the Gardeners of Young Hearts

Alexia, Ethan, Aroona, Angelin

2022

Eurocentric Beauty Standards

Raichel, Michael, Hadassah, Faith

2022

I Have A Voice

Alyssa, Rajan, Sylara

2022

Healthcare's Darkest Secret

Brianna, Mae, Owen, Victoria

2022

Hearing Their Voices

Jason, Selina, Felix, Cristina

2022

The Silent Voice

David, Asad, Henry, Nazla

2022

Stories Told

Luci, Haya, Easton, Maya

2022

Through Their Eyes

Thrushy, Giovanni

2022

The Truth Students Hide

Jann-Marie, Celeste, Sarah, Kiana

2022

Under the Surface

Gloria, Malique, Akira, Amanda

2022

Unwanted Bodies and Identities

Alister, Jaden, Jino, Pablo, Trophie

2022

Representation Matters is a collection of student-produced videos based on conversations with members of communities who have experiences of interpersonal and systemic, structural racism. Through these videos, students shift perceptions that perpetuate stereotyping, break down barriers to inclusion, and question structural discrimination; outcomes of Shadows of Racism, Voices UnHeard 2021-2022.

Representation Matters

Youth Voices on Racism in Canada

This video weaves together various elements of three youth projects of different voices and perspectives on issues of racism in Canada. We asked youths what it means to unlearn racism. Their responses as young Canadians who see, hear and feel racism are truly important to listen to and reflect upon.

Stories Under-Represented
2021 Funded by Desjardins

Stories Under-Represented is one of the youth programs initiated by ALPHA Education in response to the resurgence of racism in 2020, specifically anti-Asian racism. Captured in the following videos are compelling unheard stories which will inspire us to contribute to dismantling all forms of discrimination.