Racism

"Race is a socially constructed way of judging, categorizing and creating difference among people. Despite the fact that there are no biological “races,” the social construction of race is a powerful force with real consequences for individuals.
Racism operates at several levels, including individual, systemic or institutional and societal. Racial discrimination can be impacted by related Code grounds such as colour, ethnic origin, place of origin, ancestry and creed. In addition, race can overlap or intersect with other grounds such as sex, disability, sexual orientation, age and family status to create unique or compounded experiences of discrimination.
Racial discrimination can occur through stereotyping and overt prejudice or in more subconscious, subtle and subversive ways. Racial discrimination also occurs in significant measure on a systemic or institutional level. Policies, practices, decision-making processes and organizational culture can create or perpetuate a position of relative disadvantage for racialized persons."
- Ontario Human Rights Commission. (n.d.). Part 1 – setting the context: Understanding race, racism and racial discrimination. Policy and Guidelines on Racism and Racial Discrimination. https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/policy-and-guidelines-racism-and-racial-discrimination

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From Canada's Theatre Museum Legend Library Collection: Jean Yoon

Jean Yoon’s interview on Canada’s Theatre Museum YouTube channel - screenshot

Explore our Legend Library Collection featuring a special interview with actor and writer Jean Yoon. In this candid conversation, she shares her perspectives on creating theatre in Canada, the relationship between activism and art, and the ongoing pursuit of inclusivity and equity in the performing arts.

Watch the Interview

In the Exhibition: Lady Rokujo Costume from "No No Miya"

Costume for Lady Rokujo in "No No Miya," designed by Julia Tribe, Tapestry Music Theatre

Now on view in our "Welcome to the Museum" exhibition is the costume of Lady Rokujo from "No No Miya," an opera presented in Toronto in 1995 and inspired by the classical Japanese Noh play "Aoi no Ue." Created by composer Rudolph Komorous and produced by Tapestry Music Theatre, the piece reimagines a centuries-old tale from "The Tale of Genji," blending Japanese theatrical traditions with Canadian operatic storytelling. This production followed an earlier version first staged in Vancouver in 1974, commissioned by the Vancouver New Music Society. The 1995 staging was part of the "Today’s Japan" program at Harbourfront Centre.

CODE Resources

Picture Books for Entry Points

For ALL the Time - and especially in this time of remote learning - this is great place to start in the TDSB: 

Building Critical Consciousness: Support for Developing Learning Resources and Well-being Experiences: Equity, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression

Teacher Resources for Adult Learning:

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Teacher resources for Student Learning and Response

Ressources en Français: (7& 8 année)

  1. En se basant sur les événements en cours, liés aux manifestations contre le racisme anti-noir, aux Etats-Unis et même au Canada (Québec/Toronto); veuillez réfléchir à propos de leur signification. Ci-dessous il y a quelques questions qui peuvent vous aider afin de répondre à la question Qu’est-ce que j'éprouve en regardant cette image? (utiliser le site de menti afin d’y répondre). Voici l’image:  Dai Sugano - Image    
    1. Quelle est la connexion entre cette image et le racisme institutionnel?     
    2. Quel est le sens de se mettre à genoux devant la police?    
    3. Si on reste neutre, a-t-on choisi le côté de l’oppresseur?     
    4. Sommes nous tous affectés par ces manifestations? Comment?     
  2. New York Times: (des plans de Cours)  Les articles ci-dessous se focalisent sur les thèmes suivants:
    1. l’exploration de la race
    2. les préjugés
    3. l'identité des élèves
  3. Les manifestations monstre dans les rues de Toronto contre le racisme anti-noir.         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0qD2K2RWkc    

I Am NOT Black, You are NOT White - YouTube

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These Labels were Made Up to Divide us. I am not black, you are not white. Drop the labels. URGENT: YouTube won’t show you my NEW videos UNLESS you TURN O...

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