Bulletin
Online presentations to honour Black History Month
January 31, 2022
To: All MoveUP members
The National Congress of Black Women Foundation, New Westminster & District Labour Council, and Vancouver District Labour Council are joining together to present two events to honour Black History Month. Join them for two sessions – February 9 & 16 – via Zoom for a series called “Facing Facts and Finding Feelings.”
Through presentations and resources, the goals of the session is to encourage participants to look for truths, find the facts, and face feelings. Each discussion will be moderated by Alicia Fahrner, a member of the Congress for Black women, an activist, researcher and podcaster.
Part 1 – February 9, 7 p.m.
Racism is a Virus, presented by Candace Knoll, is a presentation based on the work of Dr. Wanda Bernard (Dalhousie University) and helps identify how race is a health hazard and how it is perpetuated in our society.
Antiracism, Respect and Inclusion at Work, presented by Parker Johnson, will address foundations for a respectful workplace committed to antiracism, dignity, and inclusion, which will include addressing microaggressions and white fragility.
Click here to register for Part 1.
Part 2 – February 16, 7 p.m.
Systemic Racism and Intersectionality, presented by Parker Johnson, will focus on the challenges of Canadian identity in combating racism and institutional justice. It will explore antiracism and racial justice as ongoing practices to improve our organizational and interpersonal relationships.
Dismantling and Challenging Racism, presented by Candace Knoll, was compiled from the teaching of Valier Williams (University of Manitoba) and will provide education with the hope to build upon confidence levels and gain support necessary to make change.
Click here to register for Part 2.
To learn more about the series, please view the poster here.
Our Human Rights & Multicultural Committee encourages all members to take part in these educational sessions if you can.
In solidarity,
Christy Slusarenko & Gunter Seifert
Co-chairs, Human Rights & Multicultural Committee