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MARCH THEME Multiculuralism : Practicing Respect and Tolerance
The above information was taken from the Government of Canada’s Multiculturalism website. It describes a society that embraces cultural differences and diversity. But is this true? Do all Canadians embrace and respect people of different cultural heritage? Do some Canadians feel discriminated against because of their culture, their beliefs, their traditions? Does racism and intolerance exist in your community? Most definitely. Many young people face harassment, intolerance and violence every day because they may have a different skin tone, talk differently, wear different clothing. Many are called names, harassed, bullied, attacked.... Yet we describe our country as a "cultural mosaic" embracing diversity in both policy and practice. So-called ‘hyphenated’ Canadians (children born to Canadians of different cultures backgrounds ie. Chinese-Canadian, Filipino-Canadian) constantly face the question ‘Where are you from? Can you speak English?’. But there is room for optimism as well. Youth across Canada have involved themselves in many anti-racist initiatives, showing leadership in the struggle for the elimination of racism and intolerance. Whether they are confronting racism, mounting anti-racist campaigns, reclaiming their heritage, entering a profession dominated by whites or achieving goals despite everyday and institutional racism, young people are transforming the panorama of race relations in this country.
1. Profile. What is racism? Give examples of racial behaviours. What are some ways to confront racism? 2. News/Opinion. What makes people insult others by labelling them, calling them names such as paki, nigger, wop, kook, chink, etc.). Is it fear of an unknown? Is it a need to feel in control, superior? Do a survey in your school.....what do other students/teachers feel about this? 3. Describe ways you and young people in your generation can help to change intolerance in our society? Anti-racism campaigns in your school/community? Standing up for someone you know is being treated unfairly. 4. Profile. Your story. Challenges you face as a ‘ ‘hyphenated’ Canadian. Conflicts between respecting the traditional values and practices of your family/culture and more modern Canadian perspectives and attitudes. Challenges facing you in the teen dating world, future career decisions, etc. 5. Entertainment. Look at some popular programs on Television popular with young people. - What is the racial/ethnic mix on the show like? 6. Profile someone in your community or someone you know - a parent, grandparent. Ask them about their heritage, their traditions, why they came to Canada, struggles they went through and what it means to them to be a Canadian citizen. A personal story about someone you know. 7. Entertainment: Music/Fashion/Art/Books in Canada are all influenced by our country’s diverse population. Tell us about Canadian artists/writers etc. that come from different backgrounds. Tell us about the different interests/tastes of youth from different backgrounds or even different regions of Canada. How are they different?
http://www.pch.gc.ca/multi Heritage Canada Multiculturalism website
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