Dumplings & Dialogue: Combating Anti-Asian Racism
Join social justice educator Alice Te for a unique virtual learning experience that blends the art of dumpling making with critical dialogue about the historical and current issues of anti-Asian racism through the experiences of Asians in Canada.
Join Alice Te for a unique and delicious virtual learning experience that will broaden your perspective on anti-Asian racism while discovering how to make Chinese dumplings. Explore the origins of this savoury dish while learning about the historical and current issues of anti-Asian racism through the experiences of Asians in Canada.
Delve into the rich history and cultural significance of Chinese dumplings, a dish with more than 1,800 years of legacy originating in the Han Dynasty, and explore its many variations throughout East Asia and beyond. There are many variations of dumplings spanning East Asia: Jiaozi in Mandarin, Mandu in Korean, Gyoza in Japanese. And of course, there are many versions of filled dumplings spanning every culture and corner of the world.
Through sensory and critical conversations, you'll gain a deeper understanding of Asian Canadian identities and experiences and how these are interconnected to anti-Black, anti-Indigenous racism and colonialism. Engage in discussions to help you learn and understand the historical and present injustices facing Asian communities.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience a unique blend of sensory and intellectual exploration while developing an authentic and deeper understanding of Chinese culture.
Length: 120 minutes
Sample Menu:
pork, shitake mushrooms and chinese cabbage dumplings
dipping sauce
Fresh Ingredient Kits: Canada-wide delivery
Type: Virtual or in-person (within the GTA)
Serves: 2 or 4
Learning: Materials to encourage personal learning around the themes explored during the workshop are sent to participants both pre & post event
Meet Your Leader: Alice Te
Alice Te has been a social justice educator for over 30 years and has had the opportunity to work in many educational spaces of teaching and learning including the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario as the coordinator of Equity and Women's Services, Toronto District School Board as an elementary teacher and equity consultant, OISE/UT and York University's Faculty of Education as a course director. She is a strong advocate and practitioner of anti-oppressive education, intersectional feminism and culturally relevant pedagogy. She has recently coordinated the writing of a number of educational resources addressing anti-Asian and anti-Black racism, and often facilitates workshops on anti-oppressive education. On a personal note, Alice identifies as a cis-woman, Chinese Filipina, and has been a settler in Canada since she was 5 years old. She loves to run but does not see herself as an athlete. And she loves to cook but does not see herself as a chef!
Alice is currently the CEO and co-founder of Intersectional Inquiry Educational Consulting Inc.
Learning Outcomes
Learn 💡
about the historical and contemporary context of anti-Asian racism and its connection to anti-Black, anti-Indigenous racism and colonialism.
Explore 🥟
the origins of Chinese dumplings and how this savoury dish has a version in almost every culture.
Develop 📖
an authentic and deeper understanding of Chinese culture through a sensory and intellectual event.
Fuel ⚡️
employees with a meal while learning how to make homemade dumplings step-by-step.