AMSSA and its member agencies and stakeholders organize public community events, workshops for newcomers to Canada as well as professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences for (re)settlement, language training diversity and inclusion sector employees. Community events and workshops which are continuous are listed below the calendar.
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Organizational Approaches to Anti-Racism: From Self to Systems Change
ANTI-RACISM WEBINAR: REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION
As a sector that serves many vulnerable and racialized populations and is also mainly comprised of racialized frontline workers, anti-racism is an intrinsic part of the settlement sector. Yet often we are challenged by a lack of resources and time, the systemic and entrenched nature of racism, and limited guidance around evidence-based practices that translate good intentions into meaningful systemic change. Although there are a range of anti-racist actions that are often looked to as tools to start this work—policies, trainings, employee resource groups, hiring practices, audits, etc.—it can be difficult to discern what approaches will translate into material changes rather than act as surface-level distractions from the root issues.
This two-part webinar will focus on providing organizations with tools and resources that they can apply to their anti-racism work, with an opportunity to discuss how to implement impactful initiatives, develop more meaningful and systematic evaluation, and create long-term plans that meet the unique needs of the settlement sector.
Part 1 will start by situating the conversation about anti-racism within the experiences of frontline staff navigating their day-to-day work with clients. Recognizing that it is often difficult for frontline staff to support themselves and their clients without organizational support, this webinar will explore how to shift individual approaches to anti-racist work towards more collaborative, systems-focused change.
Date: February 18, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 3:00pm PT
Location: Zoom
SPEAKER
Sharon Nyangweso is the Founder and CEO of QuakeLab, she specializes in a radical new approach to problem solving with an equity lens that is measurable, strategic, and based on a strong foundation of design thinking. An immigrant from Kenya, she has worked across sectors with organizations in 11 countries. Sharon is a TEDx Speaker, a Globe & Mail Report on Business Magazine 2022 Changemakers Recipient, 2022 Black Entrepreneur nominee and Ottawa Consulting Agency of the Year 2023.
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Ongoing Community Events/Programs
English Upgrading Classes for Adults
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 12:40 – 2:40 p.m.
September 2025 – January 2026
Free LINC classes for adults
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