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As told by a community of matriarchs, this memoir-style collection beautifully captures childhood memories from the islands, juxtaposed against reflections on anti-Black racism faced by contributors as newcomers to Canada.
Celebrating the Long-held Tradition of Storytelling
For more than five years, members of the UBUNTU Writing Group met weekly to reminisce and collaboratively create, using paint and words. The work celebrates moments from the collective pasts of the group’s contributors, and is intended to inspire future generations. In September 2020, these creations were captured, compiled and published in a collection, called REFLECTIONS - Through Our Stories and Paintings.
The Ubuntu Writing Group, supported by a grant from The Ontario Trillium Foundation, continues its work to share reflections and perspectives with the community.
Testimonials
Each time, I pick up my copy of REFLECTIONS, I appreciate something new about the innocence of childhood, the painful, heavy burden of history, and the wisdom of reflection. I always come away with a better understanding of how we must all suffer and celebrate together. I am grateful for these cherished insights.
Maureen Kures, Radiant Mourning
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