This comprehensive presentation covers topics from the Imperial Context, Canada’s Indigenous Policy, The Indian Residential Settlement Agreement, to United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). The presentation allows for an in-depth understanding of TRC’s final report, its 10 Principles and 94 Calls to Action. The Truth and Reconciliation presentation provides insight into the Progress Report, Examples of Implementations, Personal Acts of Reconciliation, Barriers...
Tag: anti-racism
Upcoming Free Webinar - Safer Communities Project Description This session is designed to offer participants insights into the effects of racism on our mental health. Participants will explore the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions, and the impacts of racism on both physical and psychological health. Participants are introduced to positive coping strategies to maintain mental well-being and build self-care actions to support overall mental well-being. Participants will:...
Lessons & Legacies of the Holocaust Thursday, October 13 at 2 p.m. By Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies “The Holocaust is not just a Jewish story, but a human story.” Explore the history of the Holocaust and the attitudes and social forces that enabled one of the darkest periods of human history to occur. Presenter: Elena Kingsbury Elena Kingsbury has been an educator with FSWC for the past 4.5 years and has taught thousands of students across Ontario - in...
This session will use the message of P.E.A.C.E. (People Everywhere Actually Coexisting Equally) as a springboard for conversation. The reality is that not everyone wants P.E.A.C.E. nor sees the need for us to interact and communicate in harmony. So many ancestors and leaders have tried to champion this ever important topic only to be greeted with hatred, anger and discrimination. During this session participants will be challenged to: • Acknowledge their own biases • Be open to uncomfortable...
The Walk 'n Roll is your opportunity to help the Anglican United Refugee Alliance (a United Church Mission & Service partner in Shining Waters Region) to help refugees on Sept. 24, 2022: YOU can enable hundreds of Canadians to gain the knowledge, skills & strategies needed to welcome and support hundreds of refugees in their vitally important first year here. YOU can ensure that sponsors receive extensive training & mentorship to be well-prepared to help people who have endured...