Join CREAN, a BIPOC-youth-led organization based in Victoria, for a transformative workshop addressing racism and systemic barriers in British Columbia's education system. This initiative is part of the Anti-Racism in the Education System (ARIE) project, which seeks to dismantle the barriers preventing marginalized students—particularly Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)—from fully benefiting from their education.
Date: February 20, 2025
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Through this interactive workshop, students, parents, and teachers will come together to share experiences, insights, and strategies for addressing racism in schools. The event will create a safe and supportive space to foster understanding and build stronger connections between these key stakeholders.
Workshop Highlights:
Welcome and Overview: Introduction to CREAN's work and the ARIE project.
Research Findings: Presentation of CREAN’s 2021-2024 research on the experiences of racialized youth in B.C. public schools.
Student Voices: Hear directly from students as they share their stories and perspectives on racism and exclusion.
Interactive Discussion: A facilitated Q&A session where participants explore different scenarios and approaches to addressing racism in schools. Parents, teachers, and students will collaboratively discuss their roles and perspectives in fostering an inclusive environment.
Action-Oriented Advocacy: Parents and teachers will learn practical strategies to advocate for racialized youth, while students will be supported in sharing their stories and insights
This workshop aims to bridge communication gaps between students, parents, and teachers, empowering all participants to become agents of change in creating safe, equitable, and inclusive educational spaces.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81099716267
We respectfully acknowledge that this event takes place on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen (Chekonein, Chilcowitch, Swengwhung, Kosampsom, Whyomilth, Teechamitsa, Kakyaakan, Songhees, Esquimalt) and W̱SÁNEĆ (SȾÁUTW/Tsawout, W̱JOȽEȽP/Tsartlip, BOḰEĆEN/Pauquachin, WSIḴEM/Tseycum) Peoples.