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Interrupting Racism – With Priti Shah
March 21 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Description:
Join us for Interrupting Racism, a transformative workshop led by business owner, mentor and Human Rights activist Priti Shah on March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, as we embark on a journey toward understanding, empathy, and actionable change. In this vital space, participants will engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain valuable insights, and acquire the tools necessary to interrupt the pervasive patterns of racism.
What We’ll Cover:
- Identifying the Fears in Addressing Racism
- Understanding Key Terminology
- Identifying the Four Types of Racism: Internalized, Interpersonal, Systemic and Institutional
- Videos & Large Group Debrief
- Case Studies in Small Group with Large Group Debrief
- How to Interrupt Racism and Tackle Uncomfortable Conversations
- How Can Each Person Contribute to Create Safer Communities
Only 30 spaces are available for this event. Book your tickets now to secure a seat!
About Priti Shah:
Priti Shah has been doing public speaking for more than 30 years and brings a diverse personal and professional background to her engaging and inspiring presentations. She is a lawyer, mediator, arbitrator, investigator and facilitator and operates PRAXIS Consulting in Winnipeg. She is widely known for her work in the areas of dispute resolution, human rights, governance and organization development.
Priti has travelled to 70 countries representing the Government of Canada and the Organization for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights. In September 1998, she acted as an observer of the parliamentary elections in Bosnia & Herzegovina. She is committed to international development and travelled to Fiji in 2018 to complete her eighth Habitat build. In May 2005, Priti was awarded the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Contribution to Community by the Women Business Owners of Manitoba.
Priti has performed in 13 community plays with the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre. She is passionate about health, fitness, music, arts and enjoying the beautiful people and geography of Canada.
