The Lunchbox Shaming project stemmed from a small pilot project (2020) featuring Japanese immigrant children and families in the Greater Toronto Area.  

In collaboration with a visual artist Sae Kimura, we conducted two arts-informed focus groups with 16 children (6-12 years old) and two focus groups with 19 mothers from Japanese background.    

We deeply appreciated participating children and families who shared their experiences at Canadian schools and inspired us to do the Lunchbox Shaming project. Also, children made AMAZING artworks about their school lunchboxes! 

While the study publications are currently underway, please stay tuned for more updates!