Summary This module will introduce you to ideas that "unsettle" Thanksgiving by showing its connections to harmful historical narratives. It is important we understand the history of colonization behind the holiday, the foundation of which Thanksgiving is built upon....
Summary Intersectionality is a framework coined by Black scholar, Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw which helps describe how individuals' identities and lived experiences can intersect to create overlapping experiences of oppression. One clear way to navigate understanding...
Discussions and Privilege Summary This second module on anti-Black racism focuses on how we talk about race and how we can have productive discussions about race. While Part 1 was meant to educate about the history of anti-Black discrimination, this module aims to...
History and Present Summary In this first module providing resources about anti-Black racism, the focus will be on the history and present day impacts of anti-Black racism. Starting with an overview of slavery within what are currently the United States and Canada,...
Summary This module will explore a variety of perspectives and ideas on the decolonization of mental health as well as the roots of climate anxiety. Within this module there will be an exploration of various perspectives on mental health and how we can engage in this...
The Indian Act and Residential Schools Summary This module is directed to non-Indigenous individuals who wish to learn more about Indigenous history but may not know where to begin. The opportunity to learn an accurate story of Indigenous peoples is denied in some...
Summary Indigenous Sovereignty is a broad-arching topic, but at its core, it encompasses a reclamation of self-governance, independent of the Canadian government (see this link here for further details). This section will explore the relationship between...
Summary This module will explore the topic of just transition. The understanding and implementation of a just transition is important because it allows for the development of sustainable economies and transition to clean energy alongside a focus on social justice and...