Claudette Bradshaw Honours the Winners of the "Racism. Stop It!" National Video Competition
TORONTO, March 21, 2002 -- Minister of Labour and Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women) Claudette Bradshaw today honoured the 10 winning teams of the "Racism. Stop It!" National Video Competition, at a ceremony marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.For decades now, on March 21, Canada has observed the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. For the last six years, the National Video Competition has successfully mobilized youth in taking a stand against discrimination. This competition, sponsored by Panasonic Canada Inc., gives students from 12 to 18 years of age an opportunity to express their thoughts on the elimination of racial discrimination.
"I would like to say how proud I am of everyone who took part in the competition", said Minister Bradshaw. "Their enthusiasm and concern inspire me. The videos give me hope that Canada will continue to be an open, democratic country, where everyone feels welcome and can participate in society."
This year, more than 1100 students, representing 342 teams from every province and territory across the country, were engaged in this competition. The 2002 winning videos can be viewed on the March 21 Web site at www.march21.gc.ca
The March 21 Campaign highlights the Government of Canada's commitment to promoting respect and diversity and connection between Canadians, as stated in the Speech from the Throne and the last federal budget.
Information :
David Klug
Office of Minister Bradshaw
(819) 953-5646
A list of the 10 winning teams is attached. A copy of their videos is available upon request.
BACKGROUNDER
RACISM. STOP IT!
2002 National Video Competition Winning Teams
March 21, 2002
Primary Colours
Oak Bay High School
2151 Cranmore Road
Victoria, British Columbia V8R 1Z2
(250) 598-3361,BC,Graham Stark (17)
"Bloop," shape up and make the first move! Graham employed animation to promote a clear and light-hearted message that "It doesn't matter what we look like, we can all get along!"
No Joke
Victoria High School
1260 Grant Street
Victoria, British Columbia V8T 1C2
(250) 388-5456
BC,Dan Fleming (17)
Charles Philp (18)
Rose McKenzie (16)
Tim Zemanek (16)
Chad Laidlaw (17)
What do you call a person who ---- ? Do you get it? Well, this troupe of stand-up comics does get the joke and demonstrates that racism is not funny.
The School Bus Ride
Tatsikiisaapo'p Middle School
P.O. Box 729
Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0
(403) 737-2846,AB
Tiffany Weasel Head (12)
Lannie Wolf Child (14)
Matthew Minoose (13)
Dustin Day Rider (15)
It is a rough ride when you're being made fun of by your peers. These students understand what it is like to be judged by stereotypes. They send the message that we're all the same and better together.
Stop it/imp.: a request
Balmoral Hall
630 Westminster Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3S1
(204) 784-1600,MB,
Jane Polak Scowcroft (15)
racism/ n.: antagonism towards other races Jane and her friends define what is wrong when we promote racism. Judging someone by their skin colour doesn't let anyone's heart live and enjoy life.
Pop-a-Long
Nuiyak School
General Delivery
Sanikiluaq, Nunavut X0A 0W0
(867) 266-8816,NU,
Josh Meeko (12)
Gordon Meeko Kavik (12)
Timothy Kowcharlie (12)
Aibillie Amitook (12)
Wanda Kavik (12)
At the top of the world, not only are there sing-a-longs but there are pop-a-longs, which demonstrate that actions are more important than words.
Wall of Racism
Dundas District Public School
397 King Street West
Dundas, Ontario L9H 1W9
(905) 628-8636,ON,
Rachel Simpson (13)
Bill Valeriote (12)
Kate Bullock (13)
Anni Stone (13)
A.J. Sanges (13)
These young workers know the moves, do the groove, sing the tunes and have the tools to break down barriers. This hip team demonstrates that racism is no great wall and together we can break down the barriers of racism.
They Always Listen
Etobicoke School of the Arts
675 Royal York Road
Etobicoke, Ontario M8Y 2T1
(416) 394-6910,ON
James Martin (18)
David Federman (17)
Stop and Listen! James and David demonstrate the power of words over future generations of Canadians.
La vie en couleurs
École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité
623 Smyth Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 1N7
(613) 521-4999,ON,
Isabelle Aubin (18)
Tomislav Petkovic (18)
Antonio Rivas (18)
It's to a rap beat that the members of this team highlight the interpersonal relations of young people of different cultures from their school. These young individuals have made their choice: together we are stronger.
Dans le noir
Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf
c/o Emilie Ricard-Harvey
3200 de la côte St.Catherine Road
Montréal, Québec H3T 1C1
(514) 342-9342,QC,
Émilie Ricard-Harvey (18)
Marie-Hélène Jodoin (18)
Jason Roy Léveillée (18)
This team brings us to think and to question ourselves. Does prejudice make us blind?
Différents mais humains
École secondaire Armand-Corbeil
795 J.F. Kennedy Street
Terrebonne, Québec J6W 1X2
(450) 492-3407,QC,Ma•té Cundari (16)
Isabelle Lebire (16)
Ma•té et Isabelle propose that we look at society in a new way. How many seasons will it take to erase all traces of discrimination?
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