A NEW SEASON OF LEARNING FOR ARTIST & COMMUNITIES INTERESTED IN SOCIAL JUSTICE
We are pleased to announce our new season of social justice workshops under our b inc. program, facilitated by artist & social justice educator, Rania El Mugammar. For our third season we’re bringing back all of our previously sold out sessions to support you with your learning journey towards liberation. We are excited to offer 6 unique sessions, which can be accessed individually as well as through our season pass program which offers multiple session packages at reduced rates for continued learning. Book your ticket today and join us for year long collaborative learning and growth.
Anti-oppression for Artists & Cultural Producers | NOV 26 2020, THU | 6 PM - 8:30 PM
This workshop for artists explores the language, theories and practices of anti-oppression in depth. Institutional, community based and organizational strategies for building liberation and unlearning oppression are central to the content and objectives of the workshop. Creative, technical and collaborative models for building equity and liberation will be explored. Situated within a critique o white supremacy & the cultural order, Artists will examine the power dynamics that shape access, inclusion and opportunities in Canada’s arts and cultural landscape. The anti-oppression framework will be used to critique institutional dynamics as well as personal artistic practices. Participants will have access to a plethora of digital and print resources to continue their learning journey beyond the scope of the session.No prerequisite
Shut it, Uncle Bob: Talking to Racist Family, Friends & Loved Ones | DEC 16 2020, TUE | 6 PM - 8:30 PM
This workshop explores strategies and tactics for addressing racism from loved ones in meaningful and impactful ways. Participants will engage with a variety of scenarios that manifest implicit or overt bias. Common behaviors and tactics for dismissing conversations about race and minimizing the harmful impact of racist behaviors, beliefs and language will be explored. Participants will learn a number of techniques that take into account balancing relationships and creating long term sustained progress and change while understanding the roots of prejudice and tapping into the individual’s capacity for empathy.
No prerequisite.
Radical Solidarity For a Collective Future | JAN 18 2021, MON | 6 PM- 8:30 PM
This workshop explores solidarity through power sharing, mutual aid, and risk taking through the lens of anti-racism. Situated within a Black feminist praxis, the session challenges the mainstream understandings of “allyship” and dares to imagine an intersectional approach towards a collective future. Participants will explore and critique how power dynamics, paternalism and other cultural features of white supremacy shape our organizing and reinforce injustice. Interpersonal accountability and a personal/collective justice practice that is oriented towards healing provided the foundation for a collaborative learning experience.
Prerequisite: Anti-Oppression 101 OR Anti-Oppression for Artists & Cultural Producers OR working knowledge of Anti-Oppression\Anti-Racism.
Anti-Blackness at the Intersections: Exploring & Addressing Anti-Black Racism in a Canadian Context | APRIL 13 2021, TUE | 6 PM - 8:30 PM
This session uses the anti-oppressive framework and an intersectional approach to explore anti-Black racism within a Canadian cultural context. Internalized, interpersonal and institutional manifestations of anti-Black racism are contextualized through the lens of intergenerational trauma, systemic barriers and monolithic narratives. The impact of anti-Black racism, as it interacts with other sites of oppression is explored through case studies, personal reflections, quantitative and qualitative data. Systemic power structures and their impact on the spiritual, emotional, physical, financial and mental well being of Black communities as well as profound institutional inequities will be introduced and contextualized. Participants will critique and problematize current models for allyship and community engagement as well as explore interpersonal interventions and systemic transformations that cultivate liberation.
Prerequisite: Anti-Oppression 101 OR Anti-Oppression for Artists & Cultural Producers OR working knowledge of Anti-Oppression\Anti-Racism.
Cultivating Consent Culture | MAY 4 2021, TUE | 10:30 AM - 1 PM
This is a workshop that uses the Anti-Oppression framework to understanding rape culture and it’s manifestations in learning institutions/on campuses specifically and in our communities more broadly. Through the lens of intersectionality, participants will explore the historical contexts, complexities of BIPOC communities (and their varying intersections) navigating sexual harm within oppressive structures. The resilience and transitional/grassroots interventions within our communities are explored alongside culturally safe & anti-oppressive interventions. The role of allies as well as better organizational/institutional responses will be explored. Practices and principles for fostering brave spaces and a culture of consent will be explored, along with problematizing existing models and practices. Participants will reflect on the disproportionate impact of sexual violence on marginalized individuals and communities.This session is ideal for individuals, educators, organizers and administrators in arts and cultural institutions and across disciplines. The session is deeply rooted in transformative justice practices and a culture of care built on meaningful, survivor centred interventions.
