Anti-Racism Education

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The Story Grounds’ Anti-Racism page offers practical guides, activities, and curated toolkits designed to support meaningful conversations, learning, and action on racism, centring resources created by people with lived experience.

Stories in Action: Conversations on Anti-Racism

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Our How-To Guide

This guide contains practical tools, reflective prompts, and facilitation strategies to support meaningful conversations about racism. Designed for both new and experienced facilitators, it offers a framework rooted in respect, honouring truth, and action.

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Free Printable: Pre-Screening Activity

This 2-page pre-screening activity sheet contains guided questions and reflection prompts to help viewers engage critically with the film’s themes before watching.

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Free Printable: Post-Viewing Reflection Activity

This activity sheet contains reflection prompts, and action-oriented exercises to help students process the film’s messages.

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Free Printable: Pledge To Action Worksheet

This worksheet contains guided prompts to help individuals reflect on their learning and commit to concrete anti-racist actions. It supports accountability, encourages ongoing growth, and turns reflection into meaningful change.

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Want to read more about the research behind the films, or how they have been used?

Journal Article - The Realities of Racism: Exploring Attitudes in Manitoba, Canada

Journal Article: Diminishing defensiveness in anti-racist discourse: Common pushbacks to online anti-racism content and suggestions for strategic maneuvers

Journal Article: Viral videos to combat viral vitriol: methodological considerations for ethical engagement

High School students from UNESCO schools at anti-racism workshop held at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Resource Toolkits

A collection of educational and healing resources centering Black voices, with a focus on BIPOC-created content to support meaningful anti-racism work. Toolkit.
Resources focused on immigrant experiences and anti-racism, centering BIPOC voices and offering tools for education, healing, and advocacy.Toolkit.
Educational and healing resources to address anti-Muslim racism, centering Muslim voices and BIPOC creators in the fight against Islamophobia. Toolkit.
Resources centering First Nations, Inuit, and Métis voices to support anti-racism education, healing, and action across Canada. Toolkit.
Exploring the impacts of colonialism and the roots of lateral violence, this resource supports healing, education, and community strength. Toolkit.

The following toolkits of resources for healing from racism, responding to racism, and learning about racism have been curated to accompany each film. They prioritize resources created by people who experience racism themselves.

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Today is Two-Spirit and Trans Day of Visibility, and at the Storygrounds, we would like to honour Two-Spirit and trans Indigenous films and filmmakers from the prairies, where much of our work takes place. (We are based in Brandon, MB!)

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Wishing you a blessed Eid. As some mark this day in the shadows of war and displacement, we hold you close in our thoughts🤍

#eidmubarak❤️

March 15th is international day to combat Islamophobia.

On this day and every day: speak out against hate, educate yourself/others, challenge stereotypes/biases.
We have provided some resources at the end of this carousel to help you do that!

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On this International Women’s Day it’s important to remember…

Not all women experience the world the same way. Race, Indigeneity, class, disability, sexuality, and immigration status shape how women experience opportunity, safety,

As Black History Month “ended” in February, it’s worth asking: Why do these conversations only get attention one month a year?

Because the realities Black communities face don’t disappear when February ends. Including the con

Sending warm wishes for a blessed Ramadan to all who observe in our community🌙 #ramadanmubarak

Lunar New Year, celebrated on February 17, 2026, marks the start of a new year! We wish all those who celebrate a blessed and prosperous New Year🌟

#happylunarnewyear

Racism isn’t resurfacing by accident. It builds up layer by layer.

Teachers are reporting a rise in racist language in classrooms, including the n-word. Youth are being exposed to hate at unprecedented levels, and algorithm-driven platforms a

In response to the recent CBC article, "First Nations student assaulted at Steinbach middle school in alleged racist incident" we stand strongly against acts of hate and racism. All children deserve safety, dignity, and the freedom to go to

Black health advocates have long played a defining role in advancing health equity in Canada. While anti-Black racism’s legacy remains a reality in Canadian healthcare systems, Black leaders continue to make profound contributions to healthcare

We are heartbroken to hear about the violence in Tumbler Ridge, BC 💔

Those affected are in our hearts and thoughts during this difficult time.

