On Wednesday June 16th, antidote held an interracial coffee house at Camas bookstore in Quadra Village. This was a great night of discussion on interracial identity and relationships. In addition, each participant was able to make a quilt square, which will be featured on a quilt in September for Interracial families day.

Jodi and her son working on their quilt peice

Sara and Jin-Sun holding up their quilt peice

Join us on

Saturday, May 29, 2010

1:30 – 3:00 p.m. at the

BCGEU Victoria Area Office Auditorium

2994 Douglas Street, Victoria

• “Cedar and Bamboo”
A film by Kamala Todd and Diana Leung explores
the inter-community histories and shared experiences of Chinese Canadians and First
Nations through the stories of the mixed heritage descendants.The younger generation
is drawing strength from the proud pasts of their elders, and they’re choosing to take the
best of both worlds.
• “1788”
A short companion piece film provides academic commentary on the history between
the Chinese and First Nations in BC.
For more information about the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance, please contact:
Lorene Oikawa at 1-800-663-1674 or e-mail: lorene.oikawa@bcgeu.ca

Saturday, 6th February 2010, from 10:30am – 4:15pm

Where: Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre, 1607 East Hastings, Vancouver, BC V5L 157

Contact information & registration: Christine Downing freedowning@shaw.ca or Marlisse McRobie 604 944-1230

This interactive workshop will explore the complex “racial” identities and issues of ethnicity and culture in the 21st century through photography, verse, and quilting. The results of the workshop will assist in the creation of a resource book and travelling exhibit. This workshop is FREE and includes refreshments and lunch

limited to 25 individuals (registration required)

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009

Time: 8:45am – 4:45pm

Where: Sleeping Dog Farm & Retreat, 1506 Burnside Road West, Saanich, BC Canada

A space and opportunity to build healthy communities that celebrate diversity

Contact: Christine Downing: 250-857-1129

]]> http://www.antidotenetwork.org/2009/11/workshop-using-the-arts-to-explore-multiracial-identity/feed/ 0 http://www.antidotenetwork.org/2009/10/using-the-arts-to-explore-multiracial-identity/ http://www.antidotenetwork.org/2009/10/using-the-arts-to-explore-multiracial-identity/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:43:41 +0000 chrisdowning http://www.antidotenetwork.org/?p=693 A presentation which was given in Belfast – August 2009 – about using the arts to define multiracial identity. The images show participants developing quilt squares at the 2004 Multiracial Family Day event, in Victoria, BC.

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