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Unspoken Tears - Arezki (Clip)
2022
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This scene in Unspoken Tears features a teacher, Arezki Terkemani, sharing with his class a song about what it feels like to leave one’s country. His students, refugees who came to Canada for sanctuary, then reflect on their experiences of leaving their countries. While the students lament what and who they had to leave behind, only a few say they would prefer to remain in Canada rather than return to their former homes. By watching the clips of Mr. Terkemani’s class and going through the activities in the mini-lesson, students will gain an understanding that identity is made up of …
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This scene in Unspoken Tears features a teacher, Arezki Terkemani, sharing with his class a song about what it feels like to leave one’s country. His students, refugees who came to Canada for sanctuary, then reflect on their experiences of leaving their countries. While the students lament what and who they had to leave behind, only a few say they would prefer to remain in Canada rather than return to their former homes. By watching the clips of Mr. Terkemani’s class and going through the activities in the mini-lesson, students will gain an understanding that identity is made up of many interconnected aspects—such as life experience, family history, heritage and peer groups—and explore connections to identity, place, culture and belonging through creative expression. (In French with English subtitles.)
