Diversity Leadership Outreach

Working Together to Build a more Vibrant and Healthy Community

The Diversity Leadership Outreach Program promotes and supports leadership development in the field of diversity and community integration by building on the assets and capacities within individuals, community organizations, government departments and other service providers.

The program engages immigrants and Canadian- born community members to work together through education and leadership development to realize that diversity is vital for personal, social and economic growth. The program offers learning opportunities for intercultural growth and community integration.

Diversity Cafés

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Diversity Cafés are seminars held at local ethnic restaurants and are open to anyone in the community

• The seminars are presented by professionals who have an expertise in the topic
• Topics are varied and have included: Immigrants and Human Rights, The Law, Immigrants and Justice, The Psychology of Cultural Shock, Peace versus Violence: An Islamic Perspective, Language Culture and Identity, Family Life and Change, and An Intercultural Approach to Community Capacity Building
• Cafés are held bi-weekly throughout  the fall and winter

Diversity Workshops

Kaleidoscope, The Mirror Stage and Through the Looking Glass are three new, progressive workshops on diversity developed by volunteers, who have knowledge and experience in the field, in collaboration with ISIS staff

• The workshops are highly participatory and designed to guide participants through a process of intercultural awareness, intercultural analysis and intercultural engagement and integration
• The workshops are offered throughout the year and open to anyone in the community
• The workshops can be tailored to fit the specific needs of organizations and groups
• Volunteer Diversity Facilitators and ISIS staff facilitate the workshops

The Immigrant Experience

Contemporary Immigrants in Nova Scotia is an interactive presentation that introduces participants to the immigrant experience

• The presentation is offered throughout the year, open to anyone in the community, and is often tailored to the needs of specific organizations
• The presentation explores who immigrants and refugees are, how they come to Nova Scotia, and what they bring and need

Volunteer Diversity Facilitators

This volunteer opportunity is open to anyone who has an interest in diversity and a passion for working with people

• Volunteers are prepared to co-facilitate the diversity workshops and presentations
• Volunteers are paired by country of origin (Canada and a country outside of Canada)  to demonstrate and enhance the learning experience
• After completing a certain number of workshops over a year, volunteers receive a certificate recognizing them as Diversity Facilitators

Diversity Leadership Development

The diversity leadership initiative is designed to support individuals and organizations in becoming leaders and mentors in the field of diversity

• Individuals who have completed the diversity facilitator program are eligible for the leadership program
• Organizations complete a diversity audit (based on a set of organizational standards) to determine what they need to do in order to be recognized a diversity leader

Jack Potter
Coordinator, Diversity Outreach Program
(902)406-8648
jpotter@isisns.ca

To volunteer you must first register with us. Check out how to Become a Volunteer at ISIS.