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Paige brings years of experience working in the government, education, labour and NPO sectors and knows how to bring about lasting, action-oriented change.
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Combatting anti-Black racism in the academy : a primer for faculty
OCUFA’s Status of Women and Equity Committee invited all members of OCUFA faculty and academic librarian associations to an important online workshop on combatting anti-Black racism in higher education. read more
OCUFA | 2020
PT 1: How to implement anti-racism culture in an early stage business/startup
In this two part workshop, Paige will address ways that racism manifests itself specifically in current business models, and will help participants begin unlearning commonly used practices, such as policies, while creating a work culture that addresses equity, diversity and inclusion for all.
In this first part, Paige addresses common language, internal policies and work culture.
Yukonstruct | 2020
PT 2: How to implement anti-racism culture in an early stage business/startup
In this two part workshop, Paige will address ways that racism manifests itself specifically in current business models, and will help participants begin unlearning commonly used practices, such as policies, while creating a work culture that addresses equity, diversity and inclusion for all.In this first part, Paige addresses common language, internal policies and work culture.
In this second part, Paige addresses marketing-communications, client engagement and social innovation.
Yukonstruct | 2020
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Movements For Black Lives
Watch the panel HERE.
From #BlackLivesMatter to the movements that are building Black focused schools, institutions, cultural spaces and media. This session will include activists and scholars connected to the edited volume, Until We Are Free: Reflections on Black Lives Matter in Canada. Together, the dynamics that underpin and surround Black led movements (past and present) will be considered and explored.
Panelists and Volume Contributors:
Paige Galette, Activist, community organizer and a columnist for Francopresse
Dana Inkster, Filmmaker and artist
Syrus Marcus Ware, Artist and activist, Black Lives Matter Toronto
Ravyn Wngz, Co-founder of ILL NANA/Diverse City Dance Company, founder of O.V.A. Collective and member of BLM Toronto steering committee
Organizer: Lesley J. Wood, York University
Co-sponsored by the Canadian Sociological Association's Political Sociology and Social Movements Research Cluster.
CSA-SCS | 2021
Black Canadians in leadership roles: challenges, opportunities and successes
Watch the panel HERE.
Webinar discussion on the importance of advancement opportunities for Black Canadians in the workplace, addressing discrimination, and the impacts of mentorship on Black Canadian youth.
The panelists are:
Paige Galette, anti-racism and anti-oppression trainer
Marc-Édouard Joubert, President, Fédération des travailleurs du Québec (FTQ) Montreal Metropolitan Region
Webster, hip hop artist
Moderated by Jennie Esnard, Chair of the PIPSC Human Rights and Diversity Committee.
v.f. : Les canadien·ne·s noirs dans des postes de leadership — Défis, opportunités et réussites
PIPSC - IPFPC | 2021
Police Brutality in the Yukon and No Visible Trauma: A Community Discussion
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Canadian documentary No Visible Trauma captures the stories of three individuals who are the victims of extreme violence at the hands of Calgary police officers. Police brutality isn't only found in large cities. Ten years ago a major review of the RCMP took place in the Yukon highlighting systemic racism and abuse of power, issues we still struggle with today.
Free online panel with directors Robinder Uppal, Marc Serpa Francoeur and Yukon educators and advocates Chantal Genier, Paige Galette and Lois Moorcroft as they discuss No Visible Trauma and Yukon policing. Moderated by Katherine Alexander.
Available Light Film Festival | 2021
Celebrating Queers in the Labour Movement
A panel hosted by CUPE 905's LGBTQ Committee.
Panelists include
Fred Hahn, President of CUPE Ontario
Paige Galette, Haitian, activist and feminist
Adrienne Smith, transgender human rights activist and social justice lawyer
CUPE 905 | 2020
An Introduction to Antiracism for White Folks
This webinar features activists Paige Galette and Nora Loreto in conversation on the following topics:
What is the difference between non-racism and anti-racism?
What is white people’s role in the fight against racism?
v.f. : Une introduction à l’antiracisme pour les personnes blanches
PSAC-AFPC | 2020