HERstories in Anti-Racist and Decolonial Organizing

We’re very excited to share with you another upcoming opportunity to learn more about anti-racism in Calgary and have a conversation about what you can do!

You’ve read the books, you’ve attended the trainings – what anti-racist action can you take next?

Join this online panel and discussion to learn from long-time community activists about our herstories of anti-racist and decolonial organizing in Calgary over the years. Panel members will share their victories, struggles and share wisdom for how we can continue to make anti-racist change today.

The panel will be followed by a short break, and then a facilitated community conversation for anyone who wants to join.

People who have registered will receive an e-mail with the Zoom link for HERstories in Anti-Racism & Decolonial organizing on the afternoon of the event. Be sure to register today!

Panellist Biographies:

Rosemary Brown

Rosemary Brown is currently a member of We're Together Ending Poverty (WTEP),  Justice  for Palestinians, the Basic Income YYC Arts Collective and Brentwood Cares. Since the mid 1970’s she has been involved in a range of anti-racism initiatives.

Marva Ferguson

Marva Ferguson is a daughter, sister, auntie, mentor, friend and confidant to many. In her professional life, she is an  Assistant Professor in the Department of Child Studies and Social Work, Mount Royal University. She teaches from an anti-Black racism, Critical Race and Whiteness theories. She is a Mental Health First Aid Instructor and a Critical Incident Stress Management Facilitator. As a PhD Candidate at Memorial University, she is presently completing her research that focuses on a study of the Personal Stories of Jamaican Canadian Adults who Migrated to Canada as Children. Marva sticks close to her Jamaica roots and recently organized the "Quick Response Project" that provided resources for individuals struggling with the outcome of COVID-19.

Kamal Sehgal

Kamal Sehgal has over 25 years of experience working in Canada’s post-secondary system and the non- profit sector. Kamal is the Executive Director of Alberta Network of Immigrant Women with an interest in social justice and research.  

Doreen Spence

Grandmother Doreen Spence is from Saddle Lake Cree Nation and now resides in Calgary. She is a traditional healer, retired Registered Nurse, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, author, and human rights activist who served as a presiding Elder on the working group for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.  At 83 grandmother is still an active lodge keeper and support to many.