Unchecked Micro-Aggressions and Race- Based Trauma: Let’s Start A Conversation

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The purpose of this workshop will focus on the three main concepts: micro-aggression, racial gaslighting and how it leads race-based trauma. We will explore these topics and how it occurs in our everyday lives. We will develop a shared understanding and be introduced to skills required to work towards an equitable, anti-racist worldview.

Facilitator bio: Sabrina Jafralie, PhD, Educator, Consultant, Co-Founder and Activism

Dr. Sabrina Jafralie has led an impressive career as a secondary school teacher and a university course lecturer in her 19 years working in both United Kingdom and in Canada. Her research includes teacher education, curriculum design, religious literacy and purposeful dialogue. Jafralie received her Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Concordia University and a Ph.D. in Teacher Education from McGill University in 2017.

In 2018, Jafralie was received the certificate of achievement for the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence. Jafralie’s recent academic work has explored the link between curriculum design to include religious literacy, anti-racism, and purposeful dialogue. In addition to her teaching and research, Jafralie does substantial activism. For her activism, this year she was awarded with the Activist of Year by ByBlack.com.

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