Dr. Karolyn Smardz Frost on the history of Underground Railroad sites in Ontario.
Public discourse on equity and race relations is often uncomfortable. However, to be truly transformative we need these conversations to go to a deeper and more authentic place. This workshop will help you lead honest conversations with humility and respect. Join us as we dare to GO DEEP on how: To hold authentic conversations about race Reactions of discomfort and defensiveness are triggered White Fragility impacts discussions on complex issues of equity & inclusion This workshop, along with others, is part of LEVY WORKSHOP DAY and is open to anyone involved in any levy groups: staff, volunteers, boards, and membership.…
This free showing of the film NINTH FLOOR marks the 50th anniversary of one of the pivotal events in systemic racism in Canada — the 1969 Computer Riot at Montreal’s Sir George Williams University. Featuring very special guest RODNEY JOHN, one of the major players in the film and 1969 events.
June 21-28, 2020 45 performances by 9 Indigenous arts groups! Plus workshops, feasts and special events. Indoor and outdoor performances at Trent University, Peterborough. For more info: http://www.indigenousfringefest.ca/
Theme: Healing of the mind, body and soul. Drop everything and dance! Virtual launch event, open to the public. Join us on Zoom at: https://tinyurl.com/BHMLaunch2021
This documentary by Roger McTair is about Canada's unsung heroes in the fight for Black civil rights. Please watch the film (free) any time during Black History Month. https://www.nfb.ca/film/journey_to_justice/ Then join us on February 27th at 7 pm for a discussion on Journey to Justice and chances to win prizes. This event is hosted by Zingha. Please visit our website, https://www.zingha.ca/ for information on our Black History Month contest for children and youth. The winner of this contest will be announced on February 27th at 7:00 pm.
Let's chat about the films we saw, and what they inspire us to do. Co-hosted by CRRC and the Unitarian Fellowship of Peterborough. Join us on Zoom at: https://tinyurl.com/reframe-and-race
This 3 hour workshop hosted by the Trent Association of Black Students (TABS) and the Community Race Relations Committee (CRRC) will get you started and help you navigate authentic conversations about racism and equity.
Story-time for parents and children. Join us every other Tuesday as we read children's stories about diversity and inclusion. After the readings, our hosts Compass ELT, the New Canadians Centre and the Community Race Relations Committee discuss the themes in the stories and create space for parents and caregivers to explore ways to talk with children about race and diversity.
This interactive, engaging 3 part workshop series runs over 3 consecutive Thursdays — Feb. 11, 18 & 25. Delivered by CRRC through the Question of Care training initiative, it 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.
This interactive, engaging 3 part workshop series runs over 3 consecutive Thursdays — Feb. 11, 18 & 25. Delivered by CRRC through the Question of Care training initiative, it 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.
Story-time for parents and children. Join us every other Tuesday as we read children's stories about diversity and inclusion. After the readings, our hosts Compass ELT, the New Canadians Centre and the Community Race Relations Committee discuss the themes in the stories and create space for parents and caregivers to explore ways to talk with children about race and diversity.
Hosted by the Kawartha World Issues Centre (KWIC) and GreenUP, this is a free virtual forum designed to share and build on the collective work of over 100 community members on 5 local priorities: No Poverty, Quality Education, Clean Water and Sanitization, Climate Action, and Prioritizing Indigenous Leadership.
This interactive, engaging 3 part workshop series runs over 3 consecutive Thursdays — Feb. 11, 18 & 25. Delivered by CRRC through the Question of Care training initiative, it 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.
Here is your opportunity to engage in conversations on diversity, equity & inclusion in a "speed dating" format. This fun and interactive event hosted by the Trent Association of Black Students (TABS) and the Community Race Relations Committee (CRRC) will create brave and safe spaces for intergenerational discussions in diversity.
Join us for this classic game of chance with music, replacing the numbers on your card with artists and songs from all types of genres to highlight, appreciate and educate the great contributions from black artists to music. Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/96352427842 Participants will need 2 devices to play Bingo. (Computer, smartphone, tablet, etc…) • One device is used to view and listen to the Zoom Bingo Event. • Second device is to view & play your Music Bingo Card. When participants join the event at the scheduled time, they can generate their Music Bingo Card from the link posted in the chat…
The workshop is meant for those with an intermediate understanding of Anti-Racism. Moving beyond Diversity 101 we will dig deeper to move past fragility. This workshop will help you begin to build up stamina and break through the wall of defensiveness associated with White Fragility.
Join us on Zoom at this link for a discussion about this documentary by Roger McTair that pays tribute to a group of Canadians who took racism to court. This event is hosted by Zingha. Please visit our website, https://www.zingha.ca/ for information on our Black History Month contest for children and youth. The winner for this contest will be announced in this call.
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