Honouring the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

This message is being sent on behalf of the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Please direct any questions to diversity@durhamcollege.ca.

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD), observed every March 21, was established by the United Nations in 1966 to commemorate the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960. In Canada, this day provides an opportunity to recommit our efforts to combat all forms of racial discrimination, injustice and systemic racism to ensure a world where everyone is respected, safe and has equal access to contribute meaningfully to all aspects of society.

The elimination of racial discrimination and racism is an essential part of Durham College’s efforts to cultivate an equitable and inclusive working and learning environment.

In honour of this day, the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will be hosting the following events:

Celebrate Black Mental Health Month with Restore
Join the Restore Team to celebrate Black Mental Health Month. Relax during our hour-long clinic and experience a series of mindful questions to encourage open dialogue, as well as movement-based activities, such as yoga, breathing techniques and meditation. Create tools to access wellness and joy, and take away calming mediation and energizing breathing techniques to tap into when you need them most!

When: Monday, March 21 from Noon to 1 p.m.

Please register in advance.

Creative Writing Re-Imagined
In this interactive student workshop, learn and expand upon your understanding of decolonization and its many facets, including neo-colonization and how this “trickle-down” has affected BIPOC Canadians’ relationship to rest, happiness, ourselves and more. Discuss maintaining self-safety, biases and how to identify microaggressions. Join in to learn, unlearn and ground yourself with a journal exercise. Please note this session is open to students who identify as Indigenous, Black, Persons of Color, 2SLGBTQIA+ and allies.

When: Monday, March 21 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Please register in advance.