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In this series, you will build the necessary skills to work successfully with the challenges and opportunities presented by the increasing racial and cultural diversity and multicultural dynamics of our communities, schools, organizations and agencies.
The sessions will be led by Dr. Johnny Lake, Educator and Advocate for Children. These sessions will develop a learning community for collaboration around institutional and community equity.
The series is based on who is in the room and what conversation wants to happen; we plan the activities based on participant input. We're encouraging folks to register with co-workers, parents or allies from their organizations and schools.
Proposed topics include:
- Defining Identity, Race, Culture, Ethnicity and Other Terms
- How Identity Works: Socio-Political and Socio-Historical Contexts
- Understanding Stereotypes, Prejudice, Discrimination, and Racism
- Learning about Advocacy, Equity, and Social Justice
- Building Community: Working Beyond Race and Identity Issues
"When we commit to a course of multicultural development, we commit to equity and justice, and we also commit to learn, grow and change." -Dr. Johnny Lake
Teachers: Professional Development Units available
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I just pay for the classes I can attend? You must register for the whole series.
- How does a sliding scale work? We ask that you pay at $60 only if you are low income (receiving food stamps or OHP), while if you have median income or access to middle class resources, you pay at $180. The sliding scale is based on the honor system, meaning you decide what you can afford. It is a way to account for class difference. When someone pays at the higher end of the scale, it allows a person with a tighter budget to be able to attend.
- Can I get a scholarship? Scholarships are based on strong financial need. Email backtoback@calclane.org.
- What will I eat? Dinner with vegetarian and omnivore options is included in the cost. If you have a specialized diet, we ask that you be prepared to meet your own dietary needs.
Here is our intended schedule:
5:15--5:45 Participants arrive for registration
5:30--6:30 Dinner is served
6:00--8:30 Session begins at 6, overlapping with dinner
We know that folks have busy lives! We ask that you do your best to arrive on time with respect for the group and we will meet each other with grace and understanding. We know that not everyone will be able to attend every session and this is okay. We suggest finding a buddy who will fill you in on the sessions you missed.
We will have a bulletin board for community announcements--please bring information about ways to be engaged in social justice work in the community. We will also have a book table with many anti-racist resources for you to peruse.
This Tuesday's dinner is served by Alma Catering with vegetarian and omnivore options. Many thanks to Robin Brown-Wood of Alma Catering. And heartfelt thanks to the many volunteers supporting this series!
We are really looking forward to doing this important work together. Thank you for committing your time and energy to being a part of this work and a part of the good changes happening in this community.
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| Tuesday Apr 09, 2019 5:30 PM - Tuesday May 14, 2019 8:30 PM | $60.00 - $180.00 |
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LocationWesley Foundation Center
2520 Harris St
Eugene, OR 97405
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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