Centre for Diversity and Innovation
207-123 E 15th Street V7L 2P7 North Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join this online book club, Connecting via Books, to hear from award-winning author Helen Knott on her book In My Own Moccasins. If you attended our Matriarchy Dialogues in July, you will remember Helen as the facilitator of the event. Learn more in the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3288873217833737

Tonight at 6:30pm is Weaving Our Humanity! This is an evening of digital storytelling where community members will share stories that explore themes of identity, racism, exclusion, and belonging. There is still time to register and join us for an opportunity to connect, reflect, and learn! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kh9gwmPhS129CbqH22UrcQ

Originally from India, Tara Shushtarian migrated to Canada in 2002 along with her husband, their two children and their dog. Being multi-ethnic and multi-religious, her family has enjoyed carving a niche for themselves and making Vancouver their home. In her short and varied career spanning twenty years on different continents, Tara has worn several hats, being a copy/ screenwriter, bank mortgage officer, teacher, and now an ardent advocate for social and climate justice and democratic citizenry. Hear Tara's story, and others from our community at Weaving Our Humanity. Register now to secure your spot! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kh9gwmPhS129CbqH22UrcQ

Janette Razon is currently one of the members of the Immigrant Advisory Council for the North Shore Immigrant Inclusion Partnership. She loves living on the North Shore because of being so close to nature. And she is a proud wife of Andrew and proud mom of a 13-year-old daughter. Hear Janette's story, along with others from our community, at Weaving Our Humanity. Register now to secure your spot! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kh9gwmPhS129CbqH22UrcQ

Have you registered for Weaving Our Humanity? Don't miss this evening of digital storytelling! Community members will share stories that explore themes of identity, racism, exclusion, and belonging. Join us for an opportunity to connect, reflect, and learn! Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kh9gwmPhS129CbqH22UrcQ

Join us for an opportunity to learn about and discuss what it means to have a decolonial approach rooted in wellness, kindness, and decolonial learning. We are honoured to welcome Ta7talíya Michelle Nahanee, Swxwú7mesh, as the host of this virtual community conversation. Spaces are limited and priority will be given to Indigenous and racialized migrant women, two-spirit, non-binary, and genderqueer folks in our community. If you are part of these communities, please indicat...e this in your registration. Wednesday, November 25, 11:00am - 12:30pm Online through Zoom Please indicate your interest in attending on Eventbrite: https://decolonization-dialogue.eventbrite.com

Save the date! Join us for this year’s Weaving Our Humanity on December 2nd, where we will come together virtually and hear digital stories that explore themes of identity, belonging, and exclusion. More details and how to register to come soon!

When you are engaging in justice work you are engaging in love - wise words shared by Dr. Ismaël Traoré during last week’s #NorthShoreRacialEquity virtual town hall inspired by Dr. Cornel West’s Never forget that justice is what love looks like in public. Thank you to everyone who attended this event last week!

Tonight is the night! Our Virtual Town Hall on achieving racial equity begins at 6:30pm. There are still a few spaces left, register to now to hear from expert panelists and raise your questions about racism, anti-racism, and racial equity. ASL interpretation will be provided. https://virtual-town-hall-north-shore-2020.eventbrite.com

Have you registered for our Virtual Town Hall meeting? There are still spaces available! Join us for a unique opportunity to hear from expert panelists and raise your questions about racism, anti-racism, and racial equity. On September 30th, we will be hosting a virtual Town Hall on achieving racial equity on the North Shore. Register Here: https://virtual-town-hall-north-shore-2020.eventbrite.com