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Foundational Learning Series for Confronting Anti-Black Racism: General Concepts in Anti-Black Racism (In-person) - Session 2 of 3

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Intended For: All Early Learning and Care Professionals

Registration Closed

Date: Apr 30, 2024

Time: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fee: FREE

Description

THIS IS A THREE PART SERIES. PART ONE WILL BE DELIVERED VIRTUALLY, AND PART TWO AND THREE WILL BE DELIVERED IN-PERSON. PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL SESSIONS IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE SERIES. ONCE YOU REGISTERED FOR PART 1, YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REGISTERED FOR PART 2 AND 3.

Session 2 of 3

Join us for the foundational workshop tailored for childcare and welfare professionals, exploring systemic issues affecting Black communities in Canada. This is a 3-part series providing professional learning opportunities to the early years and child care sector to identify, acknowledge, and confront anti-Black racism, in order to encourage changes in attitudes and prompt more inclusive behaviours.

In this second workshop, you will understand Anti-Black racism and its impacts on Black families.

We'll define key terms like discrimination and privilege and bias and systemic racism.

Additionally, you will learn to recognize microaggressions and explore impact versus intention in addressing harmful behaviors and language.


Session 1 - Virtual, April 16

Session 2 -In-Person, April 30 LOCATION: Toronto Public Library - Kennedy/Eglinton Branch. 2380 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1K 2P3 ROOM: Meeting Room 1

Session 3 -In-Person, May 14 LOCATION: Toronto Public Library - Kennedy/Eglinton Branch. 2380 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1K 2P3 ROOM: Meeting Room 1

 

Session Objective

During the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Define key terms and concepts related to racism (eg: discrimination, bias, privilege, microaggressions, and micro-violence aggressions)
  • Explore how systemic racism perpetuates disparities and inequities in access to resources, services, and opportunities for Black children and families
  • Discuss the implications of intergenerational trauma for child development, family dynamics, and community well-being
  • Reflect on personal biases, privilege and assumptions related to race and privilege and explore strategies for leveraging privilege to challenge racism and promote equity
  • Identify and recognize different forms of microaggressions (eg: micro-violence aggressions and micro-invalidators) and how they contribute to the perpetuation of racial harm and trauma
  • Discuss the concept of impact versus intention in relation to harmful behaviors and language.

 

Standards of practice

  • Caring and Responsive Relationships
  • Curriculum and Pedagogy
  • Safety, Health, and Well-Being in the Learning Environment
  • Professionalism and Leadership

Presented By: Nathan Hall (BSocSci, MSc, MBA),

Location

Toronto Public Library - Kennedy/Eglinton Branch
Meeting Room 1
2380 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH, ON M1K 2P3