Sport PEI is offering workshops designed to educate how organizations can be more inclusive and diverse for its members - Cultural Inclusion Training with Immigrant & Refugee Services Association and Brave Spaces 101 with PEERS Alliance. Workshops will take place Wednesday, October 25 and Thursday, October 26 at the House of Sport (40 Enman Crescent) and will be available during the day and in the evening. Both courses are offered twice - participants do not need to attend both sessions.
Schedule:
Cultural Inclusion Training - Wednesday, Oct. 25 - 9:00 am-10:30 am - Room 234
Braves Spaces 101 - Wednesday, Oct. 25 - 10:45 am-12:15 pm - Room 234
Cultural Inclusion Training - Wednesday, Oct. 25 - 6:00 pm-7:30 pm - Room 125
Brave Spaces 101 - Thursday, Oct. 26 - 6:00 pm-7:30 pm - Room 125
About Cultural Inclusion Training with Immigrant & Refugee Services Association (IRSA)
- Develops and delivers appropriate presentations and workshops to workplaces and community groups on anti-racism, cultural diversity, and equity
- Assists professionals in government departments, businesses, and community organizations to understand issues related to cultural inclusion
- Works with newcomers to Canada to assist them in developing presentations on their home country and culture tailored for Island audiences
About Brave Spaces 101 with PEERS Alliance
Brave Spaces 101 is a workshop that dives into what inclusivity and creating a brave space means for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and its allies. This educational session will explore:
- The definitions of gender identity, sexual orientation & gender expression through the lens of privilege & power
- How to develop a shared understanding of Brave Spaces
- Identifying strategies for supporting 2SLGBTQ+ inclusivity