Dancing Fire Events

24/05/2023

Spring DEI Summit Spotlight - Lesa Williams-George

Lesa is a provincial mentor and an instructor for the MentorCoaching Additional Qualification course with the Ontario Principals’ Council in addition to being an International Coaching Federation Certified Transformational Coach and Mentor. She holds a diploma in mental health and addiction counseling and trauma informed response therapy. Being a life-long learner, she continues her growth and learning journey through Indigenous Canadian and African ways of knowing and being, healing and wellness diasporas. Lesa serves on the Higher Education Commission of the National Association of Black Educators (NABSE USA) and the Ontario affiliate ONABSE.

The parent and school relationship is one of the most important partnerships for supporting student well-being, improved behaviour, social skill, and high academic achievement. This relationship is often characterized by tension between schools and families and uncomfortable high-stakes conversations. For Black families, this tension is further complicated by race, identity, systemic barriers, and social conditions. In this session, participants will take a deep dive into understanding some of the issues and nuanced challenges that make it difficult for Black parents to navigate the education system. Participants will leave with some strategies and useful tips for co-constructing effective relationships with Black families and community partners.

Summit this week is SOLD OUT!

25/04/2023

Mentorship is a powerful tool in giving agency to Racialized and Indigenous staff in order to fulfill their full potential. This is key to achieving comprehensive equity for a strong and inclusive organisational culture.

12/04/2023

Spring DEI Summit Spotlight - Pardeep Singh Nagra

Pardeep Singh Nagra is an international speaker and athlete. An active member with the Sikh community, his DEI work and humanitarian service has earned him the YMCA Canada Peace Medal, University of Toronto Arbor Award, Region of Peel Chair’s Award for community service, Auxiliary Constable of the Year with Peel Regional Police, and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. His personal journey as a boxer seeking equity is the subject of the moPardeep Singh Nagra is an international speaker and athlete. An active member with the Sikh community, his DEI work and humanitarian service has earned him the YMCA Canada Peace Medal, University of Toronto Arbor Award, Region of Peel Chair’s Award for community service, Auxiliary Constable of the Year with Peel Regional Police, and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. His personal journey as a boxer seeking equity is the subject of the mo Tiger.

At the Summit, Pardeep will examine the benefits, challenges and mechanisms involved in managing and leading for equity. He will provide a detailed road map of the journey of Racialized and Indigenous mentees as well as provide guidance for them to navigate white supremacy in institutions.

Limited seats available at https://dancingfire.events/dei-summit

10/04/2023

Spring DEI Summit Spotlight - Mark Dsouza

Chris D'Souza (M.Ed Equity Studies) has delivered over 5000 Equity and Inclusion lectures/workshops to agencies across Canada. A DEI activist and National Award winner with the Harmony Movement, he is currently focused on developing, recruiting, and retaining Racialized and Indigenous talent.

Chris will discuss implementing a "T.H.I.R.D. (Transformative Hiring of Indigenous/Racialized Demographics) Rail – excellent for human resource managers and administrators new to the Summit. For returning attendees, he will provide a deeper dive into the thought catalysts of his C.R.A.S.H. (Classism Racism Ableism Sexism Heterosexism) Course in Anti-Oppression.

Limited seats available at https://dancingfire.events/dei-summit

05/04/2023

Spring DEI Summit Spotlight – Alanna Trines

Alanna is the Indigenous Education Lead for the Ottawa Catholic School Board. She has non-status Indigenous ancestry on her mother's side and this influences the perspective from which she approaches this work. As a presenter of Indigenous issues, Alanna puts relationship building at the foundation of all she does.

Alanna will be covering the topics of Reconciliation, Governmental policies, self-determination and calls to action all while sharing personal stories that reflect these topics.

Limited seats available at https://dancingfire.events/dei-summit

03/04/2023

Spring DEI Summit Spotlight – Jason Hendrix Burt

After 11 years as assistant principal in North Carolina, Jason Hendrix Burt (M.S.A.) came to Ontario in 2014 to become vice-principal of the Avon Maitland District School Board and subsequently their Human Rights and Equity Lead Administrator in 2021. Burt is committed to ensuring equity, anti-racist, and anti-oppression education and inclusivity practices permeate all aspects of the district’s education, guidelines, programs and procedures.

As a leader, one must understand the impacts of their role and positionality, and learn to temporarily suspend their judgment to acknowledge the experience of the “other.” At the Summit, Burt will help executives and managers who are committed to addressing and dismantling anti-Black racism and oppression by building their confidence in communicating with only three words.

