Cultural Learning Activities | Saskatoon Open Door Society

Bridging Diverse Communities

Cultural Bridging fosters cross-cultural awareness between newcomers and the local host community, bringing together diverse cultural groups to share and learn from each other. By providing cross-cultural opportunities such as workshops, presentations and events, bridges of understanding are built. This shared transfer of cultural knowledge and experience creates a more harmonious community where everyone can participate in the social, economic and cultural life.

For more information on cross-cultural learning activities, please email us at culturalbridging@sods.sk.ca.

Cultural Bridging Program

Presentations and workshops
Information sessions and professional development for the community and private sector, tailored to their requests

THREADS: Cultural Conversations

THREADS is an online storytelling platform, amplifying diverse voices in communities across Canada and the world. Learn about cultures across time and space, from Asia, Australia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Watch and listen to speakers, artists and performers across the world and across generations. Immerse yourself in artistic performances, storytelling, and academic dialogues. Be transported by the brilliant cultures in far-flung places and in our own community.

Visit the Threads website for more information.

THREADS Library

Over 150 recordings of talks and performances from all THREADS events, as well as never-before-seen videos that further explore the themes addressed.
80+ videos are closed-captioned in English for the deaf, hard of hearing, and newcomers with basic English.
80+ videos are subtitled in French.

Subscribe at www.threadslibrary.ca.

Philosophy for Children and the Peace Project

Childhood Thoughtful Dialogue is a program with a focus on Philosophy for Children, which aims to nurture reasoning and critical thinking skills in children. They will learn how to engage in discussion and consequently improve their communication skills.

With similar goals to Philosophy for Children, the Peace Project focusses on artistic expression through paintings and sculptures, guided by artists and art educators. Participating families create their own artwork while engaging in conversations about peace.

Education in a Diverse World (Online Course)

Created specially for teachers and educators at all levels, the course aims to help educators develop a thorough awareness of global issues, cultures, and viewpoints.

· Equip teachers with the information, tools, and skills to successfully incorporate global viewpoints, challenges and competencies in their instruction.

· Empower educators to become agents of change and prepare students to thrive in an interconnected world.

· Encourage teachers to enable their students to make positive contributions to the development of a more fair, equitable and sustainable global society.

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