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Saskatoon Program Focuses on Trauma-Informed and Cultural Sensitivity Training
Program brings trauma-informed and cultural sensitivity training to Saskatoon
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The Community Arts Mentorship Program in Saskatoon has launched a Trauma-Informed and Cultural Sensitivity Training (T.A.C.T.) initiative to address issues of racism and discrimination. Co-founders Eliza Doyle and Holly Yuzicapi aim to educate artists about cultural sensitivity through a 12-hour program, responding to a significant public need for such training.
- 01The T.A.C.T. program is a 12-hour training session conducted over two days.
- 02Recent Statistics Canada data indicates that nearly half of racialized Canadians have experienced racism in the last five years.
- 03Co-founders Eliza Doyle and Holly Yuzicapi emphasize the importance of sharing healing opportunities through the arts.
- 04Rend Teed, a prevention specialist, highlights that most racism stems from fear and aims to reduce it through education.
- 05Participants have reported immediate shifts in perspective, emphasizing the need for actionable steps towards healing.
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In Saskatoon, the Community Arts Mentorship Program has introduced the Trauma-Informed and Cultural Sensitivity Training (T.A.C.T.) to foster discussions around trauma and cultural awareness. Co-founders Eliza Doyle and Holly Yuzicapi designed this 12-hour program to educate artists on the importance of cultural sensitivity, particularly in light of recent Statistics Canada findings that nearly half of racialized Canadians have faced racism and discrimination in the past five years. The program includes lectures and practical exercises aimed at promoting healing opportunities within the arts. Doyle noted a growing public demand for such training, leading to collaborations with various organizations. Prevention specialist Rend Teed, who contributes to the program, asserts that most discrimination is rooted in fear, and the training aims to open minds and alleviate this fear. Participants like Andrew Bay have expressed positive changes in their perspectives, highlighting the program's potential to facilitate healing and understanding.
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The program addresses critical issues of racism and cultural sensitivity, directly impacting local artists and organizations seeking to improve their understanding and practices.
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