2024 Island Education Day Workshops

At CHF BC, we believe in the power of belonging and are committed to creating a sense of community and inclusivity in everything we do. Our partnerships, advocacy work, programs, services, and decision-making processes are all geared towards fostering a sense of belonging among our members and their communities.

We are delighted to announce the lineup of workshops that will be featured in our 2024 Island Education Day. These workshops cover a diverse range of topics and are led by experts in their respective fields. We believe that these workshops will provide valuable insights and knowledge to all participants. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Morning Workshops

Fireside chat: STOP!

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STOP! Join us for this fireside chat addressing hot topics: S-ublets, T-enants, O-verhousing and P-olicies. With our panel of legal experts, get the answers on the questions you have on these topics.

Should your co-op STOP or move ahead? Before making your next decision, make sure you stop and join this chat.

Workshop Facilitators: Grant Haddock & Robert Milne.

Workshop Moderator: Lindsey Murphy.

 

 

 

Community Care: Strengthening Connections Together

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Join us for a workshop dedicated to growing a more supportive and inclusive co-op community. Together, we will explore the importance of understanding community needs and discuss practical strategies to enhance support during challenging times.

From communication tools to inclusive engagement practices, this interactive session equips you with practical tools to nurture stronger connections and create a community of care. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to play an active role in building a more resilient co-op community together!

Workshop Facilitators: Anya Phillip & Shivani Sethi.

 

 

Afternoon Workshops

 

Human rights in co-ops

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B.C.’s Human Rights Code helps make sure everyone can participate equally in daily life in British Columbia.

The Code protects individuals from harmful treatment called discrimination. Through this workshop, learn about human rights, what the co-op can do to avoid discriminating and how how human rights disputes are addressed. Using case scenarios, we will explore how the different parts of managing a housing co-op is affected by the Human Rights Code.

Workshop Facilitator: Pamphinette Buisa.

 

The Major Problem of Microaggressions

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This engaging and experiential training session supports participants to explore how they can contribute to personal, organizational and systemic shifts by intervening when violence, oppression and microaggressions are perpetuated in their communities.

Through self-reflection and group discussion, participants will:
– name systems that benefit/privilege and systems that harm/oppress, and how their own identities and experiences connect to these systems.
– identify areas of high awareness within the group and highlight any areas of accessibility and inclusion that may be of benefit to focus future work on.
– explore the concept of intersectionality in a visual and interactive way.

Workshop Facilitator: Kingsley Strudwick, from Ambit Gender Diversity Consulting.