Limited seats available at https://dancingfire.events/dei-summit

23/03/2023

While some Canadian companies have taken steps to tackle racism, more than 70% of Black Canadians still report issues of racism or microaggressions at the workplace.

Business leaders committed to addressing and dismantling anti-Black racism and oppression can build their confidence in communicating with only three words. Join us on May 25 and 26 to discover how those three words can effect change in your workplace: https://www.dancingfire.events/dei-summit

Experts say commitments to tackle racism in the workplace have not been met with enough action as a report released Tuesday found more than 70 per cent of Black Canadians still experience racism or microaggressions on the job.

20/03/2023

No one is born with racism, but it is taught at a young age. Our education system plays a critical role in delivering anti-racism education.

It maybe daunting, but Canadians agree it is necessary. Join us on May 25 and 26 and let's make a difference together: https://www.dancingfire.events/dei-summit

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27/10/2022

November DEI Summit Spotlight - Pardeep Singh Nagra

Pardeep Singh Nagra is an international speaker and athlete. An active member with the Sikh community, his DEI work and humanitarian service has earned him the YMCA Canada Peace Medal, University of Toronto Arbor Award, Region of Peel Chair’s Award for community service, Auxiliary Constable of the Year with Peel Regional Police, and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. His personal journey as a boxer seeking equity is the subject of the moPardeep Singh Nagra is an international speaker and athlete. An active member with the Sikh community, his DEI work and humanitarian service has earned him the YMCA Canada Peace Medal, University of Toronto Arbor Award, Region of Peel Chair’s Award for community service, Auxiliary Constable of the Year with Peel Regional Police, and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. His personal journey as a boxer seeking equity is the subject of the mo Tiger.

At the Summit, Pardeep will examine the benefits, challenges and mechanisms involved in managing and leading for equity. He will provide a detailed road map of the journey of Racialized and Indigenous mentees as well as provide guidance for them to navigate white supremacy in institutions.

Limited seats available at https://dancingfire.events/dei-summit

24/10/2022

Announcing Scott Fox as our 2022 Gala host! 😎

Scott hosts the 91.5 the Beat morning show in Kitchener. Before he joined the Beat in 2019, he was the morning show host of Z103.5 in Toronto for 20 years.

He's also an award-winning podcaster! His daily podcast, 'After 9', has an estimated audience of more than 1 million listeners.

You can hear Scott Monday to Friday from 5:30 to 9:30 a.m. on 91.5 the Beat in Waterloo Region. He's also on weeknights from 6 to 9 p.m. on 93.1 Fresh Radio.

We're so excited to have Scott join us for a night of glitz, glamour, and generosity on Saturday, November 5!

Limited tickets for this year's Gala are still available: https://bit.ly/3gykEs2

24/10/2022

November DEI Summit Spotlight – Jason Hendrix Burt

After 11 years as assistant principal in North Carolina, Jason Hendrix Burt (M.S.A.) came to Ontario in 2014 to become vice-principal of the Avon Maitland District School Board and subsequently their Human Rights and Equity Lead Administrator in 2021. Burt is committed to ensuring equity, anti-racist, and anti-oppression education and inclusivity practices permeate all aspects of the district’s education, guidelines, programs and procedures.

As a leader, one must understand the impacts of their role and positionality, and learn to temporarily suspend their judgment to acknowledge the experience of the “other.” At the Summit, Burt will help executives and managers who are committed to addressing and dismantling anti-Black racism and oppression by building their confidence in communicating with only three words.

Limited seats available at https://dancingfire.events/dei-summit

20/10/2022

November DEI Summit Spotlight – Alanna Trines

Alanna is the Indigenous Education Lead for the Ottawa Catholic School Board. She has non-status Indigenous ancestry on her mother's side and this influences the perspective from which she approaches this work. As a presenter of Indigenous issues, Alanna puts relationship building at the foundation of all she does.

Alanna will be covering the topics of Reconciliation, Governmental policies, self-determination and calls to action all while sharing personal stories that reflect these topics.

Limited seats available at https://dancingfire.events/dei-summit

19/10/2022

The Gala in support of the Georgetown Hospital Foundation is back after pandemic pause. A few tickets remain to enjoy a classy night out this Saturday, November 5th, all while supporting local health care!

Tickets are still available! 🍸

Join us at the 2022 Georgetown Hospital Foundation Gala on Saturday, November 5 at Lionhead Golf and Conference Centre!

Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/3yUaPuQ

17/10/2022

November DEI Summit Spotlight - Christopher Mark Dsouza

Chris D'Souza (M.Ed Equity Studies) has delivered over 5000 Equity and Inclusion lectures/workshops to agencies across Canada. A DEI activist and National Award winner with the Harmony Movement, he is currently focused on developing, recruiting, and retaining Racialized and Indigenous talent.

