Laachi
A year-long multimedia initiative celebrating how communities express identity and belonging, and building compassion and connection through the art of shared story
of Manitoba high school students have been subjected to racism at school. A significant portion of youth experience racial harassment in their daily school life.
Manitoba Child & Youth Report, 2017
of Manitoba youth identified racism and discrimination as a top issue facing people their age.eing treated differently due to skin color, culture, or identity is among their biggest concerns
Special Report on the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth, 2021
Black residents and other people of color reported an even lower post-pandemic sense of belonging.
Winnipeg Vital Signs Report, 2022
of racialized students reported feeling pressured to “tone down” their language, clothing, or cultural traditions in order to fit in on campus.
uOttawa, 2025
Explore a year of gatherings that celebrate belonging through story, art, music, and connection across Manitoba’s diverse communities.
An intimate literary gathering where our featured guests will share their stories and letters of belonging, inspiring attendees to write their own reflections.
A poetic evening where voices and rhythms intertwine, inviting poets and attendees to share, reflect, and write on belonging together.
An engaging evening of theatre where actors and playwrights explore empathy, identity, and dialogue through captivating performances and shared participation.
A vibrant musical evening where singers and musicians share pieces inspired by home, identity, and migration, celebrating sound as a language of belonging.
A storytelling event through dance and movement, inviting participants to experience emotion and connection beyond words.
A visual arts gathering where painters, photographers, and filmmakers explore belonging through image, light, and form, encouraging attendees to create small reflections of their own.
A culinary storytelling experience where chefs and community members share food, recipes, and memories that tie deeply to belonging and home.
An evening dedicated to the natural world, where environmentalists and architects reflect on land, sustainability, and belonging through stories of place and care.
A dedicated youth-led celebration where youth of all ages will express identity and learning through creative storytelling, art, and dialogue.
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