2023 Racial Justice Symposium
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The first session of the 2023 Racial Justice Symposium, organized by the ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ School of Social Work in collaboration with the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. This year's symposium focuses on the theme "Do Black Lives Matter in Canada? A look at Canadian Social Work Education and Praxis".Ìý
We are thrilled to announce that the first session, entitled "(Anti) Blackness in Canada - Past and Present," will be held via Zoom on March 24th, 2023, at 11:30 AM. This session will feature esteemed guest speakers:
 â¶Ä‚â¶Ä‚â¶Ä‚â¶Ä‚ Professor Akua Benjamin,
 â¶Ä‚â¶Ä‚â¶Ä‚â¶Ä‚ Dr. Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey, and
 â¶Ä‚â¶Ä‚â¶Ä‚â¶Ä‚ David Grant.
Their profiles and the poster for the event are attached to this email.Ìý
This session aims to critically examine the historical and contemporary experiences of anti-Blackness in Canada and its impact on Black communities. The presenters will offer their expertise on the subject and discuss the challenges and opportunities for social work education and praxis in addressing anti-Blackness in Canada.Ìý
We believe that this session will be an excellent opportunity to deepen our understanding of racial justice and its implications for social work practice in Canada. We encourage you to join us and participate in this meaningful dialogue.Ìý
Please join us via the following Zoom link:Â .Ìý
We look forward to seeing you all there!Â