Community Event - Niagara - Anti-Racism & Anti-Oppression 101 Virtual Workshop
The Niagara Local Immigration Partnership (Niagara LIP), with funding by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), is pleased to offer a free, virtual workshop- Anti-Racism & Anti-Oppression 1O1.
The workshop will be facilitated by the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 10:30 am to 12 pm. Capacity is limited to 50.
Please register for this event at https://bit.ly/Sept17CCMW .
This introductory-level workshop introduces the essential ideas of anti-oppression and anti-racism. It is intended for people who are new to these issues and aims to provide a brave and encouraging environment for learning. Participants will get a fundamental understanding of how to recognize and oppose oppression and racism in their personal and professional lives through a combination of core information and practical insights. The workshop also lays the foundation for continued learning and engagement in this crucial work. Registration required.
Learning Objectives:
- Increased understanding of key terms and concepts associated with oppression, racism, privilege, and discrimination.
- Increased understanding of the various manifestations of oppression, from the personal to the systemic.
- Increased understanding of actions one can take to disrupt oppression and foster more compassionate ways of being.
- Encouragement to actively partake in self-reflection as a strategy to consistently acquire knowledge, develop, and adjust in the pursuit of combating oppression and racism.
