Report: Online Workshop on Public Speaking Skills for Diverse Communities in Waterloo - Mid Project
Objective: The objective of this online workshop was to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds in Waterloo and advocate for marginalized groups by providing them with public speaking skills that can help bring different cultures together.
Date: 2024 – 03 - 30
Speaker: Raechele Lovell
Attendees: 30+of participants
Summary:
The workshop began with Rachel Laev discussing the importance of public speaking skills in bridging cultural gaps and promoting diversity in Waterloo. Rachel emphasized the significance of understanding one's audience and tailoring communication to their background, knowledge, and needs. She shared tactics for building confidence, including breath work and effective communication strategies, and highlighted the importance of practice and growth in public speaking.
Key Insights:
* Tailoring your communication to your audience is crucial for effective public speaking, especially in a diverse community like Waterloo. Understanding their background, knowledge, and needs helps in delivering a more impactful message.
* Utilizing breath work can help calm nerves and center oneself before speaking, allowing for clearer articulation and reduced anxiety.
* Public speaking is a valuable tool for advocating for causes, uniting communities, and influencing positive change on both personal and societal levels in Waterloo.
* Progress, not perfection, should be the goal in public speaking. With practice, patience, and courage, individuals can become confident communicators and help bring different cultures together.
* Language barriers can be overcome by speaking at a comfortable pace, using gestures, and translating thoughts from one’s mother tongue.
* Effective communication involves organizing content, incorporating storytelling, using clear transitions, and concluding with impact.
* Public speaking skills are not limited to performers or professionals. They are essential for everyone, especially immigrants and newcomers, in various aspects of life in Waterloo.
Outcome:
The workshop was successful in providing participants with practical tips and insights for improving their public speaking skills and promoting diversity in Waterloo. Participants reported feeling more confident and equipped to communicate effectively in various settings and help bring different cultures together. The Canadian Helpers Society plans to organize similar workshops in the future to continue empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds and advocating for marginalized groups in Waterloo.
Report: Legal Rights for Tenants in Waterloo Region
Date: 2024 – 03 - 31
Speaker: Angie Pham
Attendees: 30+of participants
Report: Legal Rights for Tenants in Waterloo Region
Objective: The objective of this video is to provide information on legal rights for tenants in the Waterloo Region and the services offered by the Waterloo Region Community Legal Services, as part of a series of workshops and videos focused on diversity and different communities gathering in Waterloo.
Speaker: Angie Pham, a social worker and community development worker.
Summary:
Angie Pham introduces herself and provides an overview of the Waterloo Region Community Legal Services and its services. She explains the eligibility criteria and the different legal areas the clinic covers, with a focus on housing and tenant rights. Angie discusses the importance of understanding tenant rights and responsibilities, as well as the role of the Landlord and Tenant Board. She also provides information on common legal issues faced by tenants, such as rent increases, repairs, and evictions. She emphasizes the importance of stable housing for diverse communities and the role of legal rights in promoting equity and inclusivity. In particular, Angie notes that many newcomers, immigrants, and refugees may not be aware of their legal rights as tenants, and may be more vulnerable to exploitation and discrimination by landlords. The clinic's mobile clinics and language interpretation services are designed to reach out to these communities and provide accessible legal support.
Key Insights:
* The Waterloo Region Community Legal Services provides free legal information and support to low-income individuals and families in the region, including assistance with housing and tenant rights.
* Understanding tenant rights and responsibilities is essential for maintaining stable housing and preventing legal issues.
* The Landlord and Tenant Board is responsible for resolving disputes between landlords and tenants, and tenants have the right to a hearing if they disagree with a decision made by their landlord.
* Common legal issues faced by tenants include rent increases, repairs, and evictions, and the clinic provides legal support and representation for these issues.
* Stable housing is a crucial factor in promoting equity and inclusivity for diverse communities, and legal rights for tenants play an important role in ensuring fair treatment and preventing discrimination.
* Many newcomers, immigrants, and refugees may not be aware of their legal rights as tenants, and may be more vulnerable to exploitation and discrimination by landlords.
* The clinic’s mobile clinics and language interpretation services demonstrate their commitment to accessibility and reaching individuals in different areas and language preferences, which is especially important for diverse communities.
Outcome:
The video provides valuable information on legal rights for tenants in the Waterloo Region and the services offered by the Waterloo Region Community Legal Services, as part of a series of workshops and videos focused on diversity and different communities gathering in Waterloo. Angie Pham’s presentation emphasizes the importance of understanding tenant rights and responsibilities and highlights the clinic’s commitment to promoting equity and inclusivity for diverse communities, particularly for newcomers, immigrants, and refugees. The key insights from the video can help individuals understand their legal rights as tenants and access appropriate resources and support. The video is relevant to sessions related to diversity and different communities, as it addresses the legal needs of vulnerable populations and highlights the importance of accessibility and language interpretation services.