No prerequisite
Divesting from White Supremacy: Unraveling to Rebuild | JUN 2 2021, WED | 10:30 AM - 1 PM
This deep dive, intimate session centres self reflection, locating ourselves and deeply contending with the ways in which we have internalized and invested in white supremacist economic, cultural, social and political ideologies, practices and hierarchies. The workshop explores community accountability practices and models for organizing, as well as ways of knowing and being from the BIPOC margins. Alternative economies, models for justice and ways of teaching, parenting and learning are central themes in the session. This session is ideal for artists, organizers and individuals working on cultivating a strong working knowledge of social justice issues, and who are committed to divesting from white supremacy and decolonizing internally, interpersonally and institutionally.
Prerequisite: Anti-Oppression 101 OR Anti-Oppression for Artists & Cultural Producers OR working knowledge of Anti-Oppression\Anti-Racism.
We invite you to connect with us on social media via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date with our season.
Anti-oppression for Artists & Cultural Producers | NOV 26 2020, THU | 6 PM - 8:30 PM
This workshop for artists explores the language, theories and practices of anti-oppression in depth. Institutional, community based and organizational strategies for building liberation and unlearning oppression are central to the content and objectives of the workshop. Creative, technical and collaborative models for building equity and liberation will be explored. Situated within a critique o white supremacy & the cultural order, Artists will examine the power dynamics that shape access, inclusion and opportunities in Canada’s arts and cultural landscape. The anti-oppression framework will be used to critique institutional dynamics as well as personal artistic practices. Participants will have access to a plethora of digital and print resources to continue their learning journey beyond the scope of the session.No prerequisite
Shut it, Uncle Bob: Talking to Racist Family, Friends & Loved Ones | DEC 16 2020, TUE | 6 PM - 8:30 PM
This workshop explores strategies and tactics for addressing racism from loved ones in meaningful and impactful ways. Participants will engage with a variety of scenarios that manifest implicit or overt bias. Common behaviors and tactics for dismissing conversations about race and minimizing the harmful impact of racist behaviors, beliefs and language will be explored. Participants will learn a number of techniques that take into account balancing relationships and creating long term sustained progress and change while understanding the roots of prejudice and tapping into the individual’s capacity for empathy.
No prerequisite.
Radical Solidarity For a Collective Future | JAN 18 2021, MON | 6 PM- 8:30 PM
This workshop explores solidarity through power sharing, mutual aid, and risk taking through the lens of anti-racism. Situated within a Black feminist praxis, the session challenges the mainstream understandings of “allyship” and dares to imagine an intersectional approach towards a collective future. Participants will explore and critique how power dynamics, paternalism and other cultural features of white supremacy shape our organizing and reinforce injustice. Interpersonal accountability and a personal/collective justice practice that is oriented towards healing provided the foundation for a collaborative learning experience.
Prerequisite: Anti-Oppression 101 OR Anti-Oppression for Artists & Cultural Producers OR working knowledge of Anti-Oppression\Anti-Racism.
Anti-Blackness at the Intersections: Exploring & Addressing Anti-Black Racism in a Canadian Context | APRIL 13 2021, TUE | 6 PM - 8:30 PM
This session uses the anti-oppressive framework and an intersectional approach to explore anti-Black racism within a Canadian cultural context. Internalized, interpersonal and institutional manifestations of anti-Black racism are contextualized through the lens of intergenerational trauma, systemic barriers and monolithic narratives. The impact of anti-Black racism, as it interacts with other sites of oppression is explored through case studies, personal reflections, quantitative and qualitative data. Systemic power structures and their impact on the spiritual, emotional, physical, financial and mental well being of Black communities as well as profound institutional inequities will be introduced and contextualized. Participants will critique and problematize current models for allyship and community engagement as well as explore interpersonal interventions and systemic transformations that cultivate liberation.
Prerequisite: Anti-Oppression 101 OR Anti-Oppression for Artists & Cultural Producers OR working knowledge of Anti-Oppression\Anti-Racism.
