Inter-cultural dialogue: Bridging the gap between newcomers and indigenous people - This event has already occurred
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This webinar will highlight an innovative program at Mount Carmel Clinic that builds bridges, strengthens relationships and honors the uniqueness and commonalities between newcomer and Indigenous groups. Join us to learn how this program facilitates...
This webinar will highlight an innovative program at Mount Carmel Clinic that builds bridges, strengthens relationships and honors the uniqueness and commonalities between newcomer and Indigenous groups. Join us to learn how this program facilitates an inter-cultural dialogue to debunk certain myths and stereotypes about Indigenous and newcomer groups, and creates a safe space that values diversity, inclusion, mutual report and acceptance.
Participants will learn:
The importance of creating greater awareness and collaboration between Indigenous and immigrant communities to prevent stereotyping and address misinformation
Understand current issues for First Nations and immigrant communities diverse impacts on emotional and mental wellbeing and promote mutual acceptance
Envisioning and developing strategies for future collaborative relationships between Aboriginal and immigrant communities in order to build new relationship
The importance of creating a safe space to share cultures and remembering history
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an audience-led question and answer period.
Speakers
Florence Gray, Social Worker
Catherine Biaya, Community Health Facilitator
Winifred Vugampore, Clinical Social worker/Counsellor
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