The content presented was accessible for grades 5-8 students and was supported by explanations and examples that students could connect with. Additionally, it provided ideas for positive pathways forward for student action, individually and collectively.

Joel and Germaine’s Anti-Racism Presentation is both informative and engaging. They speak from personal experience. As a teacher I have a better understanding of the terminology related to the topic and now feel more comfortable teaching it to my own students.

INSPIRATION REPUBLIC does a wonderful job of teaching students about important issues in Canada's history and present using appropriate language, visuals, and engagement. Your students will laugh, learn, and reflect on the role that race plays in our everyday life.

The presentation PEOPLE YOU MAY KNOW kept my students engaged, taught them a bit of Canadian history, and kept them up to speed for some current issues and jargon that some adults might not be fully versed in. Great job overall!

The mental health awareness session was an excellent way to get students to understand the effects of their actions on others and how this can be turned around. The acronym 'HOPE' is something that can be easily remembered and teachers can apply this to their classrooms.

Inspiration Republic (Joel and Germaine) were fabulous to work with.Their presentation was informative and engaging and students had a great time! Their messaging was inspiring and uplifting and showed many students how they could be an ally for others!

The energy and relatable personal stories from Joel & Germain hooked the students from the very first moment that our assembly began, and maintained student engagement until the very end. It was superb!

A great presentation that addresses an important message.

It's informative, easy to understand, discusses all the current terms and suggests next steps that are easy to understand.

They spoke with great insight and personal experience which helped relate it to real things.

Inspiration Republic definitely brought an inspiring message through their presentation, "You, Me, Us." Students enjoyed a great mix of live hosts, video field trips, and interactive class challenges.

This presentation was real, informative, relatable, and important; the presenters shared their personal stories as a way of connecting with their audiences while delivering integral material that everyone should experience. Thank you very much!

The overall tone was positive - it was clear that your goal is to empower kids to be allies and the drivers of change for a more just, equitable world. You also did a great job explaining terms like microaggressions and white priviledge in a way that did not feel condescending or judgemental.

The Inspiration Republic virtual presentation titled "The People You May Know" was an excellent way for our school community to kick off Black History Month. The virtual presentation was at an appropriate level for our grade 4 to 8 students to understand the complex issues of anti-black racism, white privilege and allyship. I highly recommend other schools to consider hosting the presentation to help educate their students on these critical topics. Thank you!

Their examples were real, they explained the language they were using. The explanation was age appropriate and the examples they used to relate to the kids were right on.

Inspiration republic did a great presentation that was informative, motivating and inspiring to my students. It made them think, give their opinions and inspired them to do more to support equity and justice.

Be informed by this lively and timely presentation. The non-threatening and engaging discussion will leave you wanting more.

This presentation was amazing, very informative and engaging!

If your school is looking for an age appropriate presentation on black Canadian history, this is for you! An absolute hit that students are still raving about!

They presented age appropriate content on a subject matter that could be overwhelming and or too advanced for younger students. Trusting them benefited us all-they taught Jk-grade 3 students about "Black History IS Canadian History" in a manner that was extremely informative and authentic. I would highly recommend Inspiration Republic to any school. You can trust that they will teach your students with passion and integrity.

Perfect balance of information and interaction. The truth is clearly shared, but also the positive important figures of change. Key ideas shared in a super fun and energetic way.

Inspiration Republic does a fantastic job of presenting the message of standing up against racism in a way that students can easily understand and support.

Inspiration Republic are very dynamic and engaging speakers who use a variety of media and interactive points in their presentation. My Grade 8 students really enjoyed and learned from the presentation.

We learned a lot and had fun while we were at! Thank you, Inspiration Republic, for challenging us to broaden our horizons and question our perspectives, and for making us accountable to do this.

Inspiration Republic lives up to its name!

This presentation is a refreshingly spirited and energetic dialogue on an otherwise serious global topic. It comes across as a real discussion rather than a lecture. A heartfelt, honest and straightforward talk.

Joel and Chris from the Inspiration Republic brought an engaging message about Anti-Racism and Allyship to our students. The information and the virtual field trip to Buxton, ON to share our Canadian Black History was a highlight - acknowledging racism- SHOWING UP, SPEAKING UP, and LISTENING UP !!.

Bravo! I love this formation.

Inspiration Republic was an amazing opportunity to bring Anti-Black Racism education to our school. Joel and Germaine provided a positive, engaging, knowledge-filled, and educational learning experience, through the lens of fun and entertainment, that honours and lifts up our diversity. Thank you.

This was a great look at important people of colour in Canadian history. It focuses on the positives these people achieved but also hi-lights some of the dark Canadian history we do not like to acknowledge.

Inspiration Republic shared inspiring and eye-opening stories about the resilience and profound impact of Black Canadian heroes to our classrooms. They taught us that Black History is Canadian History.

Inspiration Republic Provides an engaging presentation that keeps students engaged and provides just the right level of information to have the students be informed and engaged enough to spread what they have learned.

Very approachable, would be a good springboard for a research project on one of the influential people. Respectful and appropriate subject material

Thank you for a great presentation that helped my students see how their words matter. This really helped to highlight how important it is to be a leader and stand up against racism in all its forms.

Joel and Germaine modeled allyship with such care for our students and staff and defined microaggressions, supporting deeper understanding of the power of words. Their visuals and analogies to create a deeper understanding of multiple perspectives and privilege provide educators with language and examples to support classroom discussions.

Very useful to have deep conversations of anti-black racism. They explained things in a very student friendly and memorable way. Led to a great discussion and hopefully among my students.

Our school watched the virtual presentation and everyone loved it! The presenters were so enthusiastic, passionate, and really connected with the students, despite not talking directly to them. Thank you!

Germaine and Joel bring enthusiasm and passion to their presentations that engages students immediately. Through their use of anecdotes and demonstrations, they are able to help explain racism to students in a way that allows students to get an idea of other perspectives, and leaves them with tool and strategies to continue their path in antiracist allyship.

Energetic, well organized, captured audience, dynamic presentation with movement as well. time efficient.

Our students were so engaged in the Anti-Black Racism assembly put on by Inspiration Republic. Joel and Germaine did a great job centering Black voices, stories and reflecting on their own privilege while getting students to take action and remain accountable in dismantling White Supremacy and Anti- Black Racism.

When Inspiration Republic came to our school, they found a way to get the students involved and interested in black history that we had not learned before. Black History is Canadian History! As grade 7 students, we recommend this show because they made the learning fun and enlightening for everyone, and we all really enjoyed it.

You were interactive and interesting, the students enjoyed it and were actively listening.

Inspiration Republic will inspire your students to have compassion and delve deeper into the history of suppression and racism and how emancipation was just the first step in changing mindsets throughout the world.

I highly recommend Inspiration Republic to other schools and would like to have them back at Pineland for the Healthy Relationships session. Students and staff learned about resilience and doing the right thing while learning about black history month.

The lessons were new and drew students into learning more about Canadian History

This presentation takes the often popular, Americanized, celebrity-culture-worship version of Black History Month and brings it home. It's an incredible story of local heroes that worked for positive change. Their story is Canada's story--for you, me, and us.

Inspiration Republic is a great team!

A valuable presentation that teaches students about issues happening in the world around them and brings to life how to be an ally!

Excellent presentation. Fits well with any social studies/justice course. Shows a very human face to the impacts of racism. A great way to help kids be more empathetic

It was a spectacular presentation and I appreciate learning about the life experiences and Racism towards black people

Dynamic, Engaging, Relevant! Showcasing local leaders truly inspires and empowers!

Inspiration Republic was an excellent introduction to racism for students.

It wasn't the typical presentation with only statistical facts, but the speakers made some heart-felt points and this was great for our level of students (grade 9-11).

Inspiration Republic provided a very relatable, interesting presentation that kept students engaged.

Your message that black history is canadian history is a great message to continue to use to endorse the importance of the work you are doing.

This was a great way to give our students some perspective on how Black history is just a part of Canadian history. This presentation was engaging and students were very interested and involved.

The virtual presentation allowed each classroom teacher to connect the class with the topic and monitor students receptiveness to the presentation. The smaller groups got more out of this presentation than a larger gathering would permit. I was great having the speakers enter the each classroom virtually and connect with the staff and students.

Engaging introduction to get an important discussion going on the contributions of heroic Canadians of varied backgrounds to our shared society.

Presenters were warm and kind, able to present difficult issues with grace .

Inspiration Republic did a fantastic job defining, informing, and demonstrating issues surrounding Anti-Black Racism to our students. Their presentation was well received by our students! We wish it could have been longer!

