Anti-Racism in Practice: Making Connections, Completing the Circle
Event date: -
Event type: Multi-day (+2 days)
CRRC Partner Workshop Series
Dates
Part One: Thursday, February 11, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Part Two: Thursday, February 18, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Part Three: Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Location
Hosted via Zoom. Participants will be able to attend online or call-in over the phone.
Course Description
This interactive, engaging workshop series will examine ways to develop, maintain, and protect relationships with diverse and BIPOC communities using a Medicine Wheel framework. Through the series, participants will explore options for assessing individual and organizational anti-racist/anti-oppressive practices and identify concrete actions for becoming anti-racist.
Expected Takeaways
- Strategies for including diverse & BIPOC communities in our work
- Increased awareness of bias and how to mitigate the impact on relationships
- Better understanding of anti-oppressive organizational practices
Participant Testimonials
“I appreciated the opportunity to dig deeper into the concepts and terms, and experience and questions that are all around us on these topics. It was great to have the semi-formal structure to the process, with lots of chance for comments and participation. The breakout groups were a helpful part.”
“Angela was an excellent facilitator, who brought both humour and empathy to the conversation. She was very responsive to comments and questions from the group. She was very down to earth, while providing valuable expertise and knowledge about anti-racist practices.”
“I definitely feel supported to take next steps within my organization and to bring more colleagues into the process of conversation and actions.”
Facilitator Biography
Angela Connors | Community Race Relations Committee
Angela Connors, the Executive Director of the Community Race Relations Committee, is Anishnawbe from the Saugeen First Nation Beaver Clan. She has a passion for social justice, fuelled through her ancestry and shaped by over two decades in the non-profit sector and organized labour.
Angela has worked extensively with organizations across Ontario providing professional development encouraging dialogue and action on anti-racism and anti-oppression. She is a past recipient of the City of Toronto’s Access, Equity and Human Rights Award in Aboriginal Affairs.
In 2019 Angela spearheaded the successful campaign to get Peterborough to sign onto the Canadian Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities. She hopes to bring this campaign to municipalities across Peterborough County.
Pricing
- Early Bird Ticket for Peterborough-Based Participants: $59.00
- Regular Ticket for Peterborough-Based Participants: $79.00
- Regular Ticket for Participants Outside of Peterborough: $99.00
FAQs
Who should attend these workshops?
These workshops are designed specifically for helping professionals. We define "helping professional" as anyone in a position of interacting with people in providing a service.
How many people can attend?
Registration for this workshop series has been capped at 35 participants.
What is a partner workshop?
This refers to a workshop that is being put on by another organization with the support of A Question of Care.
Do I need to attend all of the sessions?
Ideally, you will be able to attend all of the sessions, but you must be able to attend at least two out of the three. All attendees will receive certificates of attendance for participating in a minimum of 2/3 workshops.
Will these sessions be recorded?
No. These sessions will not be recorded in order to maintain the privacy of participants. The session slides, however, will be sent out.
What is your refund policy?
We can offer refunds up to seven days before the first workshop. Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable. After this period, we can accept substitutions. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
Who can I contact with further questions?
If you have an accessibility request or any other questions, please contact the QoC Project Lead at qoc@peterboroughdrugstrategy.com or 705-927-3448.
The cost of this presentation has been subsidized through a partnership with the Peterborough Drug Strategy and its members. Bursaries are available upon request.