Integrating Anti-Racism with Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Resolution

• Who has ever felt that traditional approaches to equity education are useful but also limited? That we get stuck in familiar ruts as a result?
• Who has struggled in progressive, equity-focused organizations with dysfunctional or unhealthy work environments? Has been frustrated by the contradiction between the philosophy and practice?
• Who is interested in exploring new strategies that can help nurture inclusive environments and really work through difference? Is in need of teaching tools that instill hope and compassion in balance with a critical edge?

If you can relate to any of these statements, then this 2-day course is for you.

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation and Anima Leadership have teamed up to present this unique, interactive workshop for managers, educators, and leaders of equity initiatives.

Having already presented in Toronto and the Atlantic region to very strong reviews over the last year, this program is being offered on the West Coast for the first time. By integrating anti-racism with emotional intelligence and conflict resolution, a unique and very hopeful approach – called Fierce Compassion - has been developed to create inclusive organizations and environments.

The Equity & Leadership Institute balances intellect with emotions, and internal factors with structural forces. Self-awareness, empathy, compassion and truth-speaking are the foundations for this embodied, relational approach to equity. Using theory, practice and experiential activities that have been developed and tested in national and international settings, this cutting-edge program will both challenge and support your current equity strategies.
Limited space due to the experiential nature of the workshop.
For more information contact Sandy Yep, CRRF: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ­ 416-952-5019

Here’s what participants had to say about the Equity and Leadership Institute:

"I know that what I learned in terms of being present, checking in, building inclusive communities up front (as a form of "prevention") will stay with me and inform my teaching and research practices, as will the emotional intelligence piece and how this is connected to equity work."

Susan Walsh, Professor, Mount Saint Vincent University

"The activities were excellent and useful to take back... Incredibly useful. I can't say enough good about these amazing 2 days!"

Kim MacKenzie, Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization

"This course challenged the deep seated hurt that we all carry because of racism to come to the surface and be seen, heard and evaluated."

BC Nursing Union School member