{"id":195694,"date":"2023-11-22T08:23:26","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T13:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canada-info.ca\/?p=195694"},"modified":"2023-11-24T08:31:18","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T13:31:18","slug":"the-door-is-open-local-series-of-events-provides-opportunities-to-learn-about-accessibility-and-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canada-info.ca\/en\/the-door-is-open-local-series-of-events-provides-opportunities-to-learn-about-accessibility-and-inclusion\/","title":{"rendered":"The Door Is Open &#8211; Local Series of Events Provides Opportunities to Learn About Accessibility and Inclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Talking about inclusivity can be daunting for people who are not already in the conversation. That\u2019s why the <a href=\"https:\/\/iwau.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IWAU<\/a> (Inspiring Women Among Us) has a yearly discussion series in Prince George to help people explore these issues in a supportive environment, and will continue the tradition starting November 22.<\/p>\n<p>This year, IWAU is without health restrictions, in-person, and bigger than ever. While centered around women, the all-gender series welcomes everyone, aiming to initiate positive change in the community. UNBC professor <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.unbc.ca\/inspiring-women\/why-iwau-zoe-meletis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Zo\u00eb Meletis<\/a>, highlights the city's evolving nature, acknowledging a shift from its past. \u201cPrince George is,\u201d she pauses for emphasis, \u201cbut is also not, the Prince George from fifty years ago.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Contrary to the perception of an equal society, Meletis points out imbalances in academia. Although female enrollment surpasses males, long-term disparities persist. To address this, she emphasizes the need for collective efforts, especially considering the intersections of race, class, and gender within merit-based systems.<\/p>\n<p>To encourage participation, the series invites attendees without registration or cost, aiming to engage those pushed to the margins. Meletis urges openness to learning, emphasizing the inclusivity of the events.<\/p>\n<p>The series, commencing on November 22nd, concludes on November 29th with a ceremony for the <a href=\"https:\/\/women-gender-equality.canada.ca\/en\/commemorations-celebrations\/16-days\/national-day-remembrance.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women<\/a>, hosted earlier in collaboration with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northernwomenscentre.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northern Women's Center<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/cnc.bc.ca\/campuses\/prince-george\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">College of New Caledonia<\/a> at their Gathering Place. Prospective participants can refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/iwau.ca\/iwau-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">events schedule<\/a> directly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Talking about inclusivity can be daunting for people who are not already in the conversation. That\u2019s why the IWAU (Inspiring Women Among Us) has a yearly discussion series in Prince George to help people explore these issues in a supportive environment, and will continue the tradition starting November 22. 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