New! February 5, 2025: Anti-Racism 101 Workshop (2nd workshop added)

Due to popular demand, a 2nd workshop has been added!

February 5, 2025, 9:00 - 11:30AM

Building Bridge: Anti-Racism 101

Rotary Lounge, Chatham Capitol Theatre, 238 King St W., Chatham

Light refreshments will be provided.

Spots are limited. Registration Required. Register via Eventbrite

Please join Chatham-Kent Local Immigration Partnership and LivingCK for the Building Bridges: Anti-Racism 101 Workshop the Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto delivered through their Opening Doors Project.

This workshop explores issues of racism, diversity and anti-racism, and is ideal for people who are familiar with the idea of multiculturalism and diversity but have not been introduced to anti-racism. It encourages participants to explore how racism works and its different forms in particular contexts. Participants are encouraged to question their own prejudices and explore practical alternatives.

Discussions about harassment and/or discrimination can bring up strong feelings. We encourage participants to actively contribute to a brave space by being respectful, attentive, and open minded during these discussions. And, to actively engage in self-care or to seek support as needed during and after the workshop. If you require support the Chatham-Kent Victim’s Services, Ontario Human Rights Commission, and Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton-Kent can be of assistance.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Define: Racism, race, anti-racism, micro-aggressions, and other equity-related terminology
• Understand: The history of racism and its connection to present-day racial discrimination
• Unpack: How discrimination works and manifests in society
• Identify:
  • Different levels of racism, types of racism, and white supremacy from a Canadian perspective
  • Connection between racism and health
    • Racial Trauma
• Tools: Addressing racial discrimination
• Advocate:
  • Becoming Anti-Racist
  • Tips on challenging racism and tools on how to deal with discrimination