Sankofa
Toronto / December 2023
Sankofa: An Akan term that means “to go back and get it”, the idea of moving forward while reaching back to connect to one’s heritage. The Akan people are primarily found in today’s Ghana in west Africa.
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Indigenous Peoples In Toronto: An Introduction For Newcomers/ Les peuples autochtones à Toronto : une introduction pour les nouveaux arrivants
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Indigenous Peoples In Toronto: An Introduction For Newcomers - Free Online Workshop
- Wednesday December 13, 2023
- 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
OCASI Anti-Racism Anti-Oppression Policy
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Toronto / November 2023
“Racism and colonialism are anything but neutral” - Debbie Douglas, February 9th, 2023.
Introduction
In June 2013, OCASI developed the original Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Policy through consultation with leaders in the equity space. The revised policy is a culmination of work and efforts that rely on the knowledge and experience of leaders, staff, and organizations in the immigrant, migrant and refugee serving sector .
OCASI 45th Anniversary Gala & Awards Presentation/ Gala et remise des Prix du 45ème Anniversaire d'OCASI
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OCASI was proud to honour six sector colleagues at our 45th anniversary Gala on October 25 in recognition of their leadership, dedication and many contributions to the immigrant and refugee-serving sector.
The recipients are:
Welcome New OCASI Board Members
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We welcome new and re-elected Board members, elected at regional meetings and the OCASI Annual General Meeting on October 26, 2023.
The Board will select the new Executive at the first Board meeting in December.