CONTESTS &CHALLENGES 2022
2022 Voices of Hope is a partnership project between ALPHA Education and Across-Uhub, Chinese Cultural Center of Greater Toronto, Halton Catholic DSB, Korean Canadian Cultural Association, and TCDSB.
The contest theme is REPRESENTATION MATTERS.
Voices of Hope sets out to address the absence, token, and negative representations of Indigenous Peoples and racialized individuals and communities. This theme raises and emphasizes the importance for all communities to experience full participation in and authentic recognition of their contributions to Canada.
Youths are invited to respond to: How will you express and represent the identity, belonging, and /or contributions of your community or diverse communities in Canada through poetry and/or art?
MAY 6
ALPHA Education is a non-profit and registered charity in Canada that promotes a critical-historical inquiry of World War II in Asia that contributes to peace and reconciliation.
Founded in 1997, ALPHA Education's mission is a commitment to humanity and global peace. This commitment is achieved through four strategic directions: engaging students and educators, empowering youth, supporting research, and connecting with communities.
ALPHA Education programs, events, and initiatives aim to develop the values of humanity, equity, and diversity. By representing and reflecting the human side of the history in our education work, contemporary issues such as racism, discrimination and hate, gender bias and violence, ethics and empathy, identity and belonging are explored.