Cultivating Consent Culture | MAY 4 2021, TUE | 10:30 AM - 1 PM
This is a workshop that uses the Anti-Oppression framework to understanding rape culture and it’s manifestations in learning institutions/on campuses specifically and in our communities more broadly. Through the lens of intersectionality, participants will explore the historical contexts, complexities of BIPOC communities (and their varying intersections) navigating sexual harm within oppressive structures. The resilience and transitional/grassroots interventions within our communities are explored alongside culturally safe & anti-oppressive interventions. The role of allies as well as better organizational/institutional responses will be explored. Practices and principles for fostering brave spaces and a culture of consent will be explored, along with problematizing existing models and practices. Participants will reflect on the disproportionate impact of sexual violence on marginalized individuals and communities.This session is ideal for individuals, educators, organizers and administrators in arts and cultural institutions and across disciplines. The session is deeply rooted in transformative justice practices and a culture of care built on meaningful, survivor centred interventions.
No prerequisite
Divesting from White Supremacy: Unraveling to Rebuild | JUN 2 2021, WED | 10:30 AM - 1 PM
This deep dive, intimate session centres self reflection, locating ourselves and deeply contending with the ways in which we have internalized and invested in white supremacist economic, cultural, social and political ideologies, practices and hierarchies. The workshop explores community accountability practices and models for organizing, as well as ways of knowing and being from the BIPOC margins. Alternative economies, models for justice and ways of teaching, parenting and learning are central themes in the session. This session is ideal for artists, organizers and individuals working on cultivating a strong working knowledge of social justice issues, and who are committed to divesting from white supremacy and decolonizing internally, interpersonally and institutionally.
Prerequisite: Anti-Oppression 101 OR Anti-Oppression for Artists & Cultural Producers OR working knowledge of Anti-Oppression\Anti-Racism.
We invite you to connect with us on social media via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date with our season.
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With the generous support of TD Bank Group, B Inc. is pleased to offer access to our full season to 6 arts and cultural organizations, to deepen their knowledge and improve their AOAR practices.
Please apply here, no later than October 30th, 2020. Full program details are available in the application form. |
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SEASON PASS 2020-2021
Over the past two years, the B Inc Program has expanded to engage over 200 arts and cultural organizers and over 2800 individuals in our programming and workshops. To celebrate, we’re expanding our pop-up session offerings to further our collective learnings about equity, anti-oppressive practice and meaningful inclusion.
We’re excited to offer four new workshops in addition to our existing sessions, for a robust and exciting season facilitated by award winning artist, educator and organizer, Rania El Mugammar.
We’re also expanding our sold out season pass program to introduce ubstantial savings for participants who are eager to deep dive into their social justice learning journey.
Season Pass A ( 4 Session) $125 ($95 in savings!)
Grants access to four workshops of your choosing
Season Pass B (6 Session) $180 ( $150 in savings!)
Grants access to six workshops of your choosing
archives b inc: our 2019-2020 season front cover
Through innovative groundbreaking workshops, the B Inc (B Current) initiative empowers various organizations and corporations to adopt progressive practices. It challenges participants to think beyond the buzz words of “diversity” and “inclusivity” and put anti-oppressive thinking into action. B Inc can help your organization reach its equity, inclusion and anti-oppression goals in policy, process and practice with a focus on accessible and engaging education and consultation.
Over the past two years, the B Inc Program has expanded to engage over 100 arts and cultural organizers and over 1800 individuals in our programming and workshops. To celebrate, we’re expanding our pop-up session offerings to further our collective learnings about equity, anti-oppressive practice and meaningful inclusion.
We’re excited to offer four new workshops in addition to our existing sessions, for a robust and exciting season facilitated by award winning artist, educator and organizer, Rania El Mugammar.
We’re also expanding our sold out season pass program to introduce three options with substantial savings for participants who are eager to deep dive into their social justice learning journey.
With a deep commitment to anti-oppressive practices and social justice education, organizations will engage in workshops with Rania to better diversify their practices. For personal, in-house facilitation or full-service consultation, contact Rania to tailor a workshop specific to your organization’s needs and budget. We host regular pop-up workshops for individuals and organizations. For organizations of up to 4 people, we charge a group rate of $200 which can go towards the creation of a future in-house workshop within our season. If interested sign up for our newsletter.
Over the past two years, the B Inc Program has expanded to engage over 100 arts and cultural organizers and over 1800 individuals in our programming and workshops. To celebrate, we’re expanding our pop-up session offerings to further our collective learnings about equity, anti-oppressive practice and meaningful inclusion.
We’re excited to offer four new workshops in addition to our existing sessions, for a robust and exciting season facilitated by award winning artist, educator and organizer, Rania El Mugammar.
