Harvest: Anti-Racism & Decolonization Resources the LAT has been finding inspiring

The Anti-Racism & Decolonization Learning and Action Team got together for our monthly gathering, and to get the conversation going we each shared a resources we’ve engaged with recently that we’ve found particularly helpful or insightful.

Learnings from decolonization and white supremacy culture conversations

In this blog post, CDLI Practicum Student Sukhman shares learnings from the work of Ta7talíya Michelle Nahanee’s “Decolonize ... A recalibrating guide & workbook” and Tema Okun’s “White Supremacy Culture – Still Here”.

Burning questions relating to anti-racism and decolonization in community practice

Over the last two Anti-Racism and Decolonization Learning and Action Team monthly gatherings, we’ve asked attendees to share their current burning questions relating to anti-racism and decolonization in their own community practice.

Thulasy Lettner on her experience on building community through anti-racism

We chatted with former Equity Coordinator, Thulasy Letter on her experience in building community through her work as an anti-racism facilitator.

Reflections on How Do We Build Safe(r) Communities?

A recap and learnings of our May community conversation on how we can build safe(r) communities.

Alice Lam on her community building journey

On February 15, 2022 the Anti-Racism and Decolonization Learning and Action Team invited Alice Lam to our monthly meeting to share her community journey, and her thoughts and experiences with mutual aid.

Mutual Aid in Calgary

On Monday, January 31st the Anti-Racism and Decolonization Learning and Action Team organized CDLI’s first Meet Up of the year! To explore what mutual aid is looking like in Calgary these days, we brought on three knowledgeable and experienced guests who participate in and support mutual aid in a variety of ways in our cities.

Looking to Help? Help Wanted! What is Mutual Aid?

Have you heard of the term, ‘Mutual Aid’? It’s definitely not a new concept and examples of communities coming together have existed since the beginning of time.

AntiRacism DecolonizationCDLIJanuary 25, 2022meet up, mutual aid, community of care, learning

And One Day We Will Rest

This is the story of when Bertha's joy of music and dance was pushed up against by misogyny and racism.

Learning from Eachother, AntiRacism DecolonizationCDLINovember 2, 2021reflections, anti-racism, decolonization

Decolonizing Community Development: Learnings, Un-learnings, Reflections, and Resources

Recently, I’ve been working through some of the online mini-courses offered by Ta7talíya Michelle Nahanee and Nahanee Creative around Decolonizing, through their new on-demand (un)learning platform.

Reflections on the White Ally Circle Pilot

Early in 2021 the Calgary Foundation reached out to CDLI’s Anti-Racism and Decolonization Learning and Action Team about collaborating on a pilot project. Together, we designed and facilitated six learning and practice sessions for white-identified stakeholders to help deepen and advance their understanding of and commitment to racial equity.

AntiRacism DecolonizationCDLIOctober 4, 2021allyship, reflections, white privilege, white supremacy, learning

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Reflections

On Monday the Anti-Racism and Decolonization Learning and Action Team gathered over lunch for our September meeting. We took turns sharing our plans for the day, and some of our favourite resources, and we wanted to share them with all of you!

Reflections from the Anti-Racism & Decolonization Learning and Action Team

The Anti-Racism & Decolonization Learning and Action Team meets monthly to learn together, talk about how we work together, and share updates on some of the projects and initiatives that we have underway.

AntiRacism DecolonizationCDLIMarch 2, 2021reflections, collaboration

Decolonizing the "Self" - Reflections from Evert

Back in the summer of 2020, our wonderful social work practicum student Evert was doing a lot of learning, thinking, and work to support our anti-racism and decolonization efforts. Here is a reflection piece that she wrote and shared with us at the time!

AntiRacism DecolonizationCDLIJanuary 8, 2021reflections, learning, decolonization, allyship, activism

Reflecting on HERstories of Anti-Racism & Decolonial Organizing

On Thursday, November 26, 2020 we co-hosted, along with a number of other amazing partners, a special event meant to learn and celebrate the long history of anti-racist and decolonial organizing here in Calgary.

HERstories in Anti-Racist and Decolonial Organizing

You’ve read the books, you’ve attended the trainings – what anti-racist action can you take next? Join this special event happening virtually on Thursday, November 26 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

AntiRacism DecolonizationCDLINovember 24, 2020anti-racism, decolonization, learning, storytelling, Community Development

Lea on Recognizing Privilege

We need to understand that BIPOC voices and experiences are not a monolith and listen to everyone’s stories. It's important to recognize your privilege and use it to help others instead of being passive.

AntiRacism DecolonizationCDLINovember 24, 2020privilege, allyship, reflections, an

Recording from Roundtable on "The Power of Storytelling for Anti-Racist Change in Calgary's Communities"

On Saturday, November 7th, 2020 dozens of us gathered on Zoom for our Roundtable conversation and community conversation. Our Roundtable members Nellie Alcaraz, KtheChosen, and LeeAnne Ireland shared their thoughts on "the power of storytelling for anti-racism and decolonization efforts". We made a recording of the Roundtable for those of you who couldn’t join!