“Thank you so much for all the help, organization, and support you have given my community since I’ve known you, and especially over the last ten days in putting together the Celebrating Community event that took place yesterday. Your efforts made such a difference, and your partnership is truly invaluable. I’m committed to continuing this event as an annual tradition, and I look forward to working with you again to make it even more impactful in the future.”
Brantford African Newcomers Organization
“Great investment in time and worth putting in the effort. It is not an easy process to go through but worth it in the end to better understand and apply an anti-racism lens in your actions and decisions as a leader.”
Government of Canada
“I was fortunate enough to join the Executive Anti-Racism Ally Training at my organization. The experience was unlike anything I have experienced in government. The facilitator, Nicole, created a safe space for us to challenge our assumptions as it relates to the Black experience in Canada, as well as our unconscious bias. Through interactive experiences, such as videos of recent and real-life examples of racism in action, we were given material with which to engage and push ourselves in plenary and break-out groups. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn and grow.”
Government of Canada
“The sessions were deeply impactful and thought-provoking. There was so much to unpack in each session, I always found myself wanting more time to process the thoughts and feelings sparked by the discussion. Nicole McKinney is an outstanding facilitator and thought guide for a very sensitive topic. She provided rich context and a gentle, yet firm approach. I highly recommend these sessions. They significantly affected my perception and approach to racism in a very meaningful and tangible way, through education, self-reflection, and group discussion.”
Government of Canada