Community Invitation To Free Rural Voices Against Racism Workshop

The City of Fort Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Fort Sask Youth Council and FCSS, is hosting Rural Voices Against Racism on Nov 16, 2024. This free workshop is primarily designed for youth but open to anyone interested in learning how to confront racism and oppression. Led by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights, the event will focus on three key areas:

• Anti-Oppression: Understanding how inequality and oppression have been built into our society, and how we can challenge these systems.
• Anti-Racism: Reflecting on misconceptions about race and learning how to build an anti-racist community.
• Bystander Intervention: Gaining tools to safely step in when witnessing hate or discrimination, both online and in person.

In addition, participants will take part in a creative project focused on addressing racism in rural areas, with the chance to see their ideas featured in a regional awareness campaign.

“This workshop offers a unique opportunity for youth and community members to actively engage with difficult but essential conversations around racism and oppression. By learning practical skills and working together on creative solutions, participants will be empowered to make a difference in their own lives and contribute to positive change in the broader community,” said Kristi Wahl, Youth and Family Coordinator with Fort Sask FCSS.

Registration Details:

The workshop will take place at the Lions Mane Room, Dow Centennial Centre, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a light lunch provided. Registration is required by November 8. To register or to learn more, visit fortsask.ca/FCSSWorkshops.

Fort Saskatchewan, located just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton along the North Saskatchewan River, is a vibrant hub for economic, recreational, and cultural activities. Nestled in the centre of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland and home to nearly 30,000 residents, the city offers many amenities, including a multi-use fitness facility, an aquatics centre, 80 km of trails, and high-performance arenas and fields. Cultural highlights include a 500-seat performing arts theatre, historic sites, a museum, and a replica of the 1875 Northwest Mounted Police Fort. Fort Saskatchewan is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community, providing a blend of experiences that welcomes everyone.

The city is situated in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11. We recognize that we stand upon land that carries the footsteps of many Indigenous Peoples, including the Nehiyawak, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, and Métis. The City honours the First Peoples of this land and is committed to fostering reconciliation through relationship building, knowledge gathering, and education.