Inspiration Republic's presentation on Anti-Black Racism was informative and engaging! They discuss important topics using analogies and visuals to keep students engaged, which encourages them to take action and stand up against racism in their own lives.

This presentation is very well done and is a wonderful way to educate the importance of inclusion, diversity and race in our world.

Your presentation was thought provoking and engaging for our students.The positive feedback came from the students.

Ties in with CCRCE schools work of allyship; promotes positive messages for youth

You kept it relatable and engaging for the students (and educators).

IR delivers a positive supporting message that reinforces we all have our own battles to overcome and everyone needs support at some point in their life.

Inspiration Republic's Black History Presentation 'YOU, ME, US' brings past historical events to life with thought-provoking, enthusiastic, and high energy presentations that incorporate humour, games, and activities while maintaining the integrity of the message and reinforcing its relevance for our society today. Our students described their recent presentation as EPIC!!

An incredible interactive presentation that highlighted the importance of anti-black racism to students and how they can be a part of the change that needs to occur. Powerful and necessary!

Joel and Germaine brought a very important message of Equity and Perseverance, delivered to our students with an impressive energy and passion that our students related to with great interest.

Our entire school loved the IREP presentation! Incredibly engaging, correctly pitched for all of our K-6 students, and left us all with a take-aways and reflection pieces.

The presentation was very well-suited to both groups and developmentally appropropriate. Not only would I recommend these presentations for schools, I think it should be mandated to schools.

Loved the presentation, so kid friendly and engaging. Important and complex topics made so accessible for young kids!

Thank-you Inspiration Republic for the engaging presentation that applies to young people's lives today. Great job weaving the past and present to inform students about the nature of black racism and how to be an ally.

It was fun and interactive for the students. It brought a great message in a kid-friendly manner. The students loved the song at the end, too.

I found this presentation accessible and engaging for my students. The presenters spoke about racism in a way my students could understand.

Joel and Germaine tailored the information and the format of their presentations making it relevant to the age of the audience. The show was interactive with volunteers and a game show as a culminating that activity to review the content. The biographical information about Elijah McCoy, Harry Jerome and Viola Desmond was tied to character traits (e.g., Never Give Up and Be A Problem Solver) and Canadian Black History. This helped to embed the learning rather than creating a one-off presentation that tokenizes Black History Month.

Great presentation! The learning take away is very powerful for everyone. The staff and students were all very engaged and the presenters did a fantastic job.

This presentation touched on a very important subject: Racism. With enthusiasm, appropriate language and song, my students were engaged and educated the entire time. My students have already asked when the next presentation is.

This is a message that all students should be hearing, and sometimes hearing it from someone other than the teacher, or parents can be more impactful.

Germaine and Joel's content was direct and unflinching which engaged staff and students and addressed the very real topics of microaggressions, and systemic racism through personal examples. We can't wait to have them back. Hands down, this is the best anti-racism presentation I have seen for students.

They teach important information in a positive and energetic way. Students were engaged the entire time!

Joel and Germaine were very engaging and dynamic. Our students learned about Black Canadians and their contributions to our history. The messages were empowering for all students.

Inspiration Republic does an amazing job of engaging students through a virtual platform to spread awareness and to educate students on the important topics of Allyship, White Privilege, Microaggressions, Racism, and Systemic Racism. This presentation was phenomenal and allowed for incredible discussions afterwards. Thank you Inspiration Republic for your message and for your time.

Joel and Germaine of Inspiration Republic were amazing! They have a positive message that is engaging for students and staff alike. I look forward to seeing other presentations.

This presentation was delivered with passion, compassion, and hope to inspire all students to treat others with respect, empathy, and complete acceptance.

The presentation was very informative and the game was engaging for students. The presenters were young and fun, so the students could relate to them. It was great! I highly recommend it!

iRep shares crucial and practical information about anti-racism that all students need to hear in a highly engaging and age appropriate way! Student feedback extremely positive, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Germaine and Joel gave powerful, concrete illustrations of some tough and abstract concepts like white privilege and microaggressions. They really helped students have a better understanding of anti-racism and allyship and provided foundational knowledge to help our school in creating more equitable and safe spaces.

Inspiration Republic presents relevant information, videos, and key definitions to explain to students why racism is not acceptable. Alternative solutions are provided which give students the power to fight against racism and discrimination. This was an excellent presentation.

