Young people are powerful leaders of change. Today’s youth have the potential to make a positive and long-lasting impact on the world.
With that in mind, CCDI is thrilled to announce the new cohort of its See Different program, an initiative that offers students between the ages of 15-24 the opportunity to become trained and certified as emerging leaders of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), free of charge. Our mission is to empower youth from across Canada by providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to make meaningful change in their communities.
The program comprises of three main elements: The Principles of DEI certificate, the Emerging Leaders of DEI certificate and the National Youth Ambassador Network for Emerging Leaders of DEI.
In the Principles of DEI certificate, participants will learn about different dimensions of diversity, DEI language and terminology, and build their understanding of the cycle of bias and Canada’s history of systemic racism and discrimination. In the Emerging Leaders of DEI certificate, participants will develop a deeper knowledge of the topics of unconscious bias, power and privilege, allyship, cultural humility, and social action, culminating in the change-maker project. Finally, the National Youth Ambassador Network for Emerging Leaders of DEI will provide opportunities for continued learning and engagement with like-minded youth and organizations from across the country.
Learn more about CCDI’s See Different program by visiting https://ccdi.ca/campaigns/see-different.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the program, please contact see.different@ccdi.ca.
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