top of page
Building a Life in Canada courses:
Living with diversity
What the course is about
This course helps participants explore and better understand privilege, oppression, and fairness in today’s Canadian society. By learning about different identities, personal stories, and how society is structured, participants will see how inequality affects our communities and workplaces.
The course focuses on respectful, inclusive communication, especially around the experiences, struggles, and strength of 2SLGBTQ+ people. Students will be encouraged to think about their own values and actions, and learn how to help create more fair and welcoming spaces for everyone.
Time allocation: 3 hours of videos + 1 hour of independent activity
What you will gain
-
Understand the concepts of privilege and oppression, and recognize their impact on individuals and society.
-
Identify and critically assess practices in both oppressive and equitable societies.
-
Analyze how diversity influences communication and behavior in Canadian society and the workplace.
-
Develop an informed understanding of 2SLGBTQ+ history, principles, and current societal issues.
-
Apply inclusive terminology and respectful language in diverse contexts.
-
Reflect on personal beliefs, identify internalized biases, and recognize their own positions of privilege or oppression.
bottom of page