Understanding Discrimination

Join us to learn how to recognize discrimination, understand its impact, and discover practical ways to take action in this virtual workshop

MAR Shift Presents... Understanding Discrimination

Wondering what the difference is between discrimination, bullying, harassment, and bigotry?

Join us for an interactive and informative 1.5-hour virtual workshop facilitated by Kerry Cavers, Founder & President of Moms Against Racism Canada, and Reighan Hill, MAR Talks and MAR Shift Program Coordinator. With compassion, connection, and practical guidance, they will help you build the understanding and confidence to recognize discrimination and take meaningful action.

This workshop is especially timely as we observe Pink Shirt Day in February, which raises awareness about bullying while promoting empathy, inclusion, and kindness in schools and communities, and Zero Discrimination Day in March, which aims to promote global solidarity to end discrimination for good.

Through reflection, discussion, and guided exploration, participants will dive into:

• Fundamental definitions – Learn what discrimination is, and how it differs from bullying, harassment, and bigotry
• Who is impacted – Gain insight into the experiences of individuals and communities affected by discrimination
• Why discrimination happens – Explore the social, cultural, and psychological dynamics that drive discriminatory behavior
• Taking action – Discover practical strategies for standing up to discrimination and promoting equity and inclusion
• Questions & Answers – Discuss real-life scenarios and get guidance on navigating challenging situations

At the end of the session, participants will also receive additional resources to continue learning, reflecting, and taking action long after the workshop ends.

About Your Facilitators:

Kerry Cavers:

Kerry Cavers (she/her/hers) is an anti-racism advocate, facilitator, and Founder of Moms Against Racism (Canada). She is a biracial Black, cis-gender, neurodivergent woman of African, English, Swedish, and Irish descent. With immense gratitude, Kerry, her partner, and their 3 kids live as guests on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən people, colonially referred to as Victoria, BC. She created MAR Canada to bring together people who raise and guide youth in a mutual aid movement to fight systemic racism together.

Reighan Hill

Reighan Hill (she/her/hers) is the MAR Talks and MAR SHIFT Program Coordinator at Moms Against Racism (MAR). She is a Brown biracial, neurodivergent woman of Indo-Fijian, Scottish, Irish, and English descent and a Social Work student at the University of Victoria. Her work is grounded in anti-racism, intersectionality, feminism, and decolonization. With deep gratitude, Reighan lives on the lands of the Lək̓ʷəŋən, Katzie, Semiahmoo, and Kwantlen First Nations and is committed to supporting Indigenous sovereignty.