Racism and Education: Different Perspectives and Experiences = Le racisme et l'education: Perspectives et experiences diverses.

These 12 essays provide insights into how racism demoralizes and debilitates the confidence of all Canadians affected in the educational milieu, especially the young. The writers all unmistakably signal the challenge for change and a renewed commitment to justice and equality. Essays include: (1) "There is a Better Canadian Answer" (Patrick Brascoupe Apikan); (2) "Aboriginal Peoples, Racism and Education in Canada: A Few Comments" (Paul Chartrand); (3) "Anti-Racist Education and the Curriculum--A Privileged Perspective" (Nora Dewar Allingham); (4) "Different Perspectives and Experiences: Memories from The Sir Martin Frobisher School" (Alootook Ipellie); (5) "Killing the 'Spirit' through a History of Racial Policies" (Mae Katt); (6) "Combatting Racism and Ethnocentrism in Educational Materials: Problems and Actions Taken in Quebec" (Marie McAndrew); (7) "A Young Person's Perspective" (Jennifer Melting Tallow); (8) "Actors Against Racism (AAR) Forever Together" (Arthur Miki); (9) "Educational Equity for Racial Minorities and the School. The Role of Community Action" (Alok Mukherjee); (10) "Racism in the Name of Education" (Bev Sellars); (11) "Thinking in the Rain" (Beryl Tsang); and (12) "Education: The Black Experience in Nova Scotia" (Robert Upshaw). (EH)