Confronting Anti-Black Racism

This instructor-led training course explores the impacts of anti-Black racism in Canada and provides frontline staff with practical tools to foster inclusive and equitable service environments. Through discussion, real-world examples, and trauma-informed approaches, participants will examine the historical and contemporary realities of anti-Black racism and its impacts on individuals, communities, and mental health.

Participants will also explore how systemic barriers affect service access and outcomes, and how allyship and anti-racist practices can be incorporated into day-to-day work. The session emphasizes practical strategies that support respectful, responsive, and equitable service delivery in frontline settings.

Confronting Anti-Black Racism Training – Course Learning Objectives

• By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Describe the historical and contemporary impacts of anti-Black racism in Canada.
• Identify how systemic barriers and intersectionality affect access to services and supports.
• Recognize the impacts of anti-Black racism and discrimination on mental health and wellbeing.
• Apply trauma-informed approaches when supporting individuals affected by racism.
• Demonstrate practical allyship and anti-racist strategies within frontline service delivery.
• Identify harm-reduction approaches that support safer and more equitable service environments.