Conversation for Anti-Racist Change in Calgary's Communities

On Saturday, November 7th at 10:00 a.m. MST we're inviting some of them to share their thoughts on "the power of storytelling for anti-racism and decolonization efforts". Following the Roundtable, we'll have important conversations examining what we as individuals and community members can do to (further) support anti-racism and decolonization efforts in ourselves and our communities.

Jackson Espiritu on Anti-Racism and Decolonization

I knew that Spain and the U.S. colonized the Philippines, but I just did not realize how much it impacted my family. Colonialism is intergenerational; people passed down racist attitudes for many generations.

AntiRacism DecolonizationCDLIOctober 28, 2020hope, decolonization, anti-racism, anti-blackness, social work

4 Memoirs Everyone Working in Anti-Racism and Decolonization Needs to Read

The most important way to support anti-racism and decolonization work is to lean into continuous learning. To access continuous learning, we need to access books, podcasts, events, trainings, music, comics and movies. I recommend accessing stories from people who have different life experiences than you.

AntiRacism DecolonizationCDLIOctober 22, 2020Islam, decolonization, literature, storytelling, LGBTQ

Decolonizing Music: A Conversation with Rubix

The Calgary community is a very diverse community, full of talented artists, social workers, teachers and activists. It’s a powerful community. I had a significant experience two years ago when I attended a retreat.

AntiRacism DecolonizationCDLIOctober 19, 2020coexist, hiphop, decolonization, Treaty 7, art

Empowering Indigenous Youth: LeeAnne on the Challenges of Everyday Racism

I've always kind of been a bit of a do-gooder. When I was a kid, I started a composting system at my school, and I created a fundraiser to save the rainforest. I try to rewrite history, based on my knowledge of the Indigenous people in my life and my family.

AntiRacism DecolonizationCDLIOctober 1, 2020decolonization, MMIW, reconciliation, reflections

Marina Kerr on her anti-racism & decolonization journey

I grew up surrounded by all white people, and like most other white Canadians, we felt pretty good about ourselves that racism was something in the past, and we do not have to worry about it in this country. I did not think that much about it until I went to university in my mid-20s, and I had to take some courses.

AntiRacism DecolonizationCDLISeptember 29, 2020anti-racism, learning, decolonization, privilege

Shetin Adams on Undoing White Supremacist and Colonial Beliefs

It's important to be active and consistent with anti-racism and decolonization work because it does take a long time for people to start listening to you. I think you would be doing a disservice to yourself and the people around you if you didn't commit yourself to it.

AntiRacism DecolonizationCDLISeptember 17, 2020anti-racism, white supremacy, decolonization, BLM, intersectionality

Reflections of a Community Storyteller

As a Community Development Storyteller, my role is to connect with different community members and interview them about their anti-racist and decolonization journeys.

Learning from EachotherCDLIAugust 31, 2020anti-racism, decolonization, learning, community, reflections

Reflections on my summer Practicum Placement with CDLI

It is hard to believe that I have come to the end of my four month long MSW placement with the CDLI. Where did the time go?

Learning from EachotherCDLIAugust 27, 2020reflections, anti-racism, decolonization, learning