Virtual Anti-Black racism healing spaces, workshops open to Laurier students, faculty and staff

Wilfrid Laurier University invites Laurier students, faculty and staff to register for the virtual healing spaces and workshops led by the Centre for Student Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in response to anti-Black racism and recent events in the U.S.

The Laurier community is not immune to racism and inequality, but if we can be heartened by anything, it is by the participation of so many, across all sectors of society, calling for organizational and public policy changes to address systemic and anti-Black racism.

At Laurier, we are committed to taking direct action, providing necessary resources and infrastructure, and holding ourselves and others accountable to work toward racial justice.

Your Laurier email address is required to register in the following events on Zoom. Questions about the events can be sent to diversity@wlu.ca.

Black Healing Space

Hosted by Lauren Burrows, education and inclusion coordinator and Shilan.

• Open to people who self-identify as Black.
• Healing space includes support space, grounding activities, collective care and action-organizing opportunities.
• Every Thursday, beginning June 11 through July 2 from 4 to 5 p.m. EST
• Register in advance for this space using your @wlu.ca or @mylaurier.ca email address.

Non-Black People of Colour (POC) Healing Space

Hosted by Humera Javed, education and inclusion coordinator.

• Open to people who self-identify as a person of colour.
• Healing space includes support space, grounding activities, collective care and action-organizing opportunities.
• June 10 from 11 a.m. to noon EST. Register in advance for this space using your @wlu.ca or @mylaurier.ca email address.
• June 17 from 3 to 4 p.m. EST. Register in advance for this space using your @wlu.ca or @mylaurier.ca email address.

White Caucus on Responding to Anti-Black Violence

Hosted by Eden Hennessey, manager of the Centre for Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. 

• Open to people who self-identify as white/non-person of colour.
• Workshop includes support space, anti-racism education and action-organizing opportunities.
• June 9 from 9 to 10 a.m. EST. Register in advance for this space using your @wlu.ca or @mylaurier.ca email address.