Chris will discuss implementing a "T.H.I.R.D. (Transformative Hiring of Indigenous/Racialized Demographics) Rail – excellent for human resource managers and administrators new to the Summit. For returning attendees, he will provide a deeper dive into the thought catalysts of his C.R.A.S.H. (Classism Racism Ableism Sexism Heterosexism) Course in Anti-Oppression.

Limited seats available at https://dancingfire.events/dei-summit

30/09/2022

If your children come home from school today, be thankful and give them a hug.

In remembrance of those children who did not come home and our ongoing reconciliation, we encourage every Canadian to take a quiet moment to read, reflect and collectively recommit to : https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1524494530110/1557511412801

Learn how the Government of Canada is responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action.

28/09/2022

When weather gives you rain, you go puddle jumping!

Our amazing community of braved the rain on Sunday to Walk or Run for the Georgetown Hospital Foundation , beating their goal of raising more than $80,000. Well done everyone!

24/09/2022

Rain or shine, we'll see you tomorrow! 🙂

No matter the weather, we'll still be together! 💚

Don't miss out on the amazing morning planned because of a few rain drops - we'll have the BEST time either way!

We'll see you on Sunday at 9 a.m. rain or shine to raise much needed funds for Georgetown Hospital. Come prepared - bring your rain poncho and boots just in case.

Register for the Walk or Run: https://bit.ly/3LA2xNT
Donate today: https://bit.ly/3fdZK0P

22/09/2022

Stop by Royal LePage this afternoon between 4 and 6 to grab your Walk or Run for Georgetown Hospital t-shirt and goodie bag! ❤

It's your last chance to pick them up before the Walk or Run, coming up this Sunday, September 25.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3eWmEt6

20/09/2022

18/09/2022

Don't forget: one of two goodie bag and t-shirt pickup days is TODAY! 💙

Stop by Georgetown Kia between 10 a.m. and noon to grab yours before the Walk or Run for Georgetown Hospital on Sunday, September 25 - ONE WEEK from today!

Register for the Walk or Run: https://bit.ly/3BKAUOA

17/09/2022

14/09/2022

Walk or Run for Georgetown Hospital participants: there are two goodie bag and t-shirt pickup days coming up! 💚

Sunday, September 18 at Georgetown Kia: between 10 a.m. and noon - 15 Mountainview Road North.

Thursday, September 22 at Royal LePage: between 4 and 6 p.m. - 324 Guelph Street.

Stop by and grab everything you need for the Walk or Run, coming up on Sunday, September 25 at the Gellert Community Centre.

If you register for the Walk or Run for Georgetown Hospital now, you'll still be eligible to receive a goodie bag and t-shirt included in the price of registration. These items are only available for the first 450 participants.

https://bit.ly/3BDSvaU

31/08/2022

Tonight's the night. Captains start your engines! The Kick-off Party is at Georgetown Kia tonight from 6-9. available

29/08/2022

Walk or Run Captains - the kick-off party is this Wednesday evening. Stop by Georgetown Kia between 6-9 pm for your package!

Stop by Georgetown Kia on Wednesday evening to grab everything you need before this year's Walk or Run for Georgetown Hospital!

Captains of each team are invited to pick up an information booklet, lawn signs and posters, and take a sneak peak at your goodie bags!*

Anyone who has not yet registered for the 2022 Walk or Run, drop in and we'll help you out.

*refreshments will be provided 🙂

01/08/2022

Christopher Mark Dsouza attended Diversity Day in Sudbury last Saturday in support of diversity, equity and inclusion, and to witness the premier stage production of his book, "Why Are All the Taxi Drivers…?"

We celebrate and congratulate Chris' continued success in bringing socially critical DEI strategies to more and more organisations. Registrations for his upcoming sessions can be found on our site https://DancingFire.events.

As Greater Sudbury’s demographics change thanks to an influx of new Canadians celebrating the city’s many unique cultures is all the more important, organizer Bela Ravi says

15/03/2022

How can organisations benefit from Racialized and Indigenous talent?

https://dancingfire.events/deisummit

11/03/2022

How important are white allies to the Racialized and Indigenous? Perhaps more than we realize . . .

https://dancingfire.events/deisummit

09/03/2022

Mentoring - the most positive use of privilege.

https://dancingfire.events/deisummit

07/03/2022

How can we leverage racialized knowledge?

https://dancingfire.events/deisummit