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Topic
Inter-Cultural Dialogue: Bridging the Gap Between Newcomers and Indigenous People
Date & Time

Selected Sessions:

Jun 9, 2021 01:00 PM

Description
This webinar will highlight an innovative program at Mount Carmel Clinic in Winnipeg, MB that builds bridges, strengthens relationships and honors the uniqueness and commonalities between newcomer and Indigenous groups. Join us to learn how this program facilitates an inter-cultural dialogue to debunk certain myths and stereotypes about Indigenous and newcomer groups, and creates a safe space that values diversity, inclusion, mutual rapport and acceptance. Participants will learn: • The importance of creating greater awareness and collaboration between Indigenous and immigrant communities to prevent stereotyping and address misinformation • Understand current issues for First Nations and immigrant communities diverse impacts on emotional and mental wellbeing and promote mutual acceptance • Envisioning and developing strategies for future collaborative relationships between Aboriginal and immigrant communities in order to build new relationship • The importance of creating a safe space to share cultures and remembering history Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an audience-led question and answer period.