Deadline for application extended to August 20th 11:59pm
Leading Change for Resilient Communities
The Anti-Racism Community Stewardship (ARCS) program is a training program to create a cadre of anti- racism community trainers across rural BC. Participants from selected communities (see details below) will undergo an 8 month training program to become Anti-Racism Community (ARC) Stewards, starting in October 2022 and ending in May 2023. This program is being offered in partnership with Indigenous Anti-Racism™, Rain Daniels and Chelsey Branch, two experienced educators and facilitators focused on fostering transformational education through action-oriented methods to address racism.
ARC Stewards will work together to create educational resources and community workshops that will bring people together to remove systemic barriers and address inequities woven into our society. They will be a resource for communities seeking to address racism and hate through education and dialogue on topics such as:
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Community bystander trainings
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Community discussion facilitator trainings
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Workshops on the untold history of BC
ARCS Program Details
Time Commitment, Compensation and Resources
Training Timeline
ARCS is a 8-month training program, starting in October 2022 and ending in May 2023. Trainings will take place both online over Zoom, and through in-person sessions, location to be determined. It will also include self- guided group work based on the training modules.
ARCS program trainings will take place on the following dates:
Please note:
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Participant travel and accommodation costs are covered by the LCRC program.
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Supported Training includes group and individual coaching from Indigenous Anti-Racism™
October 17
In-Person Training Days
October 18-19
Travel Day
October 20
Online Training Day
November 15, 22-23
Travel Day
November 30
Travel Day
In-Person Training Days
December 1-3
Travel Day
December 4
Online Training Days
Online Training Days
Online Training Days
December 8-9
January 17 and 24-25
February 7, 15-16
Travel Day
March 2023 (TBD)
March 2023 (TBD)
March 2023 (TBD)
April 2023 & May 2023
In-Person Training Days
Travel Day
Supported Community Trainings
Compensation and Resources
Participants will receive:
$350/day for each training day
$175 for each travel day.
In April and May, trainers will be engaged by members of the Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network to conduct community trainings. During this period, group and individual coaching will be available to trainers through the ARCS program.
Post training, Anti-Racism Community Stewards will be equipped with the skills, tools and training packages required to conduct community trainings.
Application Deadline
Deadline for application extended to August 20th 11:59pm
Who Can Apply?
Applicants living or working in, or around, the following communities will be eligible to apply for the ARCS program:
Nelson
Salmon Arm
Penticton
Vanderhoof
Vernon
Kitimat
Revelstoke
Terrace
Smithers
Prince Rupert
Dawson Creek
Powell River / Qathet
Houston
Cranbrook
Fort St. John
How to Apply?
To apply for the Anti-Racism Community Stewardship program, complete the online application by clicking on this application link. Completion of this online application may take 30 minutes or more. We want to account for any personal barriers you may have to this process. If you need support to apply for this program, please contact us at asiyah@vircs.bc.ca
Application Timeline
Application submissions July 12 - Aug 20
First selection process Aug 21 - Aug 30
Final zoom Interviews Sept 6 - 13
Final selection process by Sept 14 - Sept 16
Find more info about the ARCS program
For more information about this program, visit our social media platforms:
Contact us by email or phone (250) 361-9433
LCRC Program Overview
The Leading Change for Resilient Communities (LCRC) program is a pilot project focused on bringing anti-racism education to rural communities and workplaces across B.C. The program is funded by the Province of BC and operated by the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Center Society.
The Leading Change in Resilient Communities (LCRC) program is grateful to work on the lands of the lək̓ʷəŋən People, known today as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations, and to be collaborating with over 15 rural communities located on the traditional territories of more than 20 First Nations across British Columbia. Throughout our programs, we will strive to connect with, listen to, and learn from equity deserving groups as we all work towards dismantling racism.
Funding provided through the Canada- British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement
