Education
BIPOC Perspectives on Anti-Racism
BIPOC Perspectives on Anti-Racism focuses on BIPOC perspectives on the topics of xenophobia and anti-racism. It includes a showcase of French-language Canadian short films, a 69-minute conversation with filmmaker Kimberly Ann Surin and Adriana Chartrand (Michif/mixed settler), a lesson plan and support resources.
The accompanying lesson plan explores racism, anti-racism, resilience, and building caring communities.
This national conversation, recorded on December 2, 2021, is still relevant, powerful, and interactive for students watching today.
Learn more about the films and special guest speakers below.
This Resourse Is:
- Free of charge
- Interactive with student polls, discussion boards and more
- Suitable for Grades 9-12
- Presented in French, with an English-subtitled version available
- Designed for native French speakers and FSL students who can participate in an abstract conversation in French.
About the FilmS
We are presenting five short films in the programme, totaling 50 minutes:
- Le chemin rouge/Red Path (15 min)
- Recrue/Rebel (15 min)
- Noeuds/Knots (9 min)
- Envers et contre tout/Against All Odds (8 min)
- Sisters and Brothers (3 min)
See here for descriptions and content advisories.
Noeuds/Knots (9 min)
ABOUT THE GUESTS
Please note: Guest biographies reflect their roles and achievements at the time of recording.
Adriana Chartrand
(Michif/mixed settler)
Chartrand is the Indigenous Initiatives Lead and Content Analyst for Telefilm Canada. Based in Toronto, ON, she previously worked as the Institute Manager for ImagineNATIVE (the world’s largest presenter of Indigenous screen content), and holds an MA in Cinema Arts from the University of Toronto.
Kimberley Ann Surin
Surin is a filmmaker based in Montreal, QC, and the director of one of our spotlight shorts, Envers et Contre Tout, which was created as part of the Being Black in Montreal series. Her second short, Nourrir Les Rêves, premiered at Hot Docs earlier this year, and she is currently writing her first feature film.
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