CALGARY – The Get Real Movement, in partnership with Shaw Communications, today announced the expansion of its inclusivity and anti-racism workshops in British Columbia and Manitoba.
Get Real aims to bring dynamic, mentorship-led programming to more western Canadian students to help promote diversity, inclusion and acceptance among kids in grades six through eight.
“With a financial contribution from Shaw Communications, Get Real will engage and educate over 15,000 students through workshops co-developed with teachers and mental health professionals to showcase the lived experiences of diverse individuals and ally role models, and support the development of pride and acceptance,” reads the press release.
“Our mission is to combat 2SLGBTQ+ discrimination, racism and bullying in schools, summer camps, and workplaces, and with Shaw’s support, we will have the ability to spread that positive work into a range of new communities,” said Chris Studer, executive director, The Get Real Movement
The Get Real Movement was founded in 2011 with the goal of creating a safe space for people to have non-judgmental, personal conversations about race, diversity and inclusion. Since then, it has developed equity-focused workshop modules for student and corporate audiences, offers leadership development through their university chapters and high school after-school programs.
This is the first time the Inclusivity and new Anti-Racism workshops will be available to students in Manitoba. The partnership will see both workshops reach a total of 50 schools across Manitoba and B.C.
“A brighter future must be nurtured carefully and thoughtfully, and Get Real is working hard to help that happen,” said Chethan Lakshman, Shaw’s vice president, external affairs. “We’re excited to expand our support for Get Real and the work they do to mentor young people and foster a new generation that values tolerance and supports greater acceptance and belonging.”
