We value respectful and inclusive educational services which build community and
address racism in our changing society.

Public Education and Workshop Programs
The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) offers a variety of educational workshops and training seminars covering a range of topics related to multiculturalism, diversity awareness, immigration, racism and human rights in the workplace and community.

Why Diversity Training?

Canada is a multicultural and multiethnic society with an increasingly diverse population that has a tapestry of colours, customs, languages, accents, beliefs, values and talents. Organizations and businesses need to be able to better understand how to be more innovative in offering employment or providing services to a diverse population.

How effective is your organization or business in attracting, welcoming and retaining employees, volunteers and clients from diverse backgrounds?

Cultural competency, diversity awareness and human rights skills and knowledge are core requirements for your business or organization.

· How aware are we of our own social values and beliefs?
· How do these values and beliefs affect our opinions and behaviours towards others?
· How can we make our communities and workplaces more inclusive?

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Goal of the Workshops
The goal of these workshops is to promote a better understanding of diversity and cross-cultural relations in the community.

Objectives of Workshops

• Participants develop increased self-awareness of how individual & group perceptions, beliefs and values shape and impact how we interact with people in their organization & community.

• Participants develop range of strategies & practices to promote effective communication & inclusiveness of all people in the organization

• To promote a better understanding of the social & cultural aspects of conflict & our reactions to conflict.

• To promote a better understanding of racism in society & share practical skills on how to combat racism in our community.

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Cost, Format & Design

Using highly interactive and participatory activities, our workshop are designed to engage and challenge participants, while guiding them through an thoughtful exploration of issues related to diversity, discrimination and integration.

• Workshops are approximately 2-4 hours in length depending on group size and topic. Longer and more in-depth workshops can be designed and delivered.

• Cost of each workshop is based on $100 per hour and includes costs for preparation and materials. The fee can be flexible based on your organization’s budget.

• Workshops are tailored and designed to address interests and needs of different workplaces and organizations.

• Workshops can be designed to accommodate different group sizes, ages, experiences, etc.

• All sessions are educational, experiential, participatory, interactive and fun!

• Workshop audio-visual materials, handouts and equipment are provided by ICA

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Workshop Topics

Diversity at Work

Cultural Competency

Human Rights

Immigration & Refugee Issues

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Goals & Objectives of Workshops

Cost, Format & Design

Topics

Storytelling to a class of students

Workshop on diversity

Workshop with presentation by Victoria
Police on Diversity Awareness

Workshop participants receive
certificate of completion