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Monthly Dinner - Navigating Discrimination In The BC School System with Waaseyaa'sin Christine Sy

  • Greater Victoria Public Library 735 Broughton Street Victoria, BC, V8W 3H2 Canada (map)

For November's monthly dinner, Dr. Waaseyaa’sin Christine Sy will share her experiences navigating intersectional discrimination in the BC School System. Drawing from her background as a parent and educator, she will also discuss how educators can better equip themselves to engage with and support racialized students in the classroom.


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Food With A Side of Community is a community dinner that takes place on the first Thursday of every month, in the downtown Greater Victoria Public Library (Community Room). We believe in the power of food and conversation to build relationships. Join us for our community gathering including dinner and featured guest speakers.

The event is free and open to everyone.

This event is happening on the traditional occupied territory of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Lkwungen nation. The Public Library is wheelchair accessible.

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The event is organized by the Support Network for Indigenous Women & Women of Colour and the University of Victoria Womens Centre.

Earlier Event: October 6
Reproductive Health Cocktail Fundraiser
Later Event: December 1
A Southern Holiday Dinner