Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racist Winter Workshop Series
Event Information
Event description
A 3-part series of workshops to help you unlearn racist and colonization practices and behaviours.
About this Event
Workshop Descriptions and Learning Objectives
March 04, 2021 @ 1 pm -3 pm
Understanding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Intersectionality Fundamentals.
Learning Objectives:
- Explore and understand different aspects of diversity and intersectionality
- Learn definitions, and concepts around equity and inclusion;
- Reflect on how diversity and intersectionality play an essential role in creating a culture of inclusion.
March 11, 2021 @ 1 pm - 3 pm
Understanding Anti-Black Racism: Narratives in Race and Racism in Canada and its Impacts on the Black community.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss and learn about Canada’s history of enslavement, racial segregation and marginalization of African Canadians and its impacts on the Black community;
- Explore anti -Black systemic racism and racial discrimination in Canada is a part of our contemporary history;
- Learn and reflect on how white privilege and systemic racism contribute to injustice and inequality in Canada.
March 18, 2021 @ 1 pm - 3 pm
Best Practices of Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism in the Workplace:
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the principles and identify tools required to embed equity and inclusion strategy within your work environment;
- Identify steps required to make diversity and inclusion a central value;
- Learn how to create a road map to embedding Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the organizational DNA;
- Identify practical tips and tools and create an action plan to work more inclusively;
