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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN ADULT?
I was first exposed to the concept of racism and assimilation when I travelled to a foreign state in North America. And I took more interest in reading literature written by Native-American community. One of my favourite pieces is “Why I Am a Pagan” by Zitkala-Sa, which depicts vividly how the voice of the white-American…
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A DAY IN WARDEN WOOD COMMUNITY CENTER
I was working at Warden Wood Community Center as a part of my practicum subject. The day unfolded with unexpected events, adding an element of spontaneity and joy. Seniors were already present during our setup, an unplanned open-mic session unexpectedly became a favorite activity, and shift calendar became chaotic towards the event’s end brought a…
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TEACHING ARTS TO CHILDREN
As an artist educator, it’s important to be aware of social settings within their immediate environment. For instance, consider scenarios such as two 5-year-old children sculpting with clay together, where one child, who is white, curiously asks their black peer whether everyone in her family also has weird hair; or in a theater play, a…
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ACCESSIBILITY IN ARTS
Understanding the concepts of “accessibility” in Canadian arts education has profoundly impacted my perspective. I want to share with you my approach to the arts back home. In my home country, visual arts, music, and dancing were confined to extracurricular or specialized classes. A child expressing strong interest in a particular aspect would be directed…
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