Tredu celebrates Anti-Racism Week 17–23.3. with a wide range of participatory activities. The events will involve teaching staff, students and partners alike.
This year’s theme focuses on tackling racism and creating a safe learning environment. Valuing cultural diversity and difference and bringing out the individual voice will be facilitated through workshops, multilingual announcements, etc. In addition, anti-racism awareness will be promoted through the broader concepts of equality and equity.
Examples of the Week’s Programme
Santalahdentie campus
All week: materials on the theme on display in the library
Mon 17.3.
10–12: Art workshop, Kohtaamo
Tue 18.3.
10–12.30: Equality documentary, auditorium
13–15: Kölvi, Kohtaamo
Kölvi works with multicultural boys by supporting refugee and migrant boys and young men aged 12–29.
Wed 19.3.
10–12: Multilingual writing workshop, possibility to write in different languages, Kohtaamo
12–15: “Well, this is this” workshop | Activities organised by youth workers, Kohtaamo
Thu 20.3.
9–10: Kahoot workshop | Activities organised by the English group, Kohtaamo
10–12: Art workshop, Kohtaamo
12–15: Nova: The impact of racism on mental health, Kohtaamo
Fri 21.3.
All day: dressing according to your culture
10–12: Writing workshop: stories of positive intervention, Lohko D267
12–15: Closing party and raffle, Helmen Satama
Trainings
There is a wide range of open courses and webinars in the context of Anti-Racism Week. Here are some examples:
- THL: Online training on anti-racism for professionals | thl.fi
- Anti-Racism Week joint webinar 20.3. – An equal Finland for children and youth | toimirasismiavastaan.fi
- Promoting equality and equity in guidance – online training | eoppiva.fi
More Information
During the week, the city of Tampere hosts several events related to the theme of anti-racism. All associations, communities, and other actors in Tampere are also welcome to carry out initiatives and events during the week.