Events & Workshops
Interested in learning more about Equity Diversity and Inclusion? Join us at one of our upcoming workshops!
Winter 2024 Dates
Tuesday April 9: Language 101: Mandarin with Xiaolu
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Join our student-led series, where you can learn the basic phrases of a language. In this session, Xiaolu will teach the basics of Mandarin. Register here or drop in.
Monday April 15: Earth Month Flower Making Event
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Month with the Intercultural Centre and the Sustainability team by crafting some flowers using materials donated from our Interior Decorating program! Destress, get ready for spring, and leave with flowers. Instructions will be provided, and no sewing skills are required.
April Discovery Hub: Inclusivity
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Discover what the term inclusivity means, and how you can be more inclusive!
Tuesday April 2: TEDTalk Tuesdays
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Are you ready to embark on a journey of inspiration, thought-provoking ideas, and mind-expanding discussions? Look no further! Join us every Tuesday for a new and exciting TED Talk Series and engage in meaningful conversations with fellow attendees. See you there!
Wednesday April 3: Breakfast Club
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Picture this: a cozy corner filled with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, the crunch of granola bars, the sweetness of fruit bars, and the nutty goodness of assorted nuts. Join us for a delightful start to your day, engage in camaraderie and conversations that will leave you feeling empowered and connected. ☕🌞
Friday April 5: Film Friday - Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Step into a world where every story matters, every voice is heard, and every perspective is celebrated at our IC Film Fridays! Join us for an inspiring journey that explores the human experience, fostering conversations on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We will be screening Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again for March's Film Friday! Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again shares the powerful story of Mary Two-Axe Earley, who fought for more than two decades to challenge sex discrimination against First Nations women embedded in Canada’s Indian Act and became a key figure in Canada’s women’s rights movement.
The screening will be followed by trivia with a prize, and there will be popcorn!
Tuesday April 9: Language 101: Mandarin with Xiaolu
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Join our student-led series, where you can learn the basic phrases of a language. In this session, Xiaolu will teach the basics of Mandarin. Register here or drop in.
Tuesday April 9: TEDTalk Tuesdays
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Are you ready to embark on a journey of inspiration, thought-provoking ideas, and mind-expanding discussions? Look no further! Join us every Tuesday for a new and exciting TED Talk Series and engage in meaningful conversations with fellow attendees. See you there!
Wednesday April 10: EDI Series, Mad Studies: Mental Health and Neurodivergence | IN PERSON
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Come learn about the growing and evolving field of Mad Studies, which examines issues related to people whose experiences may not fit the norm. By reclaiming the terms "mad" and "madness," Mad Studies blends theory and activism. Register here or drop in.
Thursday April 11: EDI Series, Mad Studies: Mental Health and Neurodivergence | ONLINE
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Come learn about the growing and evolving field of Mad Studies, which examines issues related to people whose experiences may not fit the norm. By reclaiming the terms "mad" and "madness," Mad Studies blends theory and activism. Register here or drop in.
Monday April 15: Earth Month Flower Making Event
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Month with the Intercultural Centre and the Sustainability team by crafting some flowers using materials donated from our Interior Decorating program! Destress, get ready for spring, and leave with flowers. Instructions will be provided, and no sewing skills are required.
Wednesday April 17: Breakfast Club IS MOVED to the 24th
We will see you on April 24!
Tuesday April 23: That's My Jam!
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Join us in the IC for a jam session! You can sing, play, or even just enjoy the live music. Questions? Contact intercultural@bowvalleycollege.ca.
Wednesday April 24: Breakfast Club
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Picture this: a cozy corner filled with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, the crunch of granola bars, the sweetness of fruit bars, and the nutty goodness of assorted nuts. Join us for a delightful start to your day, engage in camaraderie and conversations that will leave you feeling empowered and connected. ☕🌞
Wednesday April 10: EDI Series, Mad Studies: Mental Health and Neurodivergence | IN PERSON
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Come learn about the growing and evolving field of Mad Studies, which examines issues related to people whose experiences may not fit the norm. By reclaiming the terms "mad" and "madness," Mad Studies blends theory and activism. Register here or drop in.
Thursday April 11: EDI Series, Mad Studies: Mental Health and Neurodivergence | ONLINE
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Come learn about the growing and evolving field of Mad Studies, which examines issues related to people whose experiences may not fit the norm. By reclaiming the terms "mad" and "madness," Mad Studies blends theory and activism. Register here or drop in.
Wednesday March 27: Careers in the Arts with the Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation
What:
Join us in the IC to discover how learners can connect to the arts community, find resources, & have a career in the arts with Toyin Lafenwa Oladele from the Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation. Toyin will also be speaking about her experience as an arts professional, founder of a nonprofit, entrepreneur, consultant, and community leader.
More about the Speaker Toyin Lafenwa Oladele:
Toyin is a multi-disciplinary artist and arts manager originally from Nigeria with almost two decades of experience in the arts, she has demonstrated excellence in organizational development, strategic planning, program development, and implementation and is a passionate EDI advocate.
She is a project manager for the City of Calgary Northeast Public Art Initiative and has been involved as a consultant in different projects with both government and private organizations across Canada including the City of Calgary, Tourism Calgary, Calgary Arts Development, Calgary’s Chinook Blast Winter Festival, Bird Creatives, Ethnik Festivals for Arts and Culture, Rozsa Foundation, and Business Arts.
Amongst other notable recognitions, Toyin has been recognized by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, named Avenue Calgary Top 40 under 40 in 2023, Ethnik Festival Star Person of the Year 2023, Local Women and Global Changemakers Award by Calgary Immigrant Women Association in 2022, Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to watch by CIBWE in 2022, and Top 25 EDIA Persons of the year by Canadian Multicultural Group in 2021.
Register via MS Forms: https://forms.office.com/r/inETCrNrHD
