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Community Dialogue on Racism and Prejudice (Students Only)

Feb
27
When: Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024, 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Attendance: Offline/In-Person
Location: Nanaimo Campus
Building: 255
Room: 170
VIU
900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5

Add to CalendarCommunity Dialogue on Racism and Prejudice (Students Only)02/27/2024 11:30 AM02/27/2024 01:00 PMMM/DD/YYYYAmerica/VancouverA "World Cafe" style event, where participants will share their experiences and perspectives on racism and prejudice at VIU and in our community, in a safe and confidential environment. Small groups will be facilitated by Master’s of Community Planning (MCP) students, with overall facilitation from faculty members.  The dialogue will conclude with a large group sharing circle.   This event is in partnership with the CVI Multicultural Society (CVIMS), who hosted the first dialogue in November last year in Nanaimo, the MCP program, and ANTH335: Race and Ethnicity in Canada. _______________________________________________________________________________ What does it mean to be a global citizen, at VIU and in our community? The Global Citizens Forum is a two-day event on February 27 and 28 that engages students, faculty, and staff in this question, through dialogues, workshops, and art. All events are open to students, staff, faculty, and the general public. “I am often asked what can people do to become a good global citizen? I reply that it begins in your own community.” - Kofi Annan, Former UN Secretary-General \n\n\nNanaimo Campus Building 255 Room 170\nVIU\n900 Fifth Street\nNanaimo BC V9R 5S5\n\nhttps://events.viu.ca/community-dialogue-racism-and-prejudice-students-onlyNanaimo Campus Building 255 Room 170falseaYqCFcQpUzxLBYhTummH26494

A "World Cafe" style event, where participants will share their experiences and perspectives on racism and prejudice at VIU and in our community, in a safe and confidential environment. Small groups will be facilitated by Master’s of Community Planning (MCP) students, with overall facilitation from faculty members.  The dialogue will conclude with a large group sharing circle.   This event is in partnership with the CVI Multicultural Society (CVIMS), who hosted the first dialogue in November last year in Nanaimo, the MCP program, and ANTH335: Race and Ethnicity in Canada.

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What does it mean to be a global citizen, at VIU and in our community?

The Global Citizens Forum is a two-day event on February 27 and 28 that engages students, faculty, and staff in this question, through dialogues, workshops, and art.
All events are open to students, staff, faculty, and the general public.

“I am often asked what can people do to become a good global citizen? I reply that it begins in your own community.” - Kofi Annan, Former UN Secretary-General

Event Organizer:
ANTH335 / MCP / Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society