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b inc.
Dear b current Community,
We are pleased to announce our new season of social justice workshops under our b inc. program, facilitated by artist & social justice educator, Rania El Mugammar. For our third season we’re bringing back all of our previously sold out sessions to support you with your learning journey towards liberation. We are excited to offer 6 unique sessions, which can be accessed individually as well as through our season pass program which offers multiple session packages at reduced rates for continued learning. Book your ticket today and join us for year long collaborative learning and growth.
We are pleased to announce our new season of social justice workshops under our b inc. program, facilitated by artist & social justice educator, Rania El Mugammar. For our third season we’re bringing back all of our previously sold out sessions to support you with your learning journey towards liberation. We are excited to offer 6 unique sessions, which can be accessed individually as well as through our season pass program which offers multiple session packages at reduced rates for continued learning. Book your ticket today and join us for year long collaborative learning and growth.
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Anti-oppression for Artists & Cultural Producers
(SOLD OUT! SEE MORE WEBINAR OPPORTUNITIES BELOW)
NOV 26 2020, THU 6 PM - 8:30 PM
This workshop for artists explores the language, theories and practices of anti-oppression in depth. Institutional, community based and organizational strategies for building liberation and unlearning oppression are central to the content and objectives of the workshop. Creative, technical and collaborative models for building equity and liberation will be explored. Situated within a critique o white supremacy & the cultural order, Artists will examine the power dynamics that shape access, inclusion and opportunities in Canada’s arts and cultural landscape. The anti-oppression framework will be used to critique institutional dynamics as well as personal artistic practices. Participants will have access to a plethora of digital and print resources to continue their learning journey beyond the scope of the session.
No prerequisite
This workshop for artists explores the language, theories and practices of anti-oppression in depth. Institutional, community based and organizational strategies for building liberation and unlearning oppression are central to the content and objectives of the workshop. Creative, technical and collaborative models for building equity and liberation will be explored. Situated within a critique o white supremacy & the cultural order, Artists will examine the power dynamics that shape access, inclusion and opportunities in Canada’s arts and cultural landscape. The anti-oppression framework will be used to critique institutional dynamics as well as personal artistic practices. Participants will have access to a plethora of digital and print resources to continue their learning journey beyond the scope of the session.
No prerequisite
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Above the large text, smaller text reads " January 13th, 2021 || 10:30 AM EST "
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Anti-oppression for Artists & Cultural Producers (Webinar)
JAN 13 2021, WED 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM EST
This workshop for artists explores the language, theories and practices of anti-oppression in depth. Institutional, community based and organizational strategies for building liberation and unlearning oppression are central to the content and objectives of the workshop. Creative, technical and collaborative models for building equity and liberation will be explored. Situated within a critique of white supremacy & the cultural order, Artists will examine the power dynamics that shape access, inclusion and opportunities in Canada’s arts and cultural landscape. The anti-oppression framework will be used to critique institutional dynamics as well as personal artistic practices. Participants will have access to a plethora of digital and print resources to continue their learning journey beyond the scope of the session.
No prerequisite.
This workshop for artists explores the language, theories and practices of anti-oppression in depth. Institutional, community based and organizational strategies for building liberation and unlearning oppression are central to the content and objectives of the workshop. Creative, technical and collaborative models for building equity and liberation will be explored. Situated within a critique of white supremacy & the cultural order, Artists will examine the power dynamics that shape access, inclusion and opportunities in Canada’s arts and cultural landscape. The anti-oppression framework will be used to critique institutional dynamics as well as personal artistic practices. Participants will have access to a plethora of digital and print resources to continue their learning journey beyond the scope of the session.
No prerequisite.
A purple mountain vista. In black text it reads "Shut it, Uncle Bob!" In white text it reads: Speaking to racist family, friends + loved ones. Facilitated by Rania El Mugammar. Dec 16, 6-8:30 PM PWYC-$55. bincseason.eventbrite.ca
Shut it, Uncle Bob:
Talking to Racist Family, Friends & Loved Ones
DEC 16 2020, TUE 6 PM - 8:30 PM
This workshop explores strategies and tactics for addressing racism from loved ones in meaningful and impactful ways. Participants will engage with a variety of scenarios that manifest implicit or overt bias. Common behaviors and tactics for dismissing conversations about race and minimizing the harmful impact of racist behaviors, beliefs and language will be explored. Participants will learn a number of techniques that take into account balancing relationships and creating long term sustained progress and change while understanding the roots of prejudice and tapping into the individual’s capacity for empathy.
No prerequisite.
This workshop explores strategies and tactics for addressing racism from loved ones in meaningful and impactful ways. Participants will engage with a variety of scenarios that manifest implicit or overt bias. Common behaviors and tactics for dismissing conversations about race and minimizing the harmful impact of racist behaviors, beliefs and language will be explored. Participants will learn a number of techniques that take into account balancing relationships and creating long term sustained progress and change while understanding the roots of prejudice and tapping into the individual’s capacity for empathy.
No prerequisite.
On a white background, several figures of various shades of black and brown skin and pink to black hair embrace each other. In black text it reads "Doing the work: radical solidarity for a collective future. Facilitated by Rania El Mugammar. Mon Jan 18, 2021, 6-8:30 PM PWYC-$55. bincseason.eventbrite.ca
Radical Solidarity For a Collective Future
JAN 18 2021, MON 6 PM- 8:30 PM
This workshop explores solidarity through power sharing, mutual aid, and risk taking through the lens of anti-racism. Situated within a Black feminist praxis, the session challenges the mainstream understandings of “allyship” and dares to imagine an intersectional approach towards a collective future. Participants will explore and critique how power dynamics, paternalism and other cultural features of white supremacy shape our organizing and reinforce injustice. Interpersonal accountability and a personal/collective justice practice that is oriented towards healing provided the foundation for a collaborative learning experience.
Prerequisite: Anti-Oppression 101 OR Anti-Oppression for Artists & Cultural Producers OR working knowledge of Anti-Oppression\Anti-Racism.
This workshop explores solidarity through power sharing, mutual aid, and risk taking through the lens of anti-racism. Situated within a Black feminist praxis, the session challenges the mainstream understandings of “allyship” and dares to imagine an intersectional approach towards a collective future. Participants will explore and critique how power dynamics, paternalism and other cultural features of white supremacy shape our organizing and reinforce injustice. Interpersonal accountability and a personal/collective justice practice that is oriented towards healing provided the foundation for a collaborative learning experience.
Prerequisite: Anti-Oppression 101 OR Anti-Oppression for Artists & Cultural Producers OR working knowledge of Anti-Oppression\Anti-Racism.
An etching of flowers and leaves over a white background. Over a yellow block, black text reads "Anti-Blackness at the intersections". Below it, red text reads "Racism and Resistance in Canada". Below that, black text reads, "Facilitated by Rania El Mugammar. April 13 16, 6-8:30 PM PWYC-$55. bincseason.eventbrite.ca"
Anti-Blackness at the Intersections: Exploring & Addressing Anti-Black Racism in a Canadian Context
APRIL 13 2021, TUE 6 PM - 8:30 PM
This session uses the anti-oppressive framework and an intersectional approach to explore anti-Black racism within a Canadian cultural context. Internalized, interpersonal and institutional manifestations of anti-Black racism are contextualized through the lens of intergenerational trauma, systemic barriers and monolithic narratives. The impact of anti-Black racism, as it interacts with other sites of oppression is explored through case studies, personal reflections, quantitative and qualitative data. Systemic power structures and their impact on the spiritual, emotional, physical, financial and mental well being of Black communities as well as profound institutional inequities will be introduced and contextualized. Participants will critique and problematize current models for allyship and community engagement as well as explore interpersonal interventions and systemic transformations that cultivate liberation.
Prerequisite: Anti-Oppression 101 OR Anti-Oppression for Artists & Cultural Producers OR working knowledge of Anti-Oppression\Anti-Racism.
This session uses the anti-oppressive framework and an intersectional approach to explore anti-Black racism within a Canadian cultural context. Internalized, interpersonal and institutional manifestations of anti-Black racism are contextualized through the lens of intergenerational trauma, systemic barriers and monolithic narratives. The impact of anti-Black racism, as it interacts with other sites of oppression is explored through case studies, personal reflections, quantitative and qualitative data. Systemic power structures and their impact on the spiritual, emotional, physical, financial and mental well being of Black communities as well as profound institutional inequities will be introduced and contextualized. Participants will critique and problematize current models for allyship and community engagement as well as explore interpersonal interventions and systemic transformations that cultivate liberation.
Prerequisite: Anti-Oppression 101 OR Anti-Oppression for Artists & Cultural Producers OR working knowledge of Anti-Oppression\Anti-Racism.
Two horizontal bands of grass and florals on top of a cream background. In green text it reads "B Inc presents Cultivating Consent Culture" below that black text reads "A webinar workshop. Facilitated by Rania El Mugammar. May 4, 10:30-1pm PWYC-$55. bincseason.eventbrite.ca
Cultivating Consent Culture
MAY 4 2021, TUE
10:30 AM - 1 PM
This is a workshop that uses the Anti-Oppression framework to understanding rape culture and it’s manifestations in learning institutions/on campuses specifically and in our communities more broadly. Through the lens of intersectionality, participants will explore the historical contexts, complexities of BIPOC communities (and their varying intersections) navigating sexual harm within oppressive structures. The resilience and transitional/grassroots interventions within our communities are explored alongside culturally safe & anti-oppressive interventions. The role of allies as well as better organizational/institutional responses will be explored. Practices and principles for fostering brave spaces and a culture of consent will be explored, along with problematizing existing models and practices. Participants will reflect on the disproportionate impact of sexual violence on marginalized individuals and communities.This session is ideal for individuals, educators, organizers and administrators in arts and cultural institutions and across disciplines. The session is deeply rooted in transformative justice practices and a culture of care built on meaningful, survivor centred interventions.
No prerequisite
10:30 AM - 1 PM
This is a workshop that uses the Anti-Oppression framework to understanding rape culture and it’s manifestations in learning institutions/on campuses specifically and in our communities more broadly. Through the lens of intersectionality, participants will explore the historical contexts, complexities of BIPOC communities (and their varying intersections) navigating sexual harm within oppressive structures. The resilience and transitional/grassroots interventions within our communities are explored alongside culturally safe & anti-oppressive interventions. The role of allies as well as better organizational/institutional responses will be explored. Practices and principles for fostering brave spaces and a culture of consent will be explored, along with problematizing existing models and practices. Participants will reflect on the disproportionate impact of sexual violence on marginalized individuals and communities.This session is ideal for individuals, educators, organizers and administrators in arts and cultural institutions and across disciplines. The session is deeply rooted in transformative justice practices and a culture of care built on meaningful, survivor centred interventions.
No prerequisite
A block of black background is bookended by a textured black background. In white text it reads "A workshop" below that orange text reads "Divesting from White Supremacy" below that white text reads, "June 2 10:30am. Webinar PWYC-$55. bincseason.eventbrite.ca"
Divesting from White Supremacy: Unravelling to Rebuild
JUN 2 2021, WED
10:30 AM - 1 PM
This deep dive, intimate session centres self reflection, locating ourselves and deeply contending with the ways in which we have internalized and invested in white supremacist economic, cultural, social and political ideologies, practices and hierarchies. The workshop explores community accountability practices and models for organizing, as well as ways of knowing and being from the BIPOC margins. Alternative economies, models for justice and ways of teaching, parenting and learning are central themes in the session. This session is ideal for artists, organizers and individuals working on cultivating a strong working knowledge of social justice issues, and who are committed to divesting from white supremacy and decolonizing internally, interpersonally and institutionally.
Prerequisite: Anti-Oppression 101 OR Anti-Oppression for Artists & Cultural Producers OR working knowledge of Anti-Oppression\Anti-Racism.
10:30 AM - 1 PM
This deep dive, intimate session centres self reflection, locating ourselves and deeply contending with the ways in which we have internalized and invested in white supremacist economic, cultural, social and political ideologies, practices and hierarchies. The workshop explores community accountability practices and models for organizing, as well as ways of knowing and being from the BIPOC margins. Alternative economies, models for justice and ways of teaching, parenting and learning are central themes in the session. This session is ideal for artists, organizers and individuals working on cultivating a strong working knowledge of social justice issues, and who are committed to divesting from white supremacy and decolonizing internally, interpersonally and institutionally.
Prerequisite: Anti-Oppression 101 OR Anti-Oppression for Artists & Cultural Producers OR working knowledge of Anti-Oppression\Anti-Racism.
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With the generous support of TD Bank Group, B Inc. is pleased to offer access to our full season to 6 arts and cultural organizations, to deepen their knowledge and improve their AOAR practices.
Please apply here, no later than October 30th, 2020. Full program details are available in the application form.
Get your tickets before they’re gone!
We offer two flexible season pass options:
Season Pass A ( 4 Session) $125 ($95 in savings!)
Season Pass B (6 Session) $180 ( $150 in savings!)
With the generous support of TD Bank Group, B Inc. is pleased to offer access to our full season to 6 arts and cultural organizations, to deepen their knowledge and improve their AOAR practices.
Please apply here, no later than October 30th, 2020. Full program details are available in the application form.
Get your tickets before they’re gone!
We offer two flexible season pass options:
Season Pass A ( 4 Session) $125 ($95 in savings!)
Season Pass B (6 Session) $180 ( $150 in savings!)
testimonials
"I have never been so fully satisfied with a facilitators depth of knowledge, kindness and no nonsense space holding. Thank you."
"I really appreciated your straight-forward and compassionate approach. The workshop was very engaging and I think we all came away with very specific things to think about as they relate to anti-Black racism within the organization. I hope that this will result in action and change on these issues that have been identified in the workshop."
"Rania speaks with poise and assertion. I felt empowered, liberated and validated from her teachings, experiences and knowledge. I am proud to be part of her work and a lifelong supporter of her mission to educate and inspire those in the community and around the world. Her expertise, confidence and representation matters- thank you!"
"Rania is an incredibly engaging facilitator with a knack for making hard conversations feel safe to explore."
"This was a great workshop, and I felt the facilitator was very knowledgeable and engaging and I am looking forward to the second session. This is such important work."
"Rania is one of the best facilitators I have encountered. She practices (and demonstrates) deep listening and supports and guides groups through and towards empathic conversations, moments of vulnerability, and learning. She does so with incredible care and compassion."
"I really appreciated your straight-forward and compassionate approach. The workshop was very engaging and I think we all came away with very specific things to think about as they relate to anti-Black racism within the organization. I hope that this will result in action and change on these issues that have been identified in the workshop."
"Rania speaks with poise and assertion. I felt empowered, liberated and validated from her teachings, experiences and knowledge. I am proud to be part of her work and a lifelong supporter of her mission to educate and inspire those in the community and around the world. Her expertise, confidence and representation matters- thank you!"
"Rania is an incredibly engaging facilitator with a knack for making hard conversations feel safe to explore."
"This was a great workshop, and I felt the facilitator was very knowledgeable and engaging and I am looking forward to the second session. This is such important work."
"Rania is one of the best facilitators I have encountered. She practices (and demonstrates) deep listening and supports and guides groups through and towards empathic conversations, moments of vulnerability, and learning. She does so with incredible care and compassion."