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<h3>Systemic and Anti-Black Racism Workshop - Black Don't Crack: The Pressure of White Institutions on Black Mental Health</h3> | <h3>Systemic and Anti-Black Racism Workshop - Black Don't Crack: The Pressure of White Institutions on Black Mental Health</h3> | ||
| + | Both within and outside of the workplace, racism and other systems of oppression have measurable and intangible effects on Black people. How can we as leaders of all races begin to understand those impacts? How do we make tangible changes in our spheres of influence to create safe environments for Black people to thrive? What care do we need to take as Black people to ensure that we can flourish despite working in white institutions? Discussion in this breakout will explore how to support and model commitment to anti-racism with a focus on practices to address the toll of racism, and in particular anti-Black racism, on employees at all levels. Content is geared towards the emerging and developing learner and may include systemic oppression, intersectional oppression, mental health outcomes for Black workers, and practical tips for championing equity, diversity, and inclusion within spheres of influence. | ||
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| + | *'''[https://www.chanelletye.com/about Chanelle Tye]''', Equity & Inclusion Educator & Coach | ||
<h2>12:00-12:15pm PST - Bhangra Dance Instruction session</h2> | <h2>12:00-12:15pm PST - Bhangra Dance Instruction session</h2> | ||
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Open Door - 2022 Agenda
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
8:30-10:00am PST - Event Opening
- Opening Remarks
- Opening prayers & video performance
- Morning Plenary: Truth, Reconciliation, and Mental Wellness – Begins With Me and It Begins With You! with Grand Chief Doug Kelly, Sr. Advisor, Stolo Tribal Council
10:00-10:15am PST - Meditation & Grounding
10:15-10:30am PST - HEALTH BREAK
10:30-12:00pm PST - Morning Breakout Rooms (3 concurrent sessions)
Theme: The Importance of Informed Communication Approaches
Dealing with Mental Health injuries and Brain Trauma
Understanding the Experiences and Trauma of Indigenous Colleagues
Systemic and Anti-Black Racism Workshop - Black Don't Crack: The Pressure of White Institutions on Black Mental Health
Both within and outside of the workplace, racism and other systems of oppression have measurable and intangible effects on Black people. How can we as leaders of all races begin to understand those impacts? How do we make tangible changes in our spheres of influence to create safe environments for Black people to thrive? What care do we need to take as Black people to ensure that we can flourish despite working in white institutions? Discussion in this breakout will explore how to support and model commitment to anti-racism with a focus on practices to address the toll of racism, and in particular anti-Black racism, on employees at all levels. Content is geared towards the emerging and developing learner and may include systemic oppression, intersectional oppression, mental health outcomes for Black workers, and practical tips for championing equity, diversity, and inclusion within spheres of influence.
- Chanelle Tye, Equity & Inclusion Educator & Coach
12:00-12:15pm PST - Bhangra Dance Instruction session
12:15-1:00pm PST - LUNCH BREAK
1:00-1:40pm PST - Lived Experience Presentation
1:50-3:15pm PST - Afternoon Breakout Groups (3 concurrent sessions)
Theme: Healing and Nurturing our Bodies and Minds
Healing for Mental Health: An Inter-Cultural Perspective
The Belly Brain and Mind-Gut Connection: How to Fuel a Healthy Mind
Workload and Burnout: How to Take Action
3:15-3:30pm PST - HEALTH BREAK
3:30-4:15pm PST - Event Closing
- Afternoon Plenary: "Looking Forward: Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace – Fireside chat with Chief Information Officer Catherine Luelo"
- Closing Remarks
