2021 Anti-Racism Arts Festival
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This spring the Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society (CVIMS), in partnership with the Canadian Cultural Mosaic Foundation (CCMF) is pleased to be hosting the 2021 Anti-Racism Arts Festival. This festival has travelled across Canada since 2015.
The festival hopes to bring together people from Nanaimo and surrounding areas to participate and attend the week-long festival, which features various art and educational activities free of charge. We anticipate this festival to inspire, teach and feature local artists to use creativity as a catalyst for change. To take part in the events, click on the registration link. Once registered, a link to the free online zoom presentation will be sent out closer to the date. |
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48-hour Film Challenge
Led by Canadian Cultural Mosaic Foundation
Teams of local amateur and professional filmmakers are given 48 hours to write, shoot, and edit short films with the themes of anti-racism. Teams are required to integrate a quote into their film that will be assigned to them. Teams will have online help from anti-racist filmmakers during the challenge in order to explore the topic of racism on a deeper level. No larger than four people a team will be permitted to enter the festival. Online orientations for the film competition will occur where teams will be coach in the rules of the competition as well as appropriate COVID protocols. Teams witnessed breaking any rules, including protocols, will be disqualified. Winners of the film challenge will receive prizes!
Dates: March 12 - 14, 2021
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. PST
Venue: Online (information will be provided once you've registered)
Register for free
Led by Canadian Cultural Mosaic Foundation
Teams of local amateur and professional filmmakers are given 48 hours to write, shoot, and edit short films with the themes of anti-racism. Teams are required to integrate a quote into their film that will be assigned to them. Teams will have online help from anti-racist filmmakers during the challenge in order to explore the topic of racism on a deeper level. No larger than four people a team will be permitted to enter the festival. Online orientations for the film competition will occur where teams will be coach in the rules of the competition as well as appropriate COVID protocols. Teams witnessed breaking any rules, including protocols, will be disqualified. Winners of the film challenge will receive prizes!
Dates: March 12 - 14, 2021
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. PST
Venue: Online (information will be provided once you've registered)
Register for free
Diana Bieri
Food and Learn Workshops
We often fail to realize how much language influences our view of the world and people. Join one our sessions meant to expand your recipe collection and knowledge of another language. These workshops will keep you wanting to eat and learn more.
Experience the Philippines: Cook Filipino Cuisine and Learn Tagalog
Presenter: Diana Bieri has been an educator for the last fifteen years, living in several countries and working in multicultural environments. She is grateful for her traveling experiences, which allowed her to immerse in various cultures and especially try authentic cuisines. She tries to incorporate the world's lovely flavours into her home cooking; for example, adding heat to otherwise non-spicy dishes from the Philippines, her home country. She looks forward to sharing the afternoon with you, showing you how to cook two of the most common Filipino dishes: adobo and lumpiang shanghai.
Date: Saturday, March 13, 2021
Time: 5 - 7 p.m. PST
Venue: Online zoom
Register for free: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcuf-CqrDMjHtWlL3c2OIwSHjYJnaUyXMwW
We often fail to realize how much language influences our view of the world and people. Join one our sessions meant to expand your recipe collection and knowledge of another language. These workshops will keep you wanting to eat and learn more.
Experience the Philippines: Cook Filipino Cuisine and Learn Tagalog
Presenter: Diana Bieri has been an educator for the last fifteen years, living in several countries and working in multicultural environments. She is grateful for her traveling experiences, which allowed her to immerse in various cultures and especially try authentic cuisines. She tries to incorporate the world's lovely flavours into her home cooking; for example, adding heat to otherwise non-spicy dishes from the Philippines, her home country. She looks forward to sharing the afternoon with you, showing you how to cook two of the most common Filipino dishes: adobo and lumpiang shanghai.
Date: Saturday, March 13, 2021
Time: 5 - 7 p.m. PST
Venue: Online zoom
Register for free: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcuf-CqrDMjHtWlL3c2OIwSHjYJnaUyXMwW
Shirin Younessian
Experience Persia: Cook Persian Cuisine and We are Dancing too!
Presenter: Cooking with Shirin! Local Nanaimo “Bees Knees Café” owner Shirin Younessian is bringing their March “Persian Cuisine” celebrations to the Festival! Learn a move or two of “Persian dance” and most important of all have a delicious supper at the end to share with family and loved ones. If this date does not work for you visit their website for more workshops being offered in March, funds being raised to support local community organizations. Register quickly as we have a limit of 20 attendees to help us to make sure everyone’s getting their questions answered.
