Course description
How can faculty disrupt racism to foster more inclusive post-secondary spaces? This 12-hour Canadian-based course provides participants with the knowledge, tools, and skills to move from silent bystanders of racism to active witnesses and allies. Facilitated by a certified Anti-racism trainer, this course comprises of four distinct parts. Participants begin by exploring historical legacies of racism within this country and gaining a deeper understanding of key terms and concepts inherent to anti-racism, such as microaggressions, white fragility, implicit bias, and systemic racism. With this foundational knowledge, participants then learn about and practice their skills in employing a “witnessing-centered approach” to disrupt racism. Originally developed by Dr. Ishu Ishiyama, Professor Emeritus within the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia, and enhanced by Thanh Tazumi, Naomi L. Wolfe, & Sanchit Mittal, this course has been delivered in various educational settings across Canada to support educators in their anti-racism journey.Note: Interested participants must attend all synchronous learnings to be eligible for credit.