Anti-racism

Understand the differences between equity and inclusion, and how each contributes to the well-being, growth and safety of employees, customers and stakeholders. Consider different approaches to becoming more inclusive and equitable. Reflect upon your role within your organization, and create a toolkit that generates a more inclusive and equitable environment.

Other start dates: Jul 08, 2025; Nov 04, 2025; Feb 03, 2026; Apr 28, 2026; Sep 22, 2026

This course explores the meaning of intersectionality, and solutions for respectfully engaging with all members of our communities. Understand the complexity, range and depth of intersectionality by first paying attention to your identity, then considering others' narratives which are generated at the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, religious identity and ethnicity, among other social identities.

Other start dates: Sep 23, 2025; Feb 10, 2026; May 19, 2026; Oct 13, 2026

This course supports you in identifying barriers to inclusion and equity. Gain tangible steps, strategies and tools to build a safe, respectful and more equitable workplace. Understand how to foster collective accountability and responsibility, and implement meaningful and timely action toward such measures.

Other start dates: Nov 25, 2025; Jan 27, 2026; May 05, 2026; Nov 24, 2026

Learn to integrate intercultural and social justice perspectives and take a critical look at intergroup relations. Review identity development models and explore how culture, ethnicity and race shape intercultural interactions. Look at the impact of systemic issues of power and privilege. Develop practical strategies for meaningful intergroup dialogue and engagement.

Other start dates: Jan 22, 2026; Sep 17, 2026

In this course, take part in reflective activities that expand your awareness of your unconscious biases. Develop practical and concrete strategies and techniques for addressing these biases, and noticing, identifying and responding to microaggressions.

Other start dates: Oct 28, 2025; Jan 20, 2026; Apr 21, 2026; Sep 15, 2026

Help your organization make the most of diversity through increased creativity and innovation, enhanced employee engagement and better service to clients. Explore systemic barriers and inclusive practices in designing communication strategies with employees, clients and customers. Learn to develop policy frameworks and best practices; engage in community consultation; lead and supervise staff and volunteers; and plan programs.

Other start dates: Oct 16, 2025; Apr 09, 2026; Oct 01, 2026

Build awareness around the ways in which white supremacy manifests as our workplaces grow more diverse, and take a close look at the impact that white supremacy has on both individuals and systems. Reflect on the tensions between the desire to champion anti-racism while experiencing the privileges that whiteness confers.

Other start dates: Sep 16, 2025; Nov 18, 2025; Mar 03, 2026; Jun 02, 2026; Nov 03, 2026

Explore your leadership strengths and areas of growth and opportunity when leading in an intercultural setting. Complete the Intercultural Development Inventory and receive individualized feedback on your results. Reflect on your cultural identity, role and challenges in your own leadership context and develop a plan for applying your skills to create change and build inclusive communities and organizations.

Other start dates: Oct 23, 2025; May 07, 2026; Oct 22, 2026

Understand and learn how to decolonize your research, teaching strategies and tools. Start by examining the pedagogies you use now and understand how you can deconstruct them through a decolonization lens.

Other start dates: Nov 18, 2025; Jun 09, 2026; Nov 17, 2026

Expand your understanding of anti-racist work. Deepen your understanding of the historic and current realities of racism in Canada, and learn from the perspectives and experiences of racialized professionals. Consider the commitment, courage and creativity required to dismantle racism within organizations both on micro and macro levels.

Other start dates: Oct 21, 2025; Jan 13, 2026; Apr 14, 2026; Jun 23, 2026; Oct 20, 2026

Learn tools to build culturally diverse and inclusive teams. Enhance your skills to establish, motivate and lead your existing group toward inclusion. Develop strategies for transforming conflict and understand the influence of culture on teamwork.

Other start dates: Jan 29, 2026

Achieve success in conflict resolution through negotiation strategies that cut through misunderstanding, miscommunication, impasse, and implicit bias. Tap into your intercultural intelligence skills to negotiate conflict effectively.