Anti-Black caricatures were built as propaganda—designed to make Black people seem less human and to make racism feel normal. That history didn’t disappear; it evolves and reappears in “jokes, “memes,” and “satire.

Some anti-Black racist content is circulating right now.

If you’ve been impacted: protect your peace this weekend — mute/block, log off, and lean into community.
We’ve included a few resources and local ways to choose connection o

we, at The Story Grounds, stand for a world free from violence. For dignity, safety, and humanity for all people.

we are saying something because recent events involving ICE, increased violence, and anti-immigrant rhetoric demand a respon

The holidays can bring celebration and connection. It can also bring harm and difficult conversations.

Taking care of yourself and your community matters, especially during this season.

At The Story Grounds, we’re wishing you a gentle and jo

FILM CREDITS

Michelle Lam, Ph.D.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & RESEARCHER
Stephanie Spence

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, RESEARCHER & WRITER
Akech Mayuom

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, RESEARCHER & WRITER
Denise Humphreys

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & RESEARCHER
Kayleigh Tanner

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & RESEARCHER
Ayden Lambert

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & RESEARCHER
Pinned

Directed by — Gino delos Reyes
Written by — Danielle Morrisseau
Director of Photography — Quan Luong
1st Assistant Camera — Courtney Maertens
1st Assistant Director — Santiago Lasko
Gaffer / Key Grip — Emmanuel Cortes
Lighting / Grip Swing — Max Lau 2nd
Assistant Camera / Production
Assistant — Calvin Yearworth
Sound Recordist — Nick Ridley
Sound Designer — Mikko Quizon
Colorist — Peter Aragon
CAST
Saraya Clayton as Terri
Chantal Kuegle as Vicky
Alyx Buhler as Anne
EXTRAS
Joey Garvey
Matteus Neufeld
Location / Catering
Bistro on Notre Dame — c/o Dean Herkert
SPECIAL THANKS
Ngan Ha
Noel delos Reyes
Genefer delos Reyes
Estanislao Family
Mya Coutu
Breanna Carpio
In Search of a Better Life

Scriptwriter - Akech Mayuom
Director: Quan Luong
Cinematographer: Tyler Funk
Art Director: Madison Summer Dueck
Editor: Nathalie Massaroni
Production Assistant: Nathan Flores
CAST:
Sheila Ellamil-Lotuaco
Matt Jones
Jeffrey Reyes
Choices You Don't Make

Crew Director - Bisong Taiwo
Producer - Adesuwa Ero
Director of Photography - Reginald Isume
Makeup and Costume - Felicheeta Artistry
Location provided by - TableSpace Coworking Co.
CAST (in order of appearance)
Mike - Antonius Hackett
Male Coworker - Keegan Chase Dykstra
Female Coworker 1 - Anita Molinari
Female Coworker 2 - Laura Jacyna
Female Coworker 3 - Boma Cookey-gam
Friend 1 - Naba
Friend 2 - Bisong Taiwo
Friendly Manitoba?

Co-Directed: Tara Carpenter and Desiree Brightnose
Written by: Desiree Brightnose, Stephanie Spence, & Akech Mayuom
Filmed and Edited by: Tara Carpenter
Can't Dim My Light

Filmmakers - Nilufer and Saira Rahman (Snow Angel Films)
Scriptwriters - Akech Mayuom, Saira Rahman and Nilufer Rahman

Anti-Racism Education

THROUGH FILM

Our How-To Guide

Free Printable: Pre-Screening Activity

Free Printable: Post-Viewing Reflection Activity

Free Printable: Pledge To Action Worksheet

Want to read more about the research behind the films, or how they have been used?

Resource Toolkits

Black Anti-Racism Toolkit

Newcomer Anti-Racism Toolkit

Islamophobia Toolkit

Indigenous Anti-Racism Toolkit

Colonialism and Lateral Violence Toolkit

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Michelle Lam, Ph.D.

Stephanie Spence

Akech Mayuom

Denise Humphreys

Kayleigh Tanner

Ayden Lambert

Pinned

In Search of a Better Life

Choices You Don't Make

Friendly Manitoba?

Can't Dim My Light

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