Challenging Stereotypes About Newcomers and Indigenous Peoples

“I don’t mind "them” being here, but “they” need to behave”

“They live on welfare and get everything for free”

Stereotypical statements. Don’t they sound familiar?

Often portrayed as uneducated, not capable, and burdensome, both newcomers and indigenous people are surrounded by various cultural misconceptions.

Whether you are personally affected by these stereotypes or you feel it is your call to act in solidarity to challenge them, we invite you to join us to take part in conversations to educate and ignite change.

This is an engaging, transformative, and intergenerational initiative that aims to bring together both individuals and social service agencies. As a participant, you will be involved in meaningful discussions, recommendation development; giving you the opportunity to share your understanding of these issues with local decision-makers and community leaders (City of Edmonton and NGOs).

Sessions will be conducted in circle format, integrating personal stories, guest speeches, and empathy-based activities. This program will strengthen your own cultural competence/intercultural communication skills and engage you in the meaningful change in your community.Register to be part of a 8 week program that will be held every Tuesday at the Sprucewood Library beginning March 15. Certificates will be presented upon completion of this program.

REGISTER HERE NOW!

We want to thank the Alberta Human Rights Education and Multiculturalism Fund and Global Affairs Canada for their support in making this programming a reality in our province. We are honoured to have your support.