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Race and Racism in the Canadian Workplace

Confront the reality of racism within Canadian society and recognize its presence within our work environments.

By understanding race as a social construct that perpetuates biases, stereotypes, and discrimination, participants will gain insights into how racism manifests in the workplace and  explore strategies to transition from merely inclusive workplaces to actively anti-racist environments.

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Learning Objectives

Understanding Racism in the Canadian Workplace

  • Explore the presence of racism in Canadian workplaces, recognizing it as a manifestation of broader societal issues.
  • Examine how race operates as a social construct within organizational settings, leading to biases, stereotypes, and discriminatory practices.

Moving from Inclusive to Anti-Racist Workplaces

  • Analyze the transition from inclusive workplaces to anti-racist environments, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures to address racism.
  • Discuss strategies and initiatives that organizations can implement to foster cultures of equity, inclusion, and justice.

Strategies to Foster Inclusion, Equity, and Justice

  • Identify practical strategies to combat racism in the workplace, including the use of appropriate terminology and language related to race and racism.
  • Explore the concepts of social constructs, social power dynamics, and privilege, acknowledging their impact on organizational culture and practices.

Becoming Anti-Racist

  • Differentiate between being “not racist” and actively working towards anti-racism, encouraging participants to embrace anti-racist ideologies and actions.
  • Empower participants to evaluate the impacts of racism in the Canadian workplace and apply proactive strategies to create environments that promote equity, justice, and respect for all individuals.
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What Participants Are Saying

"These sessions illuminated the history of racism in the land now known as Canada . One of many important discussions was on the intersection of racism and other identity dimensions. "
Chief Inclusion OfficerCanadian Media Company
"The instructors were knowledgeable and engaging, I had an exceptional experience sharing and learning with others in the programs. These certificates give you hands-on knowledge that you can use in your everyday life to advocate and advance EDI work. I have learned so much over the last several months that I will actively use to engage with others."
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