Anti-Racism Anti-Oppression 101 & Going Deep

Dates: October 19, 26 & November 2nd 
Time: 12:00-2:00pm Eastern Time 
Location: Zoom meeting
Language: The webinars will be presented in English 
Cost: Pay what you can (PWYC) – $25 – $50 – $75 (+HST) 

Last June, some of you joined us in Toronto for an in-person training on Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression, and we are delighted to announce that Angela Connors is returning this fall to lead an interactive online version of the training, which is designed to help orchestras come to a shared understanding of anti-racism/anti-oppression (AR/AO) theory and practice. This interactive 6hour training will be delivered as 3 2-hour sessions over a three-week period. It will provide an overview of anti-racist anti-oppressive concepts and terminology, examining how individuals and groups are impacted by systems of oppression and what can be done to affect change.  

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This training is right for you if:  

  • You are in a leadership position or aim to be in one at an orchestra   
  • You have not engaged in AR/AO training or have not engaged in one with fellow arts administrators yet  
  • You are interested in reflecting – with other folks who care deeply about the sector – on the uniquely orchestral implications of this work.  
  • You are willing to be patient with yourself and with others at various stages of learning. 

Learn more about Angela Connors 

The OC staff took part in the in-person edition of this workshop! Here is what they had to say about it:

  • “Angela facilitates these sessions on complex topics with clarity, humour, and care. I am so grateful that she will be sharing her expertise with us again!” Lauren Drew, Operations Manager
  • “Angela is a gifted teacher and a skilled facilitator. Our time with her simply flew: the insights were intense and enlightening, and our discussions were amazingly energizing.”Katherine Carleton, Executive Director
  • “I came out of this training transformed: There were many “AHA!” moments, and I felt empowered to share and discuss. Angela is hands down one of the best instructors I’ve ever encountered!”Boran Zaza, Director of Communications and Development

 Spots are very limited! Register today!

With generous funding from

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