About the Project
The Ghanaian concept of Sankofa was the inspiration behind this project, which instigated a whole of school inquiry exploring and celebrating identity and cultural diversity.
We trained staff in participatory arts and narrative therapy techniques and together with our wonderful collaborators ran workshops in storytelling, visual art, song writing, music production, photography, video, dance and movement. This culminated in two award winning music videos that have been screened widely.
Client
Sacred Heart Primary
School Fitzroy
School Fitzroy
Focus
Community Arts, Identity, Belonging
Partners
Creative Victoria, Zoë Barry, Esther Henderson, Monkey Marc, MC Mantra, Dagogo Obogo
Project Date
Apr-Sep 2021
Achievements
Winners of the 2021 Victorian Multicultural Film Festival, Screenings at Melbourne’s Federation Square, SBS On Demand, community radio interviews with students.
“My family and my mum were very proud of me because in all the videos we were expressing our cultures and where our families come from. It matters to share these stories.”
Grade 6 Student
