AHSC Brown Bag Research Presentation

We will discuss the findings of Diversité D’abord, an in-depth research project looking into the impacts of racism on the Quebec non-profit sector. The research addressed the core questions of 

• How do Quebec community organizations perceive and address racial diversity on their teams?

• How do Quebec community sector workers experience race and racism in their workplaces?

We will first share findings from the research including about the overqualification and undervaluing of racialized women in the sector, experiences of racial micro-aggressions, tokenism, retention and turnover of racialized employees, and different perceptions of racism between white and racialized employees. This will be followed by a group discussion. This research project is housed at the Centre for Community Organizations.

Emily Yee Clare (she/them) and Kira Page (she/her) are co-owners and consultants at Saltwater Learning and Consulting Group and co-authors of Diversité d’Abord: Racism in the Quebec Community Sector. Emily, a mixed-race (Hong Konger/white) consultant and facilitator, specializes in anti-oppressive change management, conflict engagement, human resources, team dynamics, and learning design. They are currently co-teaching Facilitating Social Justice & Equity in Human Systems in the HSI M.A. program. Kira, a white consultant and facilitator, focuses on strategic planning, organizational structure, conflict resolution, and anti-oppression. She is in her final year of HSI. Together, they accompany organizations and local institutions through learning, growth, and change with a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Bring your own lunch | Light refreshments will be served | In-person, VE-317

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