111 Deaf and Hard of Hearing students from 17 school districts, two independent schools and the BC Provincial School for the Deaf came together in Burnaby to compete in the DHHproud Showcase.
Across all categories – including DHH Art, ASL Poetry, and Spotlight presentations – this year’s identity-celebrating theme was “My dream for a DHH friendly world.”
With eight wins, students from Burnaby Schools earned nearly half of the 21 titles. Scroll down to see photos celebrating the winners below.
Kristin Schnider, Chair of the Burnaby Board of Education, delivered opening remarks at the event:
The theme of this event, “My Dream for a DHH-Friendly World,” is more than just a prompt for competition – it is an invitation to imagine a world that truly sees, values, and embraces the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. A world where accessibility is not an afterthought, but a foundation. A world where barriers –whether in education, employment, or daily life – are replaced with opportunity, understanding, and equity.”
The two-day DHHproud event included Friendship Day. A record-breaking total of 310 DHH students came together from across BC. Elementary and high school students – from 23 school districts, independent schools and the BC Provincial School for the Deaf (BCSD) – joined one another for excursions, fun and meeting new friends.
The events and competitions are led by the District-administrated Provincial Outreach Program: Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
To see a full list of winners from across BC, click here.
Province-wide entries in the categories of DHH Art and ASL Poetry can be seen here.
Posted May 2025