LDIA
LUNCH N' LEARN
We host monthly Lunch N' Learn sessions every 2nd Thursday from 12pm to 1pm. Bring your lunch and join us for topics that related to anti-racism/discrimination, diversity and inclusion, or human rights.
Notice:
Lunch N' Learn sessions are temporarily on hold as LDIA undergoes reorganization. We apologies for the inconvenience. We look forward to reconnecting very soon. If you have any questions, please reach out.
SCHEDULE
- 10Thu.Dec.December Lunch 'N Learn - Cancelled/ZoomDec. 10, 2020, 12:00 p.m.ZoomDue to technological and communication issues, this event has been cancelled.
- 12Thu.Nov.November Lunch 'N Learn - Transgender Day of Remembrance/ZoomNov. 12, 2020, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. MSTZoomDetails to come!
- 15Thu.Oct.October Lunch 'N Learn - CANCELLED/ZoomOct. 15, 2020, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. MDTZoomDue to the transition of the Alliance to new co-chairs, this month's Lunch 'N Learn is cancelled. Stay tuned for November's!
- 10Thu.Sep.Blackfoot Ways in 2020/ZoomSep. 10, 2020, 12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. MDTZoomContinuing traditional Niistitapi (Blackfoot) ways in the modern western world.
- 13Thu.Aug.Decolonizing Allyship/ZoomAug. 13, 2020, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.ZoomIn light of recent events, the term "allyship" has come to the forefront of conversations, but what is it, and what is it not?
- 09Thu.Jul.Multiculturalism in Canada: A Community Dialogue/ZoomJul. 09, 2020, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.ZoomAlmost 50 years after the adoption of the multicultural policy, Canada is known to be place that embraces diversity of culture; but what is multiculturalism and what does it look like in today’s Canadian context? These are some questions explored in this community dialogue with members of SNAC+
- 11Thu.Jun.Migrants in Times of Global Pandemic/ZoomJun. 11, 2020, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.ZoomCanada has been recruiting migrant workers for over 120 years. Migrant workers were integral to the development of Canada. But now, COVID-19 exposed our dependency to migrant and immigrant labour.
- 14Thu.MayHate Crime vs. Hate Incident, What’s the Difference?/ZoomMay 14, 2020, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.ZoomUnderstanding the differences between hate crimes and incidents is a first step in addressing them.
- 09Thu.Apr.The Importance of Volunteering/ZoomApr. 09, 2020, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.ZoomA discussion about the importance of volunteerism and the impact that volunteers can have on our community.
- 12Thu.Mar.Using Innovation & Creativity to Enhance Equity & Diversity Work/Multicultural CentreMar. 12, 2020, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.Multicultural Centre, 421 6 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0Y7, CanadaWe will discuss how communities can build inclusivity into community development in a creative and innovative fashion.
- 13Thu.Feb.Why We Say Black Lives Matter!/Multicultural CentreFeb. 13, 2020, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.Multicultural Centre, 421 6 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0Y7, CanadaWe explore the systemic targeting and eradication of Black bodies through a historical and present-day lens.
- 09Thu.Jan.Poverty in Lethbridge/Multicultural CentreJan. 09, 2020, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.Multicultural Centre, 421 6 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0Y7, CanadaTaking a look into poverty, social inequalities and health inequities in Lethbridge.
- 12Thu.Dec.Community Response for Differing Abilities/Multicultural CentreDec. 12, 2019, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.Multicultural Centre, 421 6 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0Y7, CanadaAn Initial Look at the Community Response Model for Those with Different Abilities.
- 14Thu.Nov.Lethbridge Diversity & Inclusion Charter Signing/Multicultural CentreNov. 14, 2019, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.Multicultural Centre, 421 6 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0Y7, CanadaWe invite everyone to commit to bring people and organizations together in realizing a unified vision of inclusiveness and equity by signing the charter.
- 10Thu.Oct.Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls/Multicultural CentreOct. 10, 2019, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.Multicultural Centre, 421 6 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0Y7, CanadaSelena Medicine Shield and her mother, Kaily Bird-Blackplume, will be speaking about how they are effected and how they decided to advocate for the MMIWG.
- 12Thu.Sep.Land Acknowledgement: Why It's Important/Multicultural CentreSep. 12, 2019, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.Multicultural Centre, 421 6 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0Y7, CanadaThis session will be covering what a land acknowledgments are and the importance of them. This topic is timely, as it precedes this years Reconciliation Week in Lethbridge (Sep 15-21).