Messages in your presentation are excellent! You were able to explain a very important topic to students in a way that they were able to understand! You're passionate about anti-black racism and it shows in your presentation!

Inspiration Rebublic was very inspirational. My students loved the interesting virtual tour and meeting peopleof the past. They learned about inclusion in a fun and interactive way.

Inspiration Republic stands by their name! Their in-person presentations were very inspirational! The presentations were age appropriate, engaging and informative! Germaine and Joel do a great job of creating awareness to all about racism and the importance of treating everyone with kindness, dignity and respect! They also emphasize the importance of supporting one another and standing up for one another because it is the right thing to do! Working together, we can make a positive difference in our world! Joel and Germaine are extremely personable! I would highly recommend them for your school!

Super informative in a way that still engages the students

Inspiration Republic educates young students about racism while inspiring them respect each other and value the uniqueness of each individual.

Joel and Germaine shed light on an important and underreported chapter of our history in energetic, kid-friendly ways. Would gladly hire them again for another virtual or in-person presentation.

It is relatable and accessible for many ages. It was a great entry point for many students are provided enough information to make it engaging, but not too overwhelming.

The passion of the presenters combined with the accessibility of the content and language was a wonderful entry point into an anti-racist conversation for my students!

Inspiration Republic has tied their own experiences and understandings together to form a clear narrative around Anti-Black Racism and presents the topic in a relatable, light-hearted way that still communicates the seriousness of the content.

These two gentlemen talk sincerely about their personal experiences and activism in anti black racism. Their presentation was heartfelt and easy for students as young as 9 and 10 to understand. I would love to see them back at our school doing live presentations with our students.

Down to earth, respectful humans guiding other humans on a path to kindness and equality for all.

A powerful & engaging student experience that captures Anti-black racism facing Black Canadians in an honest and relatable light. This presentation is impactful & ignites thought & conversation about white privilege, micro aggressions & discrimination, but inspires a call to action through empathy & solidarity. Leaves students with a hopeful spirit to transform the future and create meaningful change.

An Inspiration Republic presentation is a great interactive approach to engaging patents and students in uncomfortable but necessary discussions about anti-racism and other important topics. Be prepared to discover, learn, and connect to content that only serves to make us better equipped to be a welcoming, safe and inclusive school community!

Inspiration Republic is a great program for teacher PD and student presentations alike! The program is developed through active research and use of primary and secondary sources that they share through engaging and short videos of their research. Students will be engaged throughout and your post-presentation conversations will be full of life, which is such an engaging and positive way to kick important conversations about Canadian Black History. Their fun slogan and their conclusion take away are meaningful and can extend lessons in Language and Mathematics (S.E.L). Thank you Inspiration Republic!

Inspiration Republic did a wonderful job of connecting to the students in an educational and interactive way. Black History IS Canadian History!!! It's about YOU. It's about ME. It's about US!

Highly engaging presentation that emphasised the inportance of understnding and connecting Black History to Canadian History

You Me Us presentation is an engaging, meaningful, truly inspirational and hands-on learning experience for all. I am glad, grateful and proud of the change Inspiration Republic has made so far and I am excited for their journey ahead! They are planting seeds of love, unity, allyship, well-being and connection with every presentation. Your school community will be empowered by them.

Anti-Black Racism: People you may know is a great presentation during which Inspiration Republic creatively explains the concepts of white privlege, micro-agressions and systemic racism with easy to understand analogies. They present with a positive energy and easy going nature that is very engaging for students.

Impactful and relevant message!

Presenters were engaging and down to earth. They allowed students to participate in the assembly and provided real-life experiences to help further student understanding.

What an informative, powerful, and engaging presentation, for both the students and the teachers!

They keep the conversation going and help kids understand micro aggressions and other terms that they may not have otherwise talked about or learned.

The presentation hits home with many students and with the adults listening as well. The students listen to real stories and are able to internalize how they feel while knowing that they aren't alone with this topic. A very thought provoking presentation that has something for everyone.

The content was interesting and appropriate for school-aged students. Mental health is definitely a topic that should be discussed more often in school.

They made it relevant and engaging. It was also local (Canadian)

The presentation was a great way to wrap up Black History month for my class. It provided a different context for our learning and reinforced several concepts from the curriculum. Would definitely do it again in future classes.

