Professional Development & Student Workshop

Diversity in Black Communities: Language and Hair Politics

When it comes to language and hair in the Black Canadian population, opinions differ and conflicts arise. What is the impact of Caribbean nation and African continental languages on the Black Canadian vernacular? What is code switching? Are natural styles like dreadlocks professional? A knowledge of the history of these two important topics will heighten understanding. This revealing presentation using real life anecdotes and videos can be offered as one covering both topics or, if requested, each topic can be covered in two separate offerings and can be tailored for either students or educators.

Testimonials/Comments from Attendees:

“Our teachers and students just loved your presentation this morning. They were so impressed with your knowledge and approach to teaching black history.”

Vice Principal

PDSB

“Thanks for your time. Your presentations are raising the voices and presence of students of colour everywhere!"

Vice Principal

PDSB

“Our students genuinely appreciated and benefited from your knowledge and perspective... students expressed ‘they did not have any idea’ of the importance or history behind Hair Politics.”

Secondary Teacher

LDCSB

Presenters:

Greg Birkett, Coleen Birkett

Audience:

Educators, Child and Youth counsellors, Support Workers, Guidance counsellors, Admin, P/VPs, Students (Junior/Intermediate, Senior)

Length of session:

1 to 1.5 hr session

Themes:

Code-switching, supporting all learners, safe and inclusive spaces

Price:

$500 - $2,000 (depending upon the audience you choose in the cart)

Practical Takeaways:

  • Resources and links to support
  • Case studies
  • Videos
  • Spoken word presentation
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When it comes to language and hair in the Black Canadian population, opinions differ and conflicts arise. What is the impact of Caribbean nation and African continental languages on the Black Canadian vernacular? What is code switching? Are natural styles like dreadlocks professional? A knowledge of the history of these two important topics will heighten understanding. This revealing presentation using real life anecdotes and videos can be offered as one covering both topics or, if requested, each topic can be covered in two separate offerings and can be tailored for either students or educators.
Presenters:

Greg Birkett, Coleen Birkett

Audience:

Educators, Child and Youth counsellors, Support Workers, Guidance counsellors, Admin, P/VPs, Students (Junior/Intermediate, Senior)

Length of session:

Keynote (45min), 1-1.5hr session, Can be one session or multisession workshop offering

Themes:

Code-switching, supporting all learners, safe and inclusive spaces

Price:

$500 - $2,000 (depending upon the audience you choose in the cart)

Practical Takeaways:

  • Resources and links to support
  • Case studies
  • Videos
  • Spoken word presentation

Testimonials/Comments from Attendees:

“Our teachers and students just loved your presentation this morning. They were so impressed with your knowledge and approach to teaching black history.”

Vice Principal

PDSB

“Thanks for your time. Your presentations are raising the voices and presence of students of colour everywhere!"

Vice Principal

PDSB

“Our students genuinely appreciated and benefited from your knowledge and perspective... students expressed ‘they did not have any idea’ of the importance or history behind Hair Politics.”

Secondary Teacher

LDCSB

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