FREE AR/AO Team Training Modules

Free Anti-Racism & Anti-Oppression Training for Organizations

Designed for teams in nonprofit, healthcare, education, and social services working with diverse communities. Grounded in lived experience of African, Caribbean, and Black communities. Built for real-world application.

Who this is for

• Nonprofit organizations
• Social service providers
• Educators and institutions
• HR and leadership team

Why this matters

• Strengthen equitable service delivery
• Support staff working with diverse communities
• Build practical anti-oppression capacity
• Improve culturally responsive care

What you’ll get

• Free self-paced training modules
• Flexible access for teams
• Content grounded in lived experiences
• Tools for real-world application

The learning series includes the following modules

Introduction to Black 2SLGBTQ+ Mental Health:

This module looks at the lives, histories, and health needs of Black 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Canada. You will learn about their contributions to Ontario, understand what shapes their mental health, and practice person-centered approaches to better support people when they access care.

Black Trans and Non-Binary Mental Health:

This module focuses on the unique needs of Black Trans and Non-Binary people, looking at their cultural contexts and experiences of trauma. You will learn practical strategies rooted in Afrocentric and trauma-informed principles to provide mental health care that is equitable and grounded in cultural humility.

Commitment to Standing Up for Racial Justice in the Workplace:

This module is about taking action on racial justice at work. You will explore the roots of racism, understand how oppression shows up in systems, and learn practical ways to build solidarity and equity in your workplace.

Introduction to Substance Use and Harm Reduction in ACB Communities:

This module looks at substance use health in Black and racialized communities. It covers how history, racism, and social conditions shape people's relationship with substances. You will learn why harm reduction and trauma-informed care matter, and walk away with practical strategies to support African, Caribbean, and Black people who use substances.

African, Caribbean, and Black Communities (ACB) Youth Involvement in the Justice System:

This module looks at how anti-Black racism drives the mistreatment of ACB youth. You will learn how to advocate at multiple levels and apply Afrocentric and trauma-informed principles to support them.

The modules are free and open to the public. Individuals and organizations can express interest by filling the request form below:

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