This week on Taking Up Space, Reena, Rehana, and Crystal go over foundational concepts by unpacking power, privilege, oppression, intersectionality, racial trauma and cultural bereavement. We define these terms, share some of our experiences, and discuss ways to acknowledge how these topics play into your life. As always, we hope you enjoy!

Recommended Resources: Wheel of Privilege and Power ⁠https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/documents/pdf/english/corporate/anti-racism/wheel-privilege-power.pdf

Power and Privilege Tool

https://x.com/amytanmd/status/1402730572145782784

Music Credits:

Song: Shahed - Indian Fusion

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This week on Taking Up Space, join Reena, Rehana and one of our clinicians at the BIPOC Healing and Wellness Centre, JeeHye Choi, as we discuss BIPOC experiences in the workplace.

We expand upon the need for BIPOC spaces as we share stories and dive into challenges we have faced and that some BIPOC may face in workplaces, including workplace racism. As always, we hope you enjoy!

Recommended Resources: Why BIPOC Employees Are Burning Out—and What People Leaders Can Do About It https://www.springhealth.com/blog/help-bipoc-employees-reduce-burnout

Music Credits:

Song: Shahed - Indian Fusion

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This week on Taking Up Space, Reena, Rehana, and Crystal discuss ways to navigate imposter syndrome as racialized people in the short term and long term. We also begin a discussion around claiming BIPOC spaces and how that relates to imposter syndrome. We reference an article by the eloquent Kelsey Blackwell, “Why People of Colour Need Spaces Without White People” as she discusses ways to heal among our communities and come back to our roots. As always, we hope you enjoy!

Recommended Resources:

Why People of Color Need Spaces Without White People ⁠https://arrow-journal.org/why-people-of-color-need-spaces-without-white-people/

The Affirmations Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XYoduQMAjU

The Nap Ministry

https://thenapministry.com/

Music Credits:

Song: Shahed - Indian Fusion

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