FREE INTERCULTURAL TRAINING
The Nelson & District Arts Council (NDAC) is inviting all arts councils and arts organizations in the region to take part in free upcoming training days, led by Intercultural Kootenays in partnership with NDAC and funded by Canadian Heritage.
These sessions support the development of foundational cultural safety policies—codes of conduct, anti-harassment with cultural-safety components, and equity frameworks—so global majority artists can engage safely and meaningfully.
Each stop includes a half-day on anti-racism, a half-day on decolonial practices, and a hands-on policy lab the following morning, so you leave with practical tools you can implement right away.
When & Where
Valemount: Best Western Plus Valemount Inn & Suites
1950 Hwy. 5 S., Valemount
• Sat., Oct. 11, 2025: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Equity + Decolonization Training)
• Sun., Oct. 12, 2025: 9 a.m.–11 a.m. (Policy Lab)
Invermere: Copper Point Resort
760 Cooper Rd., Invermere
• Mon., Oct. 13, 2025: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Equity + Decolonization Training)
• Tue., Oct. 14, 2025: 9 a.m.–11 a.m. (Policy Lab)
Fernie: Fernie Arts Station
601 1 Ave., Fernie
• Wed., Oct. 15, 2025: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Equity + Decolonization Training)
• Thu., Oct. 16, 2025: 9 a.m.–11 a.m. (Policy Lab)
Creston: Ramada by Wyndham Creston
1 1809 Hwy. 3A, Creston
• Fri., Oct. 17, 2025: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Equity + Decolonization Training)
• Sat., Oct. 18, 2025: 9 a.m.–11 a.m. (Policy Lab)
Silverton: Silverton Memorial Hall
203 Lake Ave., Silverton
• Sat., Oct. 25, 2025: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Equity + Decolonization Training)
• Sun., Oct. 26, 2025: 9 a.m.–11 a.m. (Policy Lab)
Salmo: Salmo Art Church
304 Main St., Salmo
• Sat., Nov. 1, 2025: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Equity + Decolonization Training)
• Sun., Nov. 2, 2025: 12 p.m.–2 p.m. (Policy Lab)
Who Should Attend
Executive directors, board members, program staff and volunteers—anyone shaping policy, programming, HR or community engagement.
What to Bring
- Any current or draft policies (if you have them)
- A laptop or notebook
- Your own lunch, snacks, and a water bottle
Please share this invitation with partner organizations in your community.