SIETARBC

The Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR) BC chapter seeks to advance cultural competency and racial literacy.

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Join us at the SIETAR BC Virtual Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. PT. Whether you're a newcomer or ready to renew your membership, your presence is valued! 🌟

🔗 Register for this upcoming event using the link below!

https://t.co/ra0zWWanyP

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To make the most of Multiculturalism Day in Canada, SIETARBC is organizing a webinar to learn more about diverse cultures which contribute to the country’s unique rich society.

Click the link below to learn more and register!
https://t.co/9BxPCiGd6d

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Please join us in this panel discussion, where key members of the Asian community will share their insights and experiences on how we can build allyship and identify strategies to address anti-Asian racism.

https://t.co/8Nt9DypEKD

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Today and everyday, we celebrate the courage and determination of women everywhere and pledge to work towards a brighter, more equal future for all.
#internationalWomensDay #womensday2023 #choosetochallenge #genderequality #equity

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Learn how service providers and the settlement sector can support Indigenous and newcomer relationships. Join SIETAR BC & Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership for a webinar featuring Christine Mackenzie & Matthew Dyck on March 21 , from 6 - 7:30pm.

https://t.co/0lWwwZfUbl

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As we celebrate Nowruz on March 20th, we also honor the rich history and cultural significance of this holiday. Nowruz, which means "new day" in Persian, has been celebrated for over 3,000 years, and it marks the beginning of the new year and the arrival of spring.

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"What happened in the past is part of our history. We cannot deny it, nor forget it. Instead, we can learn from it, to build better lives for future generations."

#blackhistorymonth #inclusiveculture #diversity #inclusion #constructiverelations #SIETARBC #intercultural #EDI

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February is Black History Month, a time to commemorate the contributions Black people have made and continue to make in our country and across the world. As we continue to celebrate, we encourage you to intentionally learn more about Black history, experiences, and excellence!

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Join us at our AGM to hear about what we accomplished last year and provide your thoughts on what you'd like to see at SIETAR BC this year! We have 4 candidates running for the 2023 board. Remember, only active members can vote.

Link to register:
https://t.co/tCgcd2pN7e

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Are you a current SIETAR BC member or are you interested in becoming a member? Join us at our next virtual AGM on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. You can register using the link in our bio. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Join the Taking Action! series hosted by SFU on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 12 p.m. PT to learn more about anti-racism and allyship from UK author, equalities advocate, and TED Speaker, Sophie Williams.

The link to register can be found below!
https://t.co/n8k07VdXax

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We are busy preparing for our AGM that will happen at the end of January and are still looking for interested folks to be on our Board! If you are keen and interested in intercultural communication and anti-racism, come join us! Please email us at [email protected] for more info!

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National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day for us to learn more about the experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Take some time this month to intentionally engage in learning about Indigenous ways of being and knowing on Turtle Island and beyond.

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Join us tomorrow evening for our final "My Perspective, My Voice" event where Jimmy Aitken will share on being Indigenous, navigating education, experiencing bullying, and now helping Indigenous youth navigate post secondary institutions.

https://t.co/81M9VhS8LB

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Join us this evening at our next "My Perspective, My Voice" event, where we will highlight Anu Pala's story on living with complete vision loss and how she learned to thrive and be an advocate and spokesperson for people living with diverse abilities.

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SIETAR BC supports Stand with Asians Coalition and all those who identify as Asian within our community. Print and post a sign or share one on your social media today on the National Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism.

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Can't join our rallies today? No worry. Print one of the signs, and post it at your office, classroom or window. Take a selfie, tweet & tag @SWACoalition Hashtag your city please #Burnaby thank you 🙏

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Join us later today at our next "My Perspective, My Voice" event, where we will share the stories of first-generation students Jaskirat Malhi and Zahra Fazal.

Please register using the link below.

https://t.co/81M9VhS8LB

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Red Dress Day is observed annually on May 5 and is a day to raise awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people on Turtle Island.

Learn more from the Final Report by the National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

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May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada and Langara's Centre for Intercultural Engagement (CIE) will kick off this year's celebration with an engaging dialogue between Cold Tea Collective and It's Harpo on Friday, May 6, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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