Using the arts to explore multiracial identity
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.
M21 is the U.N. International day for the elimination of racial discrimination. We had an event at UVic.
Our Community Forum 2009 was a huge success. Held at the Victoria Events Centre on October 8th, 2009, there were approximately 150 people in attendance. The event included a silent auction, a loonie auction and soft launch of our girl produced documentaries!!! We danced the night away to some live drumming beats! We would like…
Multiracial Family Project: Bi/Multiracial Identities Workshop 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 [at] shaw [dot] ca or Marlisse McRobie 604 944-1230
A DAY TO CELEBRATE MULTIRACIAL FAMILIES! Happy to announce Vancouver Islands 7th Multiracial Family Day, which will be held at the Queen Alexandra Centre. Come and enjoy, celebrate and network and contribute the the Image & Verse exhibit. Dance & drum and participate with a theatre activity.
Multiracial Family Project: Multiracial Identities Workshop This interactive workshop will explore the complex “racial” identities and issues of ethnicity and culture in the 21st century through photography, verse, and quilting.