In our commitment to provide helpful resources and opportunities for personal growth, we are working with Selam Debs to offer her excