Date: September 25, 2024
Time: 11am-12pm PT / 1-2pm CT / 2-3pm ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Join us for a workshop designed to encourage and empower organizations to create meaningful and sustainable partnerships with equity-deserving communities in the environmental sector.
The 1 hour session will explore the unique challenges and barriers these communities face, and provide practical strategies for effective engagement and collaboration.
This workshop is part of the STARCAP Climate Action Fall Workshop Series. Live ASL interpretation will be available at this event.
Part presentation and part seminar, the workshop will provide an opportunity for open discussion and space to bring up challenges participants face with the work of collective problem-solving. Together we will work towards a more equitable and just environmental movement, where every voice is heard and valued.
Participants will learn how to identify and address systemic obstacles, build trust, and develop inclusive programs that reflect the diverse needs and strengths of the communities they are looking to work with.
Patricia Wilson is an environmentalist, community leader and social justice advocate who is passionate about diversifying the environmental field and advocates for proper representation and inclusivity in this sector.
In 2021 Patricia founded Diverse Nature Collective (DNC) – a grassroots social enterprise that works to empower, mobilize and create space for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour within the environmental movement and reduce barriers to racialized folks in accessing nature.
Through workshops, collaborative events and gatherings, Patricia creates BIPOC-centered spaces that help racialized folks gain confidence, build skills and connect with each other. She works with academic institutions, environmental non-profits and other organizations to promote anti-racism and inclusive practices within their work through an intersectional and equity lens.
Patricia is also the new Coordinator of Community Race Relations Committee of Peterborough (CRRC) which centers her in anti-racism / decolonization education work and advocacy for BIPOC community members.
Date: September 25, 2024
Time: 11am-12pm PT / 1-2pm CT / 2-3pm ET
CCEDNet is committed to creating an accessible environment for all participants. Closed captioning will be available. However, accessibility goes beyond space considerations. If you are experiencing anything that is preventing you from attending this program, please contact Amanda San Filippo to discuss how we may help.