taking action workshops

Taking Action
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 describes various types of racism and how they manifest in our society. The workshop is interactive and looks at our comfort level when discussing racism, the power dynamics when addressing racism and what to do when you encounter racism. Case studies are used to discuss how racism can permeate into schools and classrooms. Teachers will explore the impact of microaggressions and how to address them.

This workshop explores current trends in social media and how activists have used platforms to inspire change. Participants will learn about social movements that have gained traction in recent years and the importance of digital citizenship. This workshop will also focus on human rights in the media and different ways media can help and find social causes. The workshop will conclude with an activity to create social content for change.