AFTERNOON SESSION: Anti-Racism Response Training (A.R.T.)
Offered in collaboration with BCCIE and with the generous support of Vancouver Island University


Time & Location
Jun 24, 2020, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
Online Event
About the Event
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What can I say or do when I hear racist or discriminatory remarks? What are my response options when I witness discriminatory behaviour? How can I participate in creating a safer community for everyone? Over the past months, and particular over the past weeks, racism has become front and centre in the news. Many people are expressing shock and outrage regarding incidents of racism and hate right here in BC. At the same time, while we know that victims or targets of racism can be traumatized by the inaction of bystanders, most people freeze up when they witness incidents of racism, largely due to a lack of skills. The A.R.T. Program, developed by Dr. Ishu Ishiyama – and recently enhanced by your facilitators – is a skill-based training that uses a…