JAR Opener is an experience-sharing and story-telling initiative started in 2021 by University of Manitoba, Faculty of Architecture students Alixa Lacerna, Romilie Calotes, Symrath Bali, Antoinette Baquira, Aynur Omar, and Raik Laird.
Topics explored so far via conversations and podcasts include cultural expression, identity, accessibility, and Indigenous knowledge sharing.
During the 2023 Unstacking the Deck Exhibition, visitors to the gallery were invited to add their perspectives to the JAR. Here are some of the responses:
WHY ARE EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION TOPICS IMPORTANT?
WHAT TOPICS IN EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION ARE MOST RELEVANT TO YOU?
WHAT SITUATIONS AT SCHOOL OR WORK MAKE YOU FEEL POWERLESS?
WHEN DO YOU FEEL MOST EMPOWERED AT SCHOOL OR WORK?
DO YOU FEEL THERE IS ENOUGH SUPPORT IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
WHO HAS YOUR BEST INTERESTS AT HEART?
UNSTACKING THE DECK: A GAME OF CHANGE 