A transmission from the future is received, broadcast from 98.6 FM, The Adoopowinaak! in Eabametoong First Nation, witness the celebration of the epochal Great Event of 2052 - the moment that reshaped humanity's destiny.
From the depths of history emerges a relic--a vinyl record, a masterpiece crafted in 2023 by Unionville High School students. Hear the resonating voices of the youth as they share their immigrant experiences of journeying to and adapting to life in Canada. These recordings help ignite the flame of change, advocating fairness and inclusivity, seeking the warm embrace of equity.
This transmission is a living testament to the progress and desire for change. Let poetry and music guide our journey, as we embark on a path towards an illuminated and limitless future full of boundless potential.
Album Cover Artworks
Each album cover was inspired by one of the album's soundtracks. The cover art connects to the theme, A Seat at the Table, by depicting various dishes. 100 vinyl records with corresponding sleeves and inserts were created and distributed to project stakeholders and community members as a means to share our student’s lived experiences and to inspire anti-racist work. To quote visual artist, activist and scholar Syrus Marcus Ware "... make the revolution irresistible." In and through the arts Unionville High School students and staff attempt to do just that. Album Insert - Artist Statements for Sides A and B
This transmission was made possible through Alpha Education's initiative, "Shadows of Racism: Voices Unheard," and by a Ministry of Education Community-Connected Experience Learning (CCEL) grant. Special thanks are extended to Unionville High School’s Community Classroom, History, Music, and Visual Arts departments for their contributions to the project. A heartfelt acknowledgment is also extended to Jacqueline Teh, an award-winning Juno songwriter, musician, and educator, for her guidance and mentorship as a consulting guest artist.
The "Shadows of Racism: Voices Unheard" project culminates in a group exhibition involving students from across the GTA. The exhibition, entitled "A Seat at the Table," will be hosted at the Ontario Science Centre on October 20th, 2023.
Album Insert - Artist Statements for Sides A and B
This transmission was made possible through Alpha Education's initiative, "Shadows of Racism: Voices Unheard," and by a Ministry of Education Community-Connected Experience Learning (CCEL) grant. Special thanks are extended to Unionville High School’s Community Classroom, History, Music, and Visual Arts departments for their contributions to the project. A heartfelt acknowledgment is also extended to Jacqueline Teh, an award-winning Juno songwriter, musician, and educator, for her guidance and mentorship as a consulting guest artist.
The "Shadows of Racism: Voices Unheard" project culminates in a group exhibition involving students from across the GTA. The exhibition, entitled "A Seat at the Table," will be hosted at the Ontario Science Centre on October 20th, 2023.
Credits
Art Director: R. Liu
Sound Designer: Starry Mark
Voice Actors & Script Writers: J. Camara, B. Chan, A. Wong, A. Zhou & K. Lee
Graphic Designers:
- J. Liu + A. Peng (album cover #1)
- V. Fang + C. Zhang (album cover #2)
- C. Feng (album cover #3)
- R. Liu (album cover #4)
- C. Liu (album cover #5)