Inclusive and Anti-Oppressive Non-Profit Communications (Part 1)

Are you unsure about the most appropriate and inclusive wording to use in your internal and external messaging? Even the most high quality programming, services, and intiatives can fail when exclusive and oppressive language is utilized in non-profit communication materials. Organizations can face significant risks when an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens is not applied to language choices.

This two-part virtual workshops series is designed to help you navigate these challenges by identifying wise practices for language use within non-profit settings. These two-hour sessions include facilitator-led presentations, interactive exercises, and group discussions that equip you with the tools to identify and implement inclusive and anti-oppressive language.

Part 1 of these two workshops will focus on language that relates to race, ethnicity, and Indigeneity. It will draw from wise practices developed within anti-racist and anti-colonial approaches to language choices.

• Defining inclusive and anti-oppressive langage: Understand that it means to apply an inclusivity lens to language, including the potential risks of not using words that are preferred by marginalized communities that you serve.
• Learning wise language practices: Learn inclusive and anti-oppressive terminology in relation to race, ethnicity, and Indigeneity, including the rationale behind these language choices.
• Putting learnings into pratice: Apply the knowledge gained throughout the workshop to engage in group language editing activities.

By attending this workshop, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of inclusive and anti-oppressive language necessary to ensure your non-profit can create and revise internal and external communiucations that result in your key interested and impacted groups feeling respected, included, and heard.

This workshop is ideal for all non-profit staff, including leadership, equity practionners, communicators, human resources professionals, community engagement leads, and social media managers. Beyond the non-proft sector, learnings discussed can benefit all organizations looking to create more inclusive, equitable environments. Participants will also receive a pre- and post-survey to help tailor the experience to your needs and evaluate the session’s impact. In this dynamic and highly interactive webinar, you’ll leave with practical, actionable language practices to implement in your day-to-day and strategic communitications, transforming your organization into a model of inclusivity and accountability.

Shannon is the founder and CEO of Anti-Oppression Consulting and an expert in social justice and equity, diversity, and inclusion. With a background in research, project management, and communications, Shannon has dedicated her career to fostering justice and equity, particularly in the health sector. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Social Justice Education at OISE, University of Toronto, and brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for building accountable spaces that prioritize inclusion and collaboration.

The second expert faciliator will be announced closer to the date of the workshop.

While this workshop is designed with non-profits in mind, it is open to any organization that aims to improve their equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts and foster a culture of belonging.

Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in the field. Register today to reserve your spot!

Together, let’s create communications that foster inclusivity, respect, and a sense of belonging.

Event Venue

Online