Introduction to Understanding Race and Inclusion in Work Environments

Organizations must take proactive steps to make sure they are not allowing racial discrimination or harassment to occur. Participants at this session will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of how to identify discriminatory acts and their responsibilities to address these behaviours.

Introductory Training on Anti-Black Racism for Organizational Change 

Engage in discussion and information sharing on the historical context of race and racism in Canada and its present day impacts on the Black community; discuss the fluidity of anti-Black racism within systemic and institutional structures. Explore the interconnectedness of social identities, privilege and whiteness; and reflect on their personal journey with locating one’s self in the discourse of racism and anti-racism work.

Deeper Dialogues on Anti-Black Racism: Understanding Whiteness and Debunking Myths

• Engage in dialogue on the concepts of euro-centrism, whiteness and white supremacy and how they manifest in organizations
• Deepen understanding of the myths of meritocracy, reverse racism and racial invisibility and their implications for perpetuating anti-Black racism
• Reflect on their personal journey and identify daily actions that can be taken to engage in anti-racist behavior

Anti-racism & Organizational Change

Define and explore the principle of Anti-racism and its relationship to organizational change.
Identify the relationship between EDI (equity, diversity and inclusion) and anti-racism programming within organizations. Identify and define organizational bias and systemic barriers that impact Black and racialized communities from entering and/or feeling included within organizations.
Discuss the principles and tools required to establish an Antiracism strategy within the work environment.

Deepen Your Practice: Understanding Anti-Racism Pedagogy in the Learning Environment

Educators must be prepared to nurture perspectives other than their own, to diversify the syllabi and be more aware of classroom dynamics, paying close attention to how students/participants are experiencing the learning process. This session will provide participants with strategies on how to create the conditions under which racial diversity can flourish.

Understanding & Addressing Racial Microaggressions

Microaggressions have been proven to create toxic work and learning environments. Participants in this session will attain a deeper understanding of microaggressions, identify the behaviors and engage in discussions on strategies to prevent and respond to microaggressions.

Inclusive Language Competencies

Participants will engage in learning activities on the principle of inclusive language with a focus on race and intersecting identities.