Anti-Racism & Multiculturalism
Building inclusive communities where every woman belongs
Our Anti-Racism and Multiculturalism program confronts the systemic barriers that hold women and families back. Through education, advocacy, and safe community spaces, we help Black, Indigenous, and racialized women understand their rights, find their voice, and access the resources they deserve.
Racism shapes access to housing, employment, healthcare, and justice. CAVIWO works at the community level to dismantle those barriers through honest dialogue, cultural education, and practical advocacy.
We partner with legal clinics, settlement agencies, and policy advocates to ensure the women we serve are heard, represented, and protected. Our workshops create brave spaces where lived experience is honoured and turned into collective action.
500+
Workshop participants
12
Community partnerships
30+
Advocacy engagements
Key activities and services
Anti-Racism Workshops
Interactive sessions that unpack bias, privilege, and systemic racism in a safe, facilitated environment.
Policy Advocacy
Representing the voices of racialized women in community consultations and equity initiatives.
Safe Listening Spaces
Confidential peer circles where women share experiences of discrimination and find solidarity.
Legal Guidance Connections
Warm referrals to trusted legal partners for tenants, workers, and newcomers facing injustice.
Who we serve
- Black and racialized women
- Newcomers and immigrants
- Families experiencing discrimination
- Youth navigating identity and belonging
Program highlights
- Anti-racism workshops
- Policy advocacy
- Safe listening spaces
- Legal guidance connections
How you can take part
Attend a workshop
Join an upcoming anti-racism session and learn alongside community members.
Volunteer as a facilitator
If you have lived experience or professional training, help lead our listening circles.
Partner with us
Organizations and legal clinics can collaborate to expand access to justice.
Ready to make a difference?
Your support powers this program and helps CAVIWO reach more women, families, and children in need across Canada and internationally.
Other CAVIWO programs
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Providing skill acquisition, financial literacy, computer literacy, and business start-up coaching for women.
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Entrepreneurship Training
Practical business coaching, financial literacy, and start-up grants that turn skills into sustainable income for women and families.
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Faith Building
Regular sisterhood gatherings for prayer, mutual support, emotional check-ins, and group learning grounded in Biblical principles.
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