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Conversational Norms
Conversational norms are important for a well-functioning group. They help to define the space so that everyone has similar expectations.
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Lindsay Core
Oct 8, 20212 min read
Highly Recommended: The Aunties Dandelion Podcast
Listen to The Aunties Dandelion podcast with Kanyen'ke:hà:ka (Mohawk) women sharing stories. This episode is about the Seed Sanctuary.
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TT4C Team
Oct 8, 20215 min read
TOP 10: How to Facilitate an Affinity Group
As an educational professional running an affinity group for students, here are some tips for being effective in the role.
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Lindsay Core
Sep 27, 20212 min read
Preparing for Truth and Reconciliation Week
Some reflections to help you prepare for having conversations during Truth and Reconciliation Week, Sept 27-Oct1.
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Lindsay Core
Sep 4, 20214 min read
Have you considered auditing yourself?
How can we use data to achieve social justice goals? I've been collecting data in my own life to help me find areas of improvement.
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Aparna Singhal
Aug 23, 20213 min read
Wrapping My Head Around White Supremacy Culture
What comes to mind when you think of the phrase "white supremacy"?
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TT4C Team
Aug 17, 20216 min read
Fun Summer Reads and More
Some fun summer reading, viewing, and listening recommendations.
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Lindsay Core
Aug 4, 20215 min read
Moving Beyond Allyship.
The goal for many of us who are involved in equity work is to be a co-conspirator. It's a goal that I'm still working towards.
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TT4C Team
Aug 3, 20212 min read
Affinity Groups Are Like Teams
Educator and endurance runner May Lu took the time to answer the question: "Are race-based affinity groups divisive?"
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TT4C Team
Jul 27, 20212 min read
What is the value of participating in a white accountability group?
We asked three white educators to share what they have learned from participating in white accountability spaces.
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TT4C Team
Jul 20, 20212 min read
Are affinity spaces divisive?
We asked a some educators who have participated in various racial affinity spaces to share their experiences.
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Lindsay Core
Jul 13, 20212 min read
Learn How to Apologize
Learning to apologize is important in anti-oppression work both for individuals and for institutions.
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Riisa Walden
Jun 29, 20216 min read
#CancelCanadaDay: Reflecting on Accountability
As Canada Day approaches, are you listening to what Indigenous people are saying they need and want on this occasion? If not, why?
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Aparna Singhal
Jun 25, 20214 min read
What's the right term: POC, BIPOC, PGM?
There are so many acronyms connected to race. Is there a right one to use and how is that determined?
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TT4C Team
Jun 14, 20217 min read
Are Affinity Groups Divisive?
Some people worry that race-based affinity groups encourage racial division, but they actually aim to counter pre-existing divisions.
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TT4C Team
Jun 8, 20213 min read
Highly Recommended: Advice about Indigenous Allyship
We found plenty to reflect on from Bryson The Gaytive's advice on Indigenous allyship etiquette.
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Riisa Walden
May 31, 20215 min read
GSA or LGBTQ2S+ Affinity Group: What's the Difference?
Social justice oriented clubs in schools are great, but affinity groups are unique spaces for support, growth, celebration, and activism.
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Lindsay Core
May 27, 20211 min read
June is National Indigenous History Month
Spreading the word about some Indigenous reconciliation events that are coming up in June for National Indigenous History Month.
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Riisa Walden
May 24, 20213 min read
Wanting to Start an Affinity Group at your School?
Talking Together for Change has advice to help you successfully start and facilitate affinity groups at your school.
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TT4C Team
May 17, 20212 min read
Highly Recommended: White Supremacy and Violence Beyond the Bullets
Here is a quick take on what each of us found powerful about Akailah Jenkins McIntyre's article about white supremacy.
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