Our Events

How to Engage Meaningfully in Allyship and Anti-Bias Practices

Description In order to progress toward inclusion, people must feel understood, supported, and represented. Most of us are learning about allyship and bias for the first time. In this learning path, you’ll explore the foundational skills—mindset, communication, and advocacy—you need to be an effective ally and champion for anti-bias practices in your organization and community. […]

Introduction to Intercultural Competency

Introduction to Intercultural Competency is a free introductory workshop featuring topics like Identity and Culture, Value-based Behaviours, Assigning Meaning and Unconscious Bias. A ‘come-as-you-are’ opportunity to learn more about yourself and the people in your life. This session is designed to be interactive and to encourage a desire for continuous learning! Attendees who fully participate […]

Service Canada Overview for Newcomers

Are you a newcomer to Eastern Ontario looking for valuable information and support to help you settle into your new home? Join us for the "Service Canada Overview for Newcomers" workshop, where you'll gain essential insights into the services and resources available to you as a newcomer to this diverse and welcoming country.

FREE

Cultural Orientations

Join us for a deep dive into Cultural Orientations! In this interactive zoom workshop, we will examine some of the most common Cultural Orientations, including Time, Power Distance, Hierarchy and Communication. Building on what we learned together in the Introduction to Intercultural Competency workshop, come prepared to evaluate where you fall on the spectrum of […]

Lunch and Learn: The Accommodating and Inclusive Workplace – Attracting and Retaining People with Disabilities

Join our interactive learning event and learn about types of disabilities, the language we use, core principles of accommodation and best practices to build an inclusive and accessible workplace.
We invite you to bring your questions around building a workplace that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and ensures inclusivity for all. Ask us anything! Join us in creating an environment where every individual can contribute their unique talents and thrive.
This lunch and learn is in partnership with Employment Accessibility Resource Network (EARN), and the Lanark County Child and Youth Services Collaborative and Every Kid in our Community EDI Working Group.

FREE

How to Engage Meaningfully in Allyship and Anti-Bias Practices

Description In order to progress toward inclusion, people must feel understood, supported, and represented. Most of us are learning about allyship and bias for the first time. In this learning path, you’ll explore the foundational skills—mindset, communication, and advocacy—you need to be an effective ally and champion for anti-bias practices in your organingization and community. […]

Introduction to Intercultural Competency

A ‘come-as-you-are’ opportunity to learn more about yourself and the people in your life. This session is designed to be interactive and to encourage a desire for continuous learning!

FREE

Culture Exchange Event

myFm Centre 1 Ma Te Way Park Dr., Renfrew, ON, Canada

Join us in celebrating diversity, unity, and the richness of cultures at the first-ever Cultural Exchange Event, presented by the Town of Renfrew in collaboration with Local Immigration Partnership - Lanark & Renfrew County. This extraordinary gathering will take place at the myFM center on Saturday, March 9th, from 10 am to 2 pm, promising […]

FREE

Interrupting Racism – With Priti Shah

Join us for Interrupting Racism, led by Priti Shah on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Join us as we embark on a journey toward understanding, empathy, and actionable change.

Cultural Orientations

Building on what we learned together in the Introduction to Intercultural Competency workshop, come prepared to evaluate where you fall on the spectrum of orientations based on your own experiences and cultural influences.

FREE
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