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WRITTEN TESTIMONIALS
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.
Laurie Alisat
Assistant Principal
Westmount Charter School Mid-High
Westmount Charter Board
Alberta
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.
Suzanne Visconti
Teacher
St Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Elementary School
Halton Catholic District School Board
Ontario
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.
N. Discenza
Teacher
St. Anne Catholic Elementary School
Halton Catholic District School Board
Ontario
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!
Carlos Trias
Teacher
St. John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
Ontario
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.
Stephanie Cousens
Teacher
St. Luke Catholic Elementary School
Halton Catholic District School Board
Ontario
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!
Laura
Quick
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic Elementary School
Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board
Ontario
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!
Mrs. Jennifer Leung
Vice-Principal
St. Nicholas Elementary School
Halton Catholic District School Board
Ontario
A great presentation that addresses an important message.
Oksana Tymczyna
Teacher
St. Paul Catholic Elementary School
Halton Catholic District School Board
Ontario
It's informative, easy to understand, discusses all the current terms and suggests next steps that are easy to understand.
Lisa Santi
Teacher
Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School
Durham Catholic District School Board
Ontario
They spoke with great insight and personal experience which helped relate it to real things.
Jeremy Young
Teacher
Toronto French School
Private
Ontario
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.
Mary De Boer
Principal
Vancouver Christian School
Private
British Columbia
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!
Jaclyn Roulston
Teacher
Westmount Charter School
Westmount Charter Board
Alberta
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.
Pam Mah
Teacher
Westmount Charter School
Westmount Charter Board
Alberta
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!
Michael Starr
Principal
Queen of Heaven Catholic Elementary School
Halton Catholic District School Board
Ontario
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.
Jessica Shwedyk
Teacher
Queen of Heaven Catholic Elementary School
Halton Catholic District School Board
Ontario
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.
Elly Beaudoin
Teacher
Queen of Heaven Catholic Elementary School
Halton Catholic District School Board
Ontario
Be informed by this lively and timely presentation. The non-threatening and engaging discussion will leave you wanting more.
Valerie Nelson
Member of iDARE Parent Committee
Queen of Heaven Catholic Elementary School
Halton Catholic District School Board
Ontario
This presentation was amazing, very informative and engaging!
Daniela Quiquero
Teacher
Richland Academy
Private School
Ontario
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!
Melissa Bracciale
Teacher
Richland Academy
Private School
Ontario
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.