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I grew up surrounded by all white people, and like most other white Canadians, we felt pretty good about ourselves that racism was something in the past, and we do not have to worry about it in this country. I did not think that much about it until I went to university in my mid-20s, and I had to take some courses.
Read MoreThis eight part learning opportunity is for people who are passionate about their communities and are interested in creating positive community change in Calgary. Together with other learners, you will deepen your knowledge, learn tools, and build relevant skills that you can use to strengthen your own communities.
Read MoreTo me, the Black Lives Matter movement is essential because it is creating awareness of the disparities in our social system. The lives of Black people and the day to day lives and things they have to experience. It’s what's happened to George Floyd and what happens to countless other Black people.
Read MoreAs a white woman, being an ally means that I'm engaged in continuous learning. I’m learning how to acknowledge my white privilege. There is fear in being white admitting that you have privilege.
Read MoreWhen it comes to anti-racism and decolonization work when you’re living in Alberta as a minority, you're born into it. When you have to find that strength within yourself to stand up when someone's saying or doing something racist.
Read MoreIt's important to be active and consistent with anti-racism and decolonization work because it does take a long time for people to start listening to you. I think you would be doing a disservice to yourself and the people around you if you didn't commit yourself to it.
Read More“For a long time, all my professors and practicum supervisors were all white. It was something that I was always aware of in conversations about disability. I could sense the white lens applied to my educations and practicum experience. We know that people don't experience only one identity.”
Read More“we can propel the BLM movement forward with education. It's important that people educate themselves by creating art because it can be interpreted in different ways. Art is more accessible in anti-racism and decolonization work.”
Read MoreBLM means a lot to me but as a white person, I can only support BLM if I dismantle white supremacy. As a white person, I am part of a system that is based on white supremacy and must be aware of privilege/power dynamics. I need to learn about systemic racism.
Read More“When I was old enough to realize how my mom was treated in comparison to me, I realized that I have light skin privilege. I have white privilege.”
Read More“I had the privilege to speak in one of the rallies of Black Lives Matter and I also recited a poem during the anti-racist in consultation with City Council. Anti-Blackness has been going on for centuries and centuries. Now it all over social media and in the news about how Black people are being discriminated against.”
Read MoreAs a Community Development Storyteller, my role is to connect with different community members and interview them about their anti-racist and decolonization journeys.
Read MoreToday is my last day working at CDLI as the Communications and Community Development Officer through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. In this role, I had the privilege of engaging in anti-racism and decolonization work.
Read MoreIt is hard to believe that I have come to the end of my four month long MSW placement with the CDLI. Where did the time go?
Read MoreOur 6th Annual Big Meet Up is nearly here!
Each year CDLI brings together 100 people passionate about community for a free day of learning and connection. Join us over breakfast to connect, inspire, act!
Read Morether with fellow community members for an evening of story-sharing from local community champions. Learn how you can weave their successes into your own efforts to create the community you dream of. Together we will #connectinspireact.
Read MoreCDLI is excited to be hosting another cohort of learners to explore our community development curriculum and build their facilitation skills so they can share with and support their own communities!
Join us for five Monday evenings (5:00 to 7:30 p.m.) from September 23 to October 28, 2019 and Boost Your Chances at Success in Community Action!
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