PeerNetBC Summer Workshop Series
PeerNetBC Virtual Summer Workshops are Open!
Curious about expanding your anti-oppressive and peer-based facilitation skills? Join us for 3 interactive, virtual workshops from July 16th – 27th. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, these sessions are designed to be inclusive and accessible to all. We highly recommend registering for the entire series if you are able.
Our approach is grounded in intersectional and decolonial values. If you are new to PeerNetBC workshops, we recommend registering in the foundational “Planting the Seeds of Anti-Oppression” session to learn more about why we use these frameworks.
Our workshops are small (capped at 15 participants) and grounded in peer-based learning, interactive activities, and group discussions. While we are happy to accommodate a variety of access needs and ways of participating, the workshops are highly interactive rather than a more passive (webinar) format. If you are no longer able to attend a workshop, please let us know by emailing alexa@peernetbc.com so that we can let someone else in from the waitlist.
For more information on our facilitators please go here.
Workshop 1, “Planting the Seeds of Anti-Oppression” facilitated by Mari and Lydia:
- July 16th 6pm – 8:30pm. Participants will reflect on their personal relationship to power and broaden their understanding of equity and working together.
Workshop 2, “Redefining Allyship” facilitated by Balqees and Ben:
- July 24th, 4pm-6:30pm. Through experiential learning and group discussions, participants will unpack the idea of “being an ally” and reframe our concept of allyship.
Workshop 3, “Nuts and Bolts of Facilitation” facilitated by Balqees and Lydia:
- July 27th , 10am-12:30pm. Participants will build on new and existing skills and tools necessary for effective group facilitation.
Workshop #1: Planting the Seed of Anti-Oppression
July 16th 6pm – 8:30pm
Systemic imbalances of power exist in our society. Recognizing how these imbalances influence group dynamics is an important skill for facilitators, group members, and community members at large. Through a blend of discussion and experiential learning, participants will reflect on their personal relationship to power and have an opportunity to broaden their perspectives on accessibility, allyship, inclusion, power, privilege, and how to move forward together.
Workshop #2: Redefining Allyship
July 24th, 4pm-6:30pm
Through experiential learning and group discussions, participants will unpack the idea of “being an ally”, reframe our concept of allyship and introduce values of solidarity work. Building on concepts introduced in “Planting the Seeds of Anti-Oppression”, this workshop will focus on examining participants’ own positions within systems of power and putting theory into practice. This workshop is designed for participants with varying experiences with allyship work, including those interested in furthering their understanding of how to work together for liberation.
Workshop #3: Nuts and Bolts of Facilitation
July 27th , 10am-12:30pm
Building off of the ideas introduced in “Planting the Seeds of Anti-Oppression” and “Principles of Peer Support”, this 2.5 hour workshop will delve into specific skills and techniques that assist facilitators in effectively creating safer, more supportive, and productive peer-led groups. Participants will build on new and existing skills and tools necessary for effective facilitation and touch on different facilitation models. This workshop is an introductory workshop and is open to folks with little or no facilitation experience as well as those with facilitation experience looking to brush up on their foundational skills.