We’re also expanding our sold out season pass program to introduce three options with substantial savings for participants who are eager to deep dive into their social justice learning journey.
With a deep commitment to anti-oppressive practices and social justice education, organizations will engage in workshops with Rania to better diversify their practices. For personal, in-house facilitation or full-service consultation, contact Rania to tailor a workshop specific to your organization’s needs and budget. We host regular pop-up workshops for individuals and organizations. For organizations of up to 4 people, we charge a group rate of $200 which can go towards the creation of a future in-house workshop within our season. If interested sign up for our newsletter.
HIGHLIGHTS B INC X TD BANK GROUP
With the generous support of TD Bank Group, The Ready Commitment , B Current is pleased to offer two sets of workshops for emerging and established contemporary arts and cultural institutions, collectives and educational spaces. These fully sponsored workshops enable organizations to explore larger questions surrounding social justice as well as tangible practices and policy implications for meeting equity goals. Each set of three workshops offers a diverse range of learnings and applications, facilitated by award winning artist, organizer and educator Rania El Mugammar.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
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Through innovative groundbreaking workshops, the B Inc (B Current) initiative empowers various organizations and corporations to adopt progressive practices. It challenges participants to think beyond the buzz words of “diversity” and “inclusivity” and put anti-oppressive thinking into action. B Inc can help your organization reach its equity, inclusion and anti-oppression goals in policy, process and practice with a focus on accessible and engaging education and consultation.
Last season, renowned anti-oppression activist Rania El Mugammar engaged over 600 artists, arts administrators, cultural curators and community leaders towards meaningful and sustainable change. Now it’s your turn. After celebrating 27 years of diverse theatre, we understood that the inclusive environment we had created from administration to production staff, and of course, growing from our own mistakes was something that most organizations could learn from. This powerhouse of a community-engaged multidisciplinary artist, organizer and arts educator will work alongside your organization to develop programs with the core principle of art as a tool for social change and creative liberation. With a deep commitment to anti-oppressive practices and social justice education, organizations will engage in workshops with Rania to better diversify their practices. For personal, in-house facilitation or full-service consultation, contact Rania to tailor a workshop specific to your organization’s needs and budget. We host regular pop-up workshops for individuals and organizations. For organizations of up to 4 people, we charge a group rate of $200 which can go towards the creation of a future in-house workshop within our season. If interested sign up for our newsletter.
Last season, renowned anti-oppression activist Rania El Mugammar engaged over 600 artists, arts administrators, cultural curators and community leaders towards meaningful and sustainable change. Now it’s your turn. After celebrating 27 years of diverse theatre, we understood that the inclusive environment we had created from administration to production staff, and of course, growing from our own mistakes was something that most organizations could learn from. This powerhouse of a community-engaged multidisciplinary artist, organizer and arts educator will work alongside your organization to develop programs with the core principle of art as a tool for social change and creative liberation. With a deep commitment to anti-oppressive practices and social justice education, organizations will engage in workshops with Rania to better diversify their practices. For personal, in-house facilitation or full-service consultation, contact Rania to tailor a workshop specific to your organization’s needs and budget. We host regular pop-up workshops for individuals and organizations. For organizations of up to 4 people, we charge a group rate of $200 which can go towards the creation of a future in-house workshop within our season. If interested sign up for our newsletter.
b Inc pop up season pass sold out | limited single tickets available
As part of our new season, Reclaiming the Harvest, we're offering a number of workshops under the banner of our B Inc Anti-oppression & Liberation Education Program
We're also offering a limited number season pass for five unique workshops at a rate of $150 ( $125 in savings). You can buy it as a ticket option at the first of our season's workshops on our Eventbrite page. Season Passes are now sold out. Limited single tickets are available to some events.
Sept 26 - B Current Studio (Anti-oppression for artists and cultural producers) SOLD OUT
Nov 28 - 192 Spadina ( Shut it uncle Bob) SOLD OUT
Jan 30 - Regent Park ( Doing the Work) SOLD OUT
Mar 27 - Regent Park (Consent Culture) LIMITED TICKETS
May 29 - Regent Park (Anti-oppression for artists and cultural producers) ) LIMITED TICKETS
July 31 - Regent Park (Raising Race Conscious Kids)) LIMITED TICKETS
We're also offering a limited number season pass for five unique workshops at a rate of $150 ( $125 in savings). You can buy it as a ticket option at the first of our season's workshops on our Eventbrite page. Season Passes are now sold out. Limited single tickets are available to some events.
