Embedded Files
This section includes resources that relate to The Role of Arts. We would like to thank Alaina Wallace, Daniela Lombardo, and Derek Dobslaw from OISE for preparing resources on this theme.
Overview:
This resource offers case studies from many different situations involving students from refugee backgrounds and how art has helped them through their journey. It includes activity ideas as well as tips on how to incorporate art and anecdotal experiences of how art has made a difference in the journeys of students from refugee backgrounds.
Reference: Jones, S. A. (2018). Art-making with refugees and survivors: creative and transformative responses to trauma after natural disasters, war and other crises. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
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This resource provides an interactive lesson plan designed to help students learn about the refugee experiences. Students read articles, react to art pieces, then are involved in class discussions as well as responsive writing. Students look through an indigenous art gallery called We Were Strangers Too, and learn about the refugee experience.
Reference: Anti-Defamation League. (2016). We Were Strangers Too: Learning about Refugees through Art.
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This online resource includes a variety of lesson plans and activities. Lesson one and two suggest a variety of provoking stories about the refugee experience to which students will be asked to respond through art. Lesson three and four involve looking at a variety of art created by refugees and thoughtfully responding
Reference: United Nations. (2007, April 6). Unit plan for ages 9-11 in Art: A Response Through Artwork.
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This resource is a music video that was created entirely by students of refugee background, from the lyrics, to the melody, to the choreography. It demonstrates how art, such as music, can provide a platform for students to express their emotions, thoughts and experiences.
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This resource is a video describing a community art project for refugees. Young refugees are encouraged to create art pieces, and use words to describe their art. It is clear from the video that the art has a significant positive impact on the literacy development of the children.
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This resource is a community-specific in that it provides arts-based programs for children and adults in locations with a high refugee background population. Families engage in activities over a 9 week period, and celebrate at the end with a gathering. There is a focus on intergenerational connections and knowledge building.
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This resource is for newcomers and refugees artists in Toronto. Funding is available to support individuals and collectives.
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This resource works in various locations such as Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, UAE and other Arab countries. The focus is the use of art as psychotherapy with children and women of refugee background. The website serves as a resource as there are videos with examples of activities from the programs (such as “Selfie Art” and painting prompts) that could be replicated in various other contexts.
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