Date: Monday, March 15, 2021
Time: 4:30 - 6 p.m. PST
Venue: Online zoom
Register for free: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpf-qgrj0pGd1SAvGjVSSE3-qjUqiox4--
Presenter: Cooking with Shirin! Local Nanaimo “Bees Knees Café” owner Shirin Younessian is bringing their March “Persian Cuisine” celebrations to the Festival! Learn a move or two of “Persian dance” and most important of all have a delicious supper at the end to share with family and loved ones. If this date does not work for you visit their website for more workshops being offered in March, funds being raised to support local community organizations. Register quickly as we have a limit of 20 attendees to help us to make sure everyone’s getting their questions answered.
Date: Monday, March 15, 2021
Time: 4:30 - 6 p.m. PST
Venue: Online zoom
Register for free: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpf-qgrj0pGd1SAvGjVSSE3-qjUqiox4--
Churmy Fan
Experience China: The Art of Chinese Dumplings: History, Origin and Tradition
Presenter: As the only members of her family living in Canada at the time, Churmy Fan and her parents made friends through food. Having lived in Canada for over 20 years now, Churmy enjoys rediscovering many traditional Chinese cuisines and adding her own flare to her cooking.
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2021
Time: 6 - 7 p.m. PST
Venue: Online Zoom
Register for free: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqfu6qqzspHtIuCyyRvfCBY6lizdwqNufX
Presenter: As the only members of her family living in Canada at the time, Churmy Fan and her parents made friends through food. Having lived in Canada for over 20 years now, Churmy enjoys rediscovering many traditional Chinese cuisines and adding her own flare to her cooking.
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2021
Time: 6 - 7 p.m. PST
Venue: Online Zoom
Register for free: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqfu6qqzspHtIuCyyRvfCBY6lizdwqNufX
Yuvraj Singh
Explore the world of head coverings
Focus on Sikh Turban
Head coverings have been in existence long before the introduction of any religion and are worn by people who follow various religious traditions. Learn about the history of the Sikh Turban and its meaning.
Presenter: Yuvraj Singh is a community leader, volunteer organizer, student researcher and Alberta youth parliamentarian who has been serving the Alberta community as a member of various community boards, engaging in student leadership at the U of C, a part of national youth development councils and by spearheading community projects such as interfaith programs, food drives and debate/public speaking mentorship with community stakeholders.
Date: Sunday, March 14, 2021
Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m. PST
Venue: Online Zoom
Register for free: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqdOCsqj0vGt1IC-D7njgMIf_qOArdCavf
Focus on Sikh Turban
Head coverings have been in existence long before the introduction of any religion and are worn by people who follow various religious traditions. Learn about the history of the Sikh Turban and its meaning.
Presenter: Yuvraj Singh is a community leader, volunteer organizer, student researcher and Alberta youth parliamentarian who has been serving the Alberta community as a member of various community boards, engaging in student leadership at the U of C, a part of national youth development councils and by spearheading community projects such as interfaith programs, food drives and debate/public speaking mentorship with community stakeholders.
Date: Sunday, March 14, 2021
Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m. PST
Venue: Online Zoom
Register for free: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqdOCsqj0vGt1IC-D7njgMIf_qOArdCavf
A.J. “MegaMan” Kambere
History of Hip Hop with A.J. “MegaMan”
Spend some time with local street dance teacher, choreographer and performer, AJ MEGAMAN to explore the origin and unfolding history of black culture including topics such as; Slavery, Heritage, Fashion, Movies, Gang violence, Graffiti, Music, Rap, Dance, Dj'ing. Get the goods on the birth of black street dance culture and try out the influential moves that shaped the movement.
Presenter: Born in Kinshasa, Congo, A.J. is a member of Heavy Hittaz, Soulbotics Krew & Creator of Funkanometry, Minibots and Gigabots crew, A.J. “MegaMan” Kambere is a world-renown professional dancer, Battler & entertainer. With his talent in Hip Hop, Popping/Animation, Memphis Jookin, Stepping/Gumboot Dancing & Bopping, A.J. MegaMan has taught in every continent sharing his knowledge to other dancers. Join us as he shares his knowledge of the history of Hip Hop, and some of his incredible talents.
Date: Monday, March 15, 2021
Time: 3 - 4:30 p.m. PST
Venue: Online Zoom
Register for free: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsd-Cvqz4uGtOz4bGtIDvQ2btIM7VsYxU2
This workshop is made possible by our partnership with Crimson Coast Society.