Sept 26 - B Current Studio (Anti-oppression for artists and cultural producers) SOLD OUT
Nov 28 - 192 Spadina ( Shut it uncle Bob) SOLD OUT
Jan 30 - Regent Park ( Doing the Work) SOLD OUT
Mar 27 - Regent Park (Consent Culture) LIMITED TICKETS
May 29 - Regent Park (Anti-oppression for artists and cultural producers) ) LIMITED TICKETS
July 31 - Regent Park (Raising Race Conscious Kids)) LIMITED TICKETS
how can my organization use b inc.?
Being a good ally means taking action every day to dismantle the systems that oppress others.
Everyone from front line workers to top management can benefit from ongoing and sustained learning. Here are just a few examples of how your organization might want to incorporate a B Inc into your business curriculum:
Example 1
You have a new staff member who openly identifies as a transgender person. How can you ensure your colleagues are on point with sensitivity, language and concepts to protect the humanity of transgender co-workers?
Example 2
You know that your HR practices are outdated and oppressive judging by the lack of diversity in your team and the mistreatment of certain employees. How can you take action to ensure that your team reflects a variety of perspectives and skills?
Example 3
As management, you notice a great deal of conflict between your staff members based on race and sexuality. How can you address these issues with your staff to ensure the physical and emotional safety of all?
To book a consultation, email Rania El Mugammar here. Rania is ready to work alongside your organization to tackle a broad range of issues from battling islamophobia to ending rape culture.
Everyone from front line workers to top management can benefit from ongoing and sustained learning. Here are just a few examples of how your organization might want to incorporate a B Inc into your business curriculum:
Example 1
You have a new staff member who openly identifies as a transgender person. How can you ensure your colleagues are on point with sensitivity, language and concepts to protect the humanity of transgender co-workers?
Example 2
You know that your HR practices are outdated and oppressive judging by the lack of diversity in your team and the mistreatment of certain employees. How can you take action to ensure that your team reflects a variety of perspectives and skills?
Example 3
As management, you notice a great deal of conflict between your staff members based on race and sexuality. How can you address these issues with your staff to ensure the physical and emotional safety of all?
To book a consultation, email Rania El Mugammar here. Rania is ready to work alongside your organization to tackle a broad range of issues from battling islamophobia to ending rape culture.
2017 / 2018 Season
b current performing art’s B Inc launches with a bang at the Summerworks Performance Festival on Aug 9th
Nationally renowned B Inc facilitator, Rania El Mugammar is leading the program’s first workshop of our 2017/2018 season as part of the SummerWorks Intensive Leadership Program (S.L.I.P.), a series of public events that explore how we can remove barriers and dismantle systems of oppression through artistic practice. We’re offering opportunities to collaborate through workshops, training and consultation to meet the needs and goals of your organization.
Presented in Partnership with Generator, and b current performing arts, this workshop for artists explores the language, theories and practices of anti-oppression in depth. Institutional, community based and organizational strategies for building equity and unlearning oppression are central to the content and objectives of the workshop. Creative, technical and collaborative models for building equity and liberation will be explored. Group activities, case studies and discussion are critical tools to apply the learnings of this workshop.
Participants will have access to a plethora of digital and print resources to continue their learning journey beyond the scope of the session.
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Nationally renowned B Inc facilitator, Rania El Mugammar is leading the program’s first workshop of our 2017/2018 season as part of the SummerWorks Intensive Leadership Program (S.L.I.P.), a series of public events that explore how we can remove barriers and dismantle systems of oppression through artistic practice. We’re offering opportunities to collaborate through workshops, training and consultation to meet the needs and goals of your organization.
Presented in Partnership with Generator, and b current performing arts, this workshop for artists explores the language, theories and practices of anti-oppression in depth. Institutional, community based and organizational strategies for building equity and unlearning oppression are central to the content and objectives of the workshop. Creative, technical and collaborative models for building equity and liberation will be explored. Group activities, case studies and discussion are critical tools to apply the learnings of this workshop.
Participants will have access to a plethora of digital and print resources to continue their learning journey beyond the scope of the session.
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The little spaces that could: How independent theatre companies are building community
The little spaces that could: How independent theatre companies are building community | CBC Arts
I had just taken the helm of b current performing arts, a 26-year-old company dedicated to theatre from the Black and brown diaspora. My very first desire as the incoming artistic director was to transform our suite at Artscape Wychwood Barns into a working studio theatre.