FREE Cultural Compentency Training "Being Least Intrusive" and "Promising Approaches"

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Kama Money

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Apr 5, 2016, 9:06:15 AM4/5/16
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Please see below for info on April Struthers, trainer for two workshops: FREE Cultural Compentency Training "Being Least Intrusive" and "Promising Approaches"- helping older women flee violence, funded by OARH- Organizing Against Racism and Hate Network. April is coming to my classroom to do training May 18 & 19th and is also available to do  workshops for your Port Alberni organizations.

 

If interested, please contact April at: april.s...@gmail.com

  
Kama Money
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Step UP (Skills Training Employment Program)
8th Avenue Learning Centre
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April Struthers, MED, RCC

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Kama Money

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May 4, 2016, 5:31:32 PM5/4/16
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Here are my notes from Monday's Organizing Against Racism and Hate (OARH) meeting; hope this Port Alberni-related summary is of interest to your organization.

 

Looking for a host organization to offer a FREE Cultural Competency Training in Port Alberni May 18th afternoon (2 hours). Recommended for businesses, students, staff, and community organizations who work with diverse groups of people. Contact April Struthers if interested! april.s...@gmail.com

 

Activities include: Introduction/ Ground Rules, Definitions, The ICEBERG of people, Self- Assessment, Listening for Meaning, Reflection, and Action Plan.

 

 

May 2nd OAHR Meeting Notes

 

Port Alberni Updates: What's been going on?

-VAST Social Justice class viewed Anne Frank Play at Capitol Theatre
-NETP: “What’s the Difference” Cultural Understanding Workshop –Erin Ryding
-ADSS GSA
-ADSS Blanket Activity
-QMunity- LGBTQ Competency Training & Follow Up workshop (Dana Walters)
-Torn Rainbow Play script distributed locally to drama contacts
-Located & shared Port Alberni’s Critical Incident Response Protocol from 2005 (Thanks to Gordon Hutchison!)

 

What's coming up?

Port Alberni Cultural Competency Training:
May 18th PM- TBA (Are YOU interested in hosting?)
May 19th AM: VAST 
PM 1:30-3:30 KUU-US 
4-6:30-NIC
 

  • Inclusive Leadership Gathering June 3-5 – Funded opportunities!  www.inclusiveleadershipco-op.org

     
    -Pride BBQ (Summer)- Tricia Hartman


    -Possibility of Reconciliation Canada Dialogues (Waiting for more info)

     
    - Delivery of Reality Check programs at local schools (TBA)

     
  • Comox Valley: Formal renewal of Critical Incident Response Protocol Celebration with 100 signatories from all levels of government & community organizations – Justin Trudeau anticipated to participate  (TBA- Summer/Fall)

  
Kama Money
Teacher/Advisor
Step UP (Skills Training Employment Program)
8th Avenue Learning Centre
250-723-3744
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