Educators have a critical role to play in creating anti-racist classrooms but also building a learning environment that supports student mental health and wellbeing. To support K-12 educators, this one-day virtual conference will build knowledge of practices to increase cultural competency and student wellbeing and explore how racism impacts mental health. Conference participants will develop their understanding and learn practical tools to create anti-racist classroom spaces.

This conference will:

  • Outline the impacts of racism on Black, Indigenous, and other racialized student mental health and wellbeing
  • Educate attendees on how to establish inclusive teaching practices in their classroom and improve the well-being of the school community
  • Create a space for attendees to engage in cross-cultural dialogue to foster solidarity across diverse communities

Conference Agenda

Thursday, November 30th, 2023

Agenda

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Login and Mindfulness Activity

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Keynote with Dr. Martin Brokenleg

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Dr. Martin Brokenleg

An Indigenous Approach to Building Resiliency in Youth

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Exploring the Intersections of Race and Mental Health

Deepen your understanding around your personal bias and the impacts racism has on mental health. 

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Workshops

Participants will get to select a workshop to build their understanding on specific topics. Workshop registration will open in late October.

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Lunch + Community Conversations

Bring your lunch and connect on specific topics or join an affinity group

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Wellness Practice

Connecting physical and mental wellbeing

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Panel Discussion

Best Practices on making classrooms healing spaces

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Knowledge Exchange Activity

Join others in similar roles to you and work together to develop a plan on how you can embed learnings from today in your class or school tomorrow.

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Closing

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Post Event Networking

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Connexion Et Activité De Pleine Conscience

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Une approche indigène pour renforcer la résilience des jeunes

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Dr. Martin Brokenleg

Une introduction au Cercle du courage

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Explorer les intersections de la race et de la santé mentale

Approfondissez Votre Compréhension De Vos Préjugés Personnels Et Des Impacts Du Racisme Sur La Santé Mentale.

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Ateliers

Les Participants Pourront Choisir Un Atelier Pour Approfondir Leur Compréhension Sur Des Sujets Spécifiques. Les Inscriptions Aux Ateliers Ouvriront Fin Octobre.

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Déjeuner + Conversations Communautaires

Apportez Votre Lunch Et Connectez-Vous Sur Des Sujets Spécifiques Ou Rejoignez Un Groupe D'affinité

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Pratique De Bien-Être

Relier Le Bien-Être Physique Et Mental

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Table ronde

Meilleures Pratiques Pour Faire Des Salles De Classe Des Espaces De Guérison

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Activité d'échange de connaissances

Rejoignez D'autres Personnes Exerçant Des Fonctions Similaires Aux Vôtres Et Travaillez Ensemble À L'élaboration D'un Plan Sur La Manière Dont Vous Pourrez Intégrer Les Enseignements D'aujourd'hui Dans Votre Classe Ou Votre École Demain.

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Clôture De La Session

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Mise En Réseau Post-Événement

Partners

Workshop

We are currently accepting workshop proposals for this conference

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