Great presentation. My students were focus and engaged even during remote learning.

Inspiration Republic was truly INSPIRING! The students were happily engaged in the presentation. They took away a positive message that is easy to remember. Way to go Inspiration Republic!

Inspiration Republic did an excellent job highlighting some key individuals for Black History month, and their presentation was engaging and well put together.

A great way to introduce the very serious topic of anti-black racism, while engaging and informing students about the impact their perceptions, words and actions make.

"In order to bring about change we need to gain a clearer perspective about the history of black racism and white privilege. Hence, embracing culture means becoming aware of our own biases and reinforcing acceptance of others.

This presentation was informative, fun and as interactive as a Zoom meeting could be. It was well put together.

As an elementary administrator, I would not hesitate to bring in Inspiration Republic in person or even virtually! I was so impressed with the presentation and the ability to reach the hearts of even our elementary students.

The students enjoyed the presentation, while learning about a very important topic. Hearing personal experiences was very powerful and helped the young students understand that racism is real and around us!

I highly recommend Inspiration Republic to all schools and educators no matter what grade you teach. If you are looking for a high energy, engaging, hands-on, and inspiring experience for your students, then this is it!

Inspiration Republic is entertaining, and educating our students about Black Peoples’ lost and hidden history.

Inspiration Republic took us on a virtual tour to visit historians' relatives and important sites of significant people and events. They engaged students with a Jeopardy style game making in interactive and fun. Absolutely recommend this presentation "You, me and Us".

Terrific presentation- great historical information, awesome presenters and fun review game! Thanks

Anti-black racism is not as easy topic to discuss, but essential to move this work forward in our schools. The presentation allowed for an entry point to continue the conversation in each individual classroom.

The message was simple, easy to understand, but effective. They did a great job at adjusting the presentation to the different age groups.

Inspiration Republic's "You, Me, Us" presentation was engaging and very informative. They demonstrated respect for our grade 8 and 9 students by sharing lots of historical information on an important and serious topic, but they did it in a way that was dynamic and fun.

Inspiration Republic speaks to staff and students in a real way. They address uncomfortable issues in a meaningful, authentic manner that leads to rich, important conversations in both the class room and the staff room.

So REAL and HONEST. Great way to start the conversation.

"People You May Know" is a comprehensive, 1-hour session that will engage students from start to finish. The topics surrounding Anti-Black Racism are highlighted in a way that is thought-provoking and allows for further discussion to happen. Students at the junior and intermediate level can find access points to share their thoughts and feelings and to learn about ways to become an ally in a meaningful way. Would highly recommend this presentation!

Germaine and Joel are extremely inspiring! Everyone should have an opportunity to attend their workshops or presentations.

We loved your energy and you made our learning FUN!

Joel and Germaine absolutely nailed it! They did an incredible job of presenting the lives of 3 significant historical figures in a way that was dynamic and engaging for our students, and based on the response of my class, they learned a great deal! Well done, guys! :)

Tous les élèves au Canada devraient avoir la chance de voir cette présentation!

The anti-black racism presentation is a great way for student's to learn about Canada's history with racism, and how it is still prevalent in our society today.

Inspiration Republic did a fantastic presentation on Anti-Black Racism! Both presenters were personable, engaging and informed, which translated through the screen and in their message!

Loved the energy and the historical content! Engaging and memorable for both students and educators!

(Please do not use my name) "Inspiration Republic was named well. Their presentations light a much needed spark around these topics."

The presentation from Inspiration Republic delivered meaningful information to our high school in an engaging and inspiring manner to help elucidate them in the understanding of vital facts surrounding black history in Canada.

Is a presentation that meets the needs of teens and guides them as to how they can make a change in the world to promote equality. Allyship - is a term and concept teens can grasp and will want to be a part of.

Inspiration Repbulic made a very serious conversation and topic understandable, relatable and engaging for a wide range of students from grades 3-8 through a virtual platform. Their personal experiences resonated with many of our students. They left feeling ready to be allies and end Anti-Black racism.

Joel and Chris have a very laid-back approach which is perfect for teenagers. Their message about anti-Black racism, microagressions and allyship is appropriate and incredibly important for any high school.

The presentation is interactive with the students, contains a mixture of media to keep student interest and has an entry point for all students to relate to the topic