Programs
What We Offer
To meet our mission, Moms Against Racism (Canada) offers several different programs:
Workshops
MAR SHIFT
MAR Shift is our workshop series where, on a monthly basis, we host workshops for our members around topics like anti-racism, cultural competence, and decolonization. Often we also make these workshops available to the public. Upcoming workshops can be found under events.
PAC Workshops
We love talking to PAC families as an extension of what we do in MAR. We are currently developing a series of workshops that guides parents through how to raise anti-racist children starting with anti-racism basics, privilege, cultural competence, and allyship.
Current offerings:
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Interrupting Unconscious Bias
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Exploring Identity and Privilege
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Understanding Discrimination
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Anti-Racism 101
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Systemic Racism in Canada: Then to Now
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Addressing Racism in your Organizations
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Using Your Power and Privilege to Dismantle Racism
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How to Raise an Anti-Racist Child
Educator Trainings / Pro-D Day Workshops
Educators have a unique, and critical, opportunity to help raise the next generations to be anti-racist. However, many are working to simultaneously unpack what they were taught while doing their best to bring trauma-informed and anti-racist teachings to their classrooms. We are here to help with practical learnings and tools educators can implement right away.
Current Offerings:
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Supporting Anti-Racism in the Early Years
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How to Deal with Racism at School
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Strategies to Engage Indigenous Communities to bring Indigenous Learning into the Classroom
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Crafting Your Personal Land Acknowledgement
Group Unlearning
Cohort-based learning and unlearning
Throughout the year, MAR offers different cohort-based learning opportunities to explore deeper into ourselves, our internalized racism, and how we can build relationships with our kids. In previous years we have done a 6-week series on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action as well as a 16-week series working through the University of Alberta's Indigenous Canada course. Each series is led by professionals and individuals with lived expertise. Learn more about upcoming opportunities on our events page.
Be A Kid
Be A Kid monthly activities for BIPOC kids and their families + Be A Kid Family Camp
Each month families with BIPOC kids in the Greater Victoria area get together to create community and belonging through activities. These events allow racialized kids the opportunity to just Be A Kid without worrying about the white gaze, being over-policed, or being subjected to racism while playing.
Diverse Book Baskets
10 Culturally Diverse Books Delivered to Classrooms and Families Across Canada
The MAR Education Advocacy Team has curated a list of ten (10) culturally diverse books for Pre-K through to Grade 12. Each basket comes with additional resources and downloadable lesson/activity plans to help parents and educators make the most of the books.
Community Learning and Support Groups
MAR TALKS
MAR Talks brings our members and our greater community the opportunity to explore intersecting topics of anti-racism, inclusion and advocacy from the perspective of BIPOC leaders, change makers and inspiring public figures. We are grateful for the opportunity to share these talks as a catalyst for deeper education and learning. Upcoming discussions can be found on our events page.
Moms Against Racism (Canada) Online Private Group
This is where MAR began and where much of our peer-to-peer, mom-to-mom, learning and support happens. Within the group members are encouraged to post questions, share learnings, celebrate wins and seek out support. The group is compassionately moderated ensuring it is a brave, safe space for unlearning and learning to occur.
Anti-Racism At Home
This is a monthly support group style gathering, facilitated by MAR Founder or Team Lead volunteers. It is an opportunity for members to come together to share their parenting struggles and share tips and insights on how to bring anti-racism values into their homes. During this time together we are often taking a deeper dive into concepts or current events are members are interested in discussing. Upcoming sessions can be found on our events page.
Behind the Smile: Candid Conversations with BIPOC Moms
This is another monthly mutual support group style gathering, facilitated by MAR Founder or Team Lead volunteers, that holds space specifically for Black, Indigenous, and Moms of Colour. It is an opportunity for our BIPOC moms to candidly share their experiences, feel validated and supported, and build our village. Uniquely, we also invite white moms to join the event as silent participants there to bear witness and hold space for our BIPOC moms. Every session is emotional and impactful for everyone involved. Upcoming sessions can be found on our events page.
Anti-Racism in Healthcare: Monthly Support Group
Every month our Moms Against Racism members who are involved in healthcare will get together to discuss how to bring anti-racism values into our work. We will look at practical ways to support cultural safety and decolonization in healthcare. Upcoming sessions can be found on our events page.
Let's Make A Change
Here are some ways you can support us: