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Raising Awareness Workshop

Raising Awareness
Workshops

This section of workshops explores raising awareness on a variety of different human rights needs in our communities. It includes looking at ability and inclusion, explores colonization and resilience as well as a discussion on newcomer and immigrant populations. There are two workshops that look at gender and consent as well as looking at poverty and homelessness in Manitoba.

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This workshop will explore the social and medical models of disability and the ways in which language can embolden different ideas. Participants are encouraged to reflect on the power of words, stereotyping and fear of difference. 

A brief history of discrimination towards persons with disabilities is explained, highlighting the resistance of various communities. In addition, experiences of persons with disabilities will be included through film clips that feature community members sharing their stories. By exploring difference through activities guided by empathy and open-mindedness, participants are empowered to challenge ableism when they see it.

In this workshop, participants will learn about the history of poverty in the context of Manitoba. They will unpack systemic and social determinants of poverty and examine how they are interrelated. Different types of poverty will be explored, and participants will be encouraged to reflect and think critically about how poverty happens. 

Participating in various empathy-building activities, participants will unlearn common misconceptions and stereotypes about those who experience poverty and are unhoused. Ultimately, participants will critically explore solutions to poverty in Manitoba and will be encouraged to take action in their communities.