Resource and training are essential in supporting anti-racism efforts because they provide accessible, curated materials to help individuals and organizations within the recreation sector deepen their understanding of racism and its impact.
Resource List
This list supports the Charter’s goal of fostering an equitable and anti-racist environment in Nova Scotia by offering tools for education, self-reflection, and practical action.
Anti-Racism Charter in Recreation - Resource List (updated January 2024) PDF PREVIEW COMING SOON
Anti-Racism Training Module
NOTE: To begin your training, you must create an account on the REC Room, RNS' learning platform.
The Anti-Racism Training Module aims to provide individuals and organizations with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to recognize, address, and mitigate racism in recreational environments.
The training aims to increase awareness regarding colonialism and racism and how we can learn and change by reflecting on Nova Scotians' lived experiences. By offering accessible, comprehensive education on anti-racism, the training empowers leaders, staff, and volunteers to continue their learning journey.
Course Objectives
- Understand the history of the people who make up Nova Scotian communities and our recreation sector.
- Learn key-terms.
- Examine the history of recreation in Canada and understand how colonialism has influenced forms of discrimination.
- Explore how racism looks within Nova Scotia’s recreation sector from person-first perspectives
Course Outline
- Module Introduction
- Colonialism, Canada, and Recreation
- Introduction to Anti-Racism
- Review and Self-Assessment
- Conclusion
Duration
2-3 hours
Evaluation
There will be break check-ins, self-reflection, and information review throughout the course. Participants must successfully complete activities before continuing to the next section. Upon successfully completing all modules, a printable certificate will be made available.