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Doing the Work: An Introduction to Anti-Racism

We are pleased to launch our new e-course, "Doing the Work: An Introduction to Anti-Racism." The course is uniquely GBC - it is different than previous anti-racism learning opportunities as it was made by us for us.

Our entire college community is encouraged to take the time to complete the course. For employees, it can be accessed via Cornerstone, and students can access it on Brightspace. Through this course, we hope to make space for ongoing discussion, enable good faith questions and disagreements, and engage in conversations about the content.

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A successful community needs space guided by the needs of its residents—in other words, programming, places and protocols designed for those who use these spaces most. For youth, in particular, access to safe and reliable public spaces helps to stave off isolation and alienation at a crucial point...

By Jennifer Grant When George Floyd was murdered by police one year ago, it brought the realities of anti-Black racism into stark focus for many people. However, for those of us in the Black community, his death was another tragic reminder of the perils many of us face and the failure of systems to...

Jennifer Grant strives to unlock potential. She did this as a child and youth worker, an advocate and a teacher. Now, she aims to unlock potential across the George Brown College community by leading efforts to cultivate an equitable, inclusive and welcoming environment for all learners and...

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Let's Get Started Primer for Anti-Racism

This primer has been developed to support the George Brown College community as we engage in Anti-Racism practice. This primer uses the five steps of the Take 5 for Anti-Racism. We begin with self-reflect, then educate, rethink, identify and engage.

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Featured Resources

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Navigating Difficult Conversations: 8 Essential Tips

Effective communication is key to fostering an inclusive and respectful GBC community. Our latest guide, "8 Tips to Manage Difficult Conversations,” offers practical strategies for addressing sensitive topics with empathy and clarity. Whether you are confronting issues of race, identity, or social justice, these tips will help you engage thoughtfully and constructively. Enhance your toolkit, with the tools to handle challenging dialogues and contribute to a more understanding and equitable environment.

10 Tips & Tools for Developing an Anti-Racist Classroom

As educators, in order to create truly inclusive learning environments, we must actively commit to being anti-racist. We invite you to review these resources to help you develop an anti-racist classroom.

Anti-Racist Leadership: A Starter's Toolkit

The purpose of this toolkit is to support leaders to start the dialogue, begin to explore their role in creating an anti-racist institution and deepen their understanding of what it means to be an anti-racist leader.