Spend some time with local street dance teacher, choreographer and performer, AJ MEGAMAN to explore the origin and unfolding history of black culture including topics such as; Slavery, Heritage, Fashion, Movies, Gang violence, Graffiti, Music, Rap, Dance, Dj'ing. Get the goods on the birth of black street dance culture and try out the influential moves that shaped the movement.
Presenter: Born in Kinshasa, Congo, A.J. is a member of Heavy Hittaz, Soulbotics Krew & Creator of Funkanometry, Minibots and Gigabots crew, A.J. “MegaMan” Kambere is a world-renown professional dancer, Battler & entertainer. With his talent in Hip Hop, Popping/Animation, Memphis Jookin, Stepping/Gumboot Dancing & Bopping, A.J. MegaMan has taught in every continent sharing his knowledge to other dancers. Join us as he shares his knowledge of the history of Hip Hop, and some of his incredible talents.
Date: Monday, March 15, 2021
Time: 3 - 4:30 p.m. PST
Venue: Online Zoom
Register for free: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsd-Cvqz4uGtOz4bGtIDvQ2btIM7VsYxU2
This workshop is made possible by our partnership with Crimson Coast Society.
Elder Gary Manson
Sacred Hand Drum Making Workshop
A drum is a medicine used as the heartbeat of Mother Earth. It is a tool for bringing out someone’s voice or songs and can be used as one beat with all the drums of the world for bringing out creative energy. The cost is $130 per participant, for materials and teachings. Participants go home with a drum that they have created. If you would like to observe and participate online this will also be available, at no cost. Register below.
Presenter: Donna Manson will guide us through the making of a sacred drum. Donna is a member of the Snuneymuxw First Nation and is married to Gary Manson.
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Time: 4 - 6 p.m. PST
Venue: Online Zoom and in Person
In-person paid participation: Due to COVID restrictions, at the time of this announcement, only 8 people are permitted to participate in person, so please register quickly! Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrf-Cuqz0tH9f6W8BClrB2krDXrvSLCiCd
* The cost is $130 per participant CVIMS will contact you for payment once registered
Online free participation: If you would like to observe and participate online this will also be available, at no cost. Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvc-2rrzIrHdU5anszgWboMa3-Kuh_l3Kl
Introduction to the language of the Snuneymuxw: Hul'q'umin'um'
The language of the Snuneymuxw is Island Hul'q'umin'um', a living language that expresses their worldview and way of life. Hul'q'umin'um' is one of the twenty-three Salishan languages of southwestern Canada and the northwestern United States.
Presenter: Elder Gary Manson. “Uncle” Gary was born on the mouth of the Snuneymuxw River in 1948. He now lives 100 feet from where he was born. Married to Donna Manson, they have six children and eight grandchildren. Gary is a survivor of Residential School and deeply connected to culture and land. He has worked as an Elder for the past five years in healing circles, is a regular canoe journey participant and is glad to sit as an elder at Vancouver Island University.
Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Time: 4 - 6 p.m. PST
Venue: Online Zoom
Register for free: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqceCvrz0jH9NrgUOvY3VhwPtnspaI6GZJ
A drum is a medicine used as the heartbeat of Mother Earth. It is a tool for bringing out someone’s voice or songs and can be used as one beat with all the drums of the world for bringing out creative energy. The cost is $130 per participant, for materials and teachings. Participants go home with a drum that they have created. If you would like to observe and participate online this will also be available, at no cost. Register below.
Presenter: Donna Manson will guide us through the making of a sacred drum. Donna is a member of the Snuneymuxw First Nation and is married to Gary Manson.
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Time: 4 - 6 p.m. PST
Venue: Online Zoom and in Person
In-person paid participation: Due to COVID restrictions, at the time of this announcement, only 8 people are permitted to participate in person, so please register quickly! Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrf-Cuqz0tH9f6W8BClrB2krDXrvSLCiCd
* The cost is $130 per participant CVIMS will contact you for payment once registered
Online free participation: If you would like to observe and participate online this will also be available, at no cost. Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvc-2rrzIrHdU5anszgWboMa3-Kuh_l3Kl
Introduction to the language of the Snuneymuxw: Hul'q'umin'um'
The language of the Snuneymuxw is Island Hul'q'umin'um', a living language that expresses their worldview and way of life. Hul'q'umin'um' is one of the twenty-three Salishan languages of southwestern Canada and the northwestern United States.
Presenter: Elder Gary Manson. “Uncle” Gary was born on the mouth of the Snuneymuxw River in 1948. He now lives 100 feet from where he was born. Married to Donna Manson, they have six children and eight grandchildren. Gary is a survivor of Residential School and deeply connected to culture and land. He has worked as an Elder for the past five years in healing circles, is a regular canoe journey participant and is glad to sit as an elder at Vancouver Island University.
Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Time: 4 - 6 p.m. PST
Venue: Online Zoom
Register for free: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqceCvrz0jH9NrgUOvY3VhwPtnspaI6GZJ
Wunmi Idowu
Evolution and Revolution of African Braids
The discovery of ancient stone paintings depicting women with cornrows in North Africa shows that braids date back thousands of years. A specific look could indicate the community that you belong to, your marital status or your age; and these hairstyles were passed down through the matriarchs of each generation. Understand the significance of African braids, how to appreciate them and watch a tutorial.
Presenters: Wunmi Idowu is an accomplished dancer, choreographer, instructor, performer, producer and the Founder and Director of Woezo Africa Music & Dance Theatre Inc. She is also an educator and equity consultant with the focus of influencing change by using the transformative power of the arts. With a multidisciplinary approach that blends African music, dance, theatre and storytelling.
Folu Ayodele-Daniels is the founder and Creative Director of The FAD Beauty Hub. Folu is a trained Healthcare Management Professional, but very passionate about the beauty industry. In 2016, she started the journey to creating a beauty Hub which shall be the effective center for all beauty activities as time goes on. Her goal is to give all clients their expected outcome upon every visit and ensure each person leaves the space high spirited, looking confident and more beautiful.
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021
Time: 2 - 4 p.m. PST
Venue: Online Zoom
Register for free: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcucOqvqj8pHdyjkvSQU84keOM3SjAquNAz
The discovery of ancient stone paintings depicting women with cornrows in North Africa shows that braids date back thousands of years. A specific look could indicate the community that you belong to, your marital status or your age; and these hairstyles were passed down through the matriarchs of each generation. Understand the significance of African braids, how to appreciate them and watch a tutorial.
Presenters: Wunmi Idowu is an accomplished dancer, choreographer, instructor, performer, producer and the Founder and Director of Woezo Africa Music & Dance Theatre Inc. She is also an educator and equity consultant with the focus of influencing change by using the transformative power of the arts. With a multidisciplinary approach that blends African music, dance, theatre and storytelling.
Folu Ayodele-Daniels is the founder and Creative Director of The FAD Beauty Hub. Folu is a trained Healthcare Management Professional, but very passionate about the beauty industry. In 2016, she started the journey to creating a beauty Hub which shall be the effective center for all beauty activities as time goes on. Her goal is to give all clients their expected outcome upon every visit and ensure each person leaves the space high spirited, looking confident and more beautiful.
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021
Time: 2 - 4 p.m. PST
Venue: Online Zoom
Register for free: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcucOqvqj8pHdyjkvSQU84keOM3SjAquNAz
Panel Discussion on Addressing Racism in our Community
(Panel TBC)
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021
Time: 4 - 5:30 p.m. PST
Venue: Online Zoom
Register for free: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpdeGtqDstG90P9TGlU3APdKKAxSP3gMFC
(Panel TBC)
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021
Time: 4 - 5:30 p.m. PST
Venue: Online Zoom
Register for free: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpdeGtqDstG90P9TGlU3APdKKAxSP3gMFC
Red Carpet Short Film Screenings
On the night before the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, join us for a red carpet gathering and screening from the film challenge. Prizes and winners of the film challenge will be rewarded by a local jury. Be sure to support your local filmmakers, and dress up!
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021
Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m. PST
Venue: Online Zoom
Register for free: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsdeqqrTkjHdf3uTajI8UqnGEKY-f2lh4s
On the night before the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, join us for a red carpet gathering and screening from the film challenge. Prizes and winners of the film challenge will be rewarded by a local jury. Be sure to support your local filmmakers, and dress up!
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021
Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m. PST
Venue: Online Zoom
Register for free: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsdeqqrTkjHdf3uTajI8UqnGEKY-f2lh4s
Organizers
Partners
Funders
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This year's national festival was created by the Canadian Cultural Mosaic Foundation, in partnership with Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society. Other partners include Foodshare, Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre, Mid Island Metis nation, Society for Equity and Inclusion, Literacy Nanaimo, Boys and Girls Club of Central Vancouver Island, Nanaimo Youth Services Association, Crimson Coast Dance Society. All partners are contributing in kind through providing space, volunteers and shared responsibility for publicity.
We are thankful for funding from the Province of BC and the City of Nanaimo.
We are thankful for funding from the Province of BC and the City of Nanaimo.
