Artifact
Who represented the artifact "Breaking Barriers?"
Aryan Shah
What does the totem symbolize in Thomas King's short story "Totem"
The totem pole represents the hardships of Indigenous culture
Who is the main character in the dramatic skit: "Embracing Identity?"
Nayef Hossein
State or summarize our thematic statement
Our ability to persevere in the face of oppression and assimilation is crucial for reclaiming our voice and preserving our identity.
Who originally found the artifact the "Box of Boundless Spirits?"
The great Surajan Jeyasuthan
Who made a connection with the "Box of Boundless Spirits"
Eric Zhao
What ethnicity is the main character of “Embracing Identity?"
Nayef immigrated from Bangladesh
What short story did our group choose for our english culminating assignment?
"Totem" by Thomas King
What do the chains around the "Box of Boundless Spirits" represent in terms of the thematic statement?
The forces of assimilation and the constraints imposed on cultural identity.
Who made a connection to Harriet Tubman during the exhibition?
Madhav
Why was the main character in "Embracing Identities" bullied at school
His culture, food, and clothing
What is one way individuals or communities can preserve their cultural identity in the face of assimilation?
- By maintaining and practicing their cultural traditions, languages, and customs.
- By educating others about their culture and history
- By creating and sharing art, literature, and stories that reflect their cultural identity
What does the wall symbolize in Aryan's clay sculpture "Breaking Barriers?"
The wall symbolizes the obstacles Indigenous people face, such as discrimination, oppression, and marginalization, historically silencing their voices.
List two course texts that were referenced in the connections.
- Stories of resurgence
- Treaties of words
- There There by Tommy Orange
- Moon of Crusted Snow
- Treaty Words: For As Long As The Rivers Flow
- The Break
What was the main message of the skit "Embracing Identities?"
Embracing one's identity and culture can serve as a source of strength and resilience
In the skit "Embracing Identities," who plays the role for the main character's father?
Aryan Shah plays the role of the father Abdul
Explain what role art has in preserving and upholding our cultural identity?
- They serve physical value as representations of our heritage
- They can transmit historical context and knowledge across generations
- Artifacts can reinforce cultural traditions and practices
In what ways does Opal in Tommy Orange's "There there" or Thomas King's "Totem Pole" demonstrate the struggle of indigenous people
- They show resilience against challenges faced by Indigenous peoples.
- They struggle to preserve their cultural identity in the face of oppression.
- They demonstrate the strength of Indigenous communities in reclaiming their heritage.
Explain or discuss the impact of assimilation on cultural identity through the character Nayef Hossein in our skit "Embracing Identity"
- Loss of cultural heritage due to peer pressure to assimilate
- Internal conflict due to hardships balancing being Bangladeshi and wanting to fit in with his peers
What year was Madhav's "Chained Resilience" sculpted?
1999