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Activism<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n \n Art as activism <\/a>\n
A Tedx Talk by Shannon Galpin about public art\u2019s power to inspire and move people to create change<\/a>.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n How one activist combines impactful art and advocacy to save the Earth <\/a>\n
An artist uses her artwork to raise awareness about environmental issues.<\/a> <\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Music that has changed the world <\/a>\n
Musicians have used their music to raise awareness about social issues. This article from Global Citizen discusses 16 famous songs.<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Ta\u2019Kaiya Blaney: Shallow Waters <\/a>\n
\u201cShallow Waters\u201d video<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Xiuhtezcatl at Tedx FrontRange <\/a>\n
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez gives a talk about how youth can take action to create change. <\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n A Tribe Called Red \u201cThe Road\u201d (live)\u2014Polaris Music Prize 2013 <\/a>\n
Tribe Called Red performs at the Polaris Music Prize gala. The band uses their music to raise awareness about issues affecting Indigenous peoples.<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Emmanuel Jal: The music of a war child <\/a>\n
Emmanuel Jal tells his story of being a child soldier in Sudan and the power of music to heal and to raise awareness. (For older students)<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Deep sea diving\u2026 in a wheelchair <\/a>\n
A Tedx Talk by performance artist Sue Austin, where she reshapes how we think about disability. (For older students)<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Freewheeling <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Sonita Alizadeh <\/a>\n
A look at Afghan rapper, Sonita Alizadeh, and how she speaks out about child marriage. A video of one of her songs is included. (For older students: Note some sensitive content. Preview the content to decide if it is appropriate for your students.)<\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Global Peace Song Awards <\/a>\n
An award designed to raise awareness about music\u2019s power to inspire peace.<\/a> <\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Teenage Defender of First Nations Rights Becomes Literal Superhero <\/a>\n
The story of Shannen Koostachin inspires the creation of a Cree superhero.<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n How street art can transform communities <\/a>\n
Community street art projects making a difference around the world.<\/a> <\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n How painting can transform communities <\/a>\n
A Ted Talk about the start of favela painting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, by two Dutch artists. They helped the residents to build community pride.<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n The history of the rainbow flag <\/a>\n
From the BBC, the background on the making of the rainbow flag. (For older students)<\/a> <\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Student Contest <\/a>\n
An arts contest to raise awareness about ocean pollution.<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Pakistan\u2019s first animated kids\u2019 film packs subversive punch <\/a>\n
A radio interview with Pakistani director Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy about Teen Bahadur<\/i>, the first animated feature film made in Pakistan<\/a>.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Pakistan Music: Lyari Notes <\/a>\n
A Pakistani rock star teaches a group of girls to express themselves through music. (For older students)<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Benefits of the Arts<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n \n Reading Harry Potter Might Make You a Better Person <\/a>\n
A study shows that children who identify with Harry Potter develop greater empathy for and tolerance of others.<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Arts Education <\/a>\n
UNESCO promotes two approaches to Arts Education. (For teacher)<\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n The Power of Culture for Development <\/a>\n
A brochure about culture\u2019s role (including the arts) in sustainable development. (For teacher)<\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Photo Gallery: Creative Economies <\/a>\n
The arts in the economy.<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Music Monday Anthem: We Are One <\/a>\n
A music video celebrating the place music has in communities and schools.<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Arts and Human Rights<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n \n Lego admits \u2018mistake\u2019 in Ai Weiwei row <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n The musicians fighting back against extremism <\/a>\n
Musicians in Morocco use their music to fight extremist ideas. (For older students)<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Protecting Our Heritage and Fostering Creativity <\/a>\n
Arts and culture\u2019s role in transforming communities and sustainable development. (For teacher)<\/a> <\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Risking it all to bring music back to Afghanistan <\/a>\n
A radio interview with Dr. Ahmad Sarmast about his music school. (For older students)<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Pakistan: Music Under Siege <\/a>\n
<\/a>Musicians fight to reclaim the right to perform music in Pakistan. (For older students: Note some sensitive content. Preview the video to decide if it is appropriate for your students.)<\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Singing for Syria <\/a>\n
A group of Syrian girls find their voice through music classes.<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Arts and Reconciliation<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n \n Ottawa children honour residential school survivors with art <\/a>\n
Children create murals to honour residential school survivors.<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n \u2018Fatty Legs\u2019: A Residential School Story Kids Love <\/a>\n
A look at how Fatty Legs<\/em> raises awareness about residential schools and how the book connects with Indigenous and non-Indigenous children.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Rita Joe National Song Project: Let me find my talk <\/a>\n
<\/a>Students in five communities across Canada created songs based on what the poem \u201cI Lost My Talk\u201d by poet Rita Joe means to them and their communities.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Students Discuss the Rita Joe Song Project <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Savage <\/a>\n
A young girl in the 1950s is taken away from her family and sent to a residential school.<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Arts and Peace<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n \n Photo essay: Syrian refugee children tell their stories <\/a>\n
Syrian refugee children share their stories about living in a war-torn country.<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n South Sudan artists paint for peace in Juba <\/a>\n
Artists in South Sudan spread a message of peace through a public art project.<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Cultural Caravan for Peace <\/a>\n
Musicians in the Sahara and the Sahel region use music and art to promote peace and preserve their cultural heritage. (For older students)<\/a> <\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n G\u00e9n\u00e9ration Taragalte <\/a>\n
A photo essay about a band from the oasis town of M’Hamid on the edge of the Sahara, taking part in the Cultural Caravan for Peace.<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Global Peace Photo Award <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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