Anti-Oppression
& Anti-Racism 101

Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism 101 (Up to 6 hours)

An in-depth hybrid session exploring the fundamental concepts which strengthen anti-oppressive and anti-racist frameworks interpersonally and institutionally.

Practical activities are used to illustrate how oppression and racism operate within Canadian institutions, including how racism gets reinforced through professional positions, organizations and industries and how it differs from alternative forms of oppression.

Tangible action planning will encourage opportunities for critical reflection, accountability and growth to build competency around diverse, equitable and inclusive ways of improving policies, practices, procedures and interactions.

Topics Covered:

• Exploring ways racism and oppression operate on multiple levels – including internalized, interpersonal and institutional

• Impacts of colonialism and systems of oppression – with a focus on racism – including sexism, ableism, heterosexism, cissexism, classism and more

• Improving workplace trust through accountability and transformative justice – for ourselves, towards colleagues and from leadership

• Embedding anti-oppressive and anti-racist perspectives into professional practice

Outcomes and Takeaways:

• Practical strategies and action plans to increase diversity, equity and inclusion

• Case studies and knowledge sharing opportunities

• Ability to position oneself through forms of privilege and marginalization, exploring how this influences worldviews and decision-making

• Strengthening and applying intersectional anti-oppressive and anti-racist perspectives within professional practice

• Text and media resources to support current and continued learning