Register for Confronting the White Elephant

Thank you for your interest in attending the Anti-Racism Community Forum on May 12th held at the Lakeside Resort in Penticton! THE REGISTRATIOIN IS NOW CLOSED.

Accommodations
Participants of Confronting the White Elephant, Anti-Racism Community Forum are eligible to reserve rooms at a special rate at the Penticton Lakeside Resort (www.pentictonlakesideresort.com). Individual reservations can be made until April 12, 2023 after which reservations will be based on occupancy and rate availability.

Details are as follows: Double Queen Guest rooms: Cityview $203 | Beachview $212 | Lakeview $220. Parking is $15.00/day per vehicle.

Reservations - Identify yourself as a guest/attendee of the SOICS - Confronting the White Elephant to receive the special guest room rate. Telephone: 1-800-663-9400 or Email: lakeside@rpbhotels.com

Event Registration
NOTES: Registration closes on May 3rd, 2023. Reserve your spot today! For group registrations, please submit a list of names and email addresses to admin@soics.ca.

    Schedule of Events:
    8:00am - 8:30am        In-person Registration & Yamabiko Taiko Performance
    8:30am - 9:00am        Forum Opening Remarks & Okanagan Song
    9:00am - 9:30am        Welcome by South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services (SOICS)
    9:30am - 10:45am       Deep Roots: History of Racism
    11:00am - 12:00pm     Breakout Session 1 (See registration form for selection)
    12:00pm - 1:00pm       Lunch & Vuya Kaya
    1:00 pm - 1:30pm        Anti-Racism Initiatives, Government Perspective, TBC
    1:30pm - 3:00pm        From “I’m not Racist” to Anti-Racist, Keynote Speaker: Anthony McLean
    3:15pm - 4:15pm         Breakout Session 2 (See registration form for selection)
    4:30pm - 4:45pm        UnBox & Privilege Explained
    4:45pm - 5:00pm        Closing Remarks

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    This event is free to attend but we will appreciate any donations to help us organize future community events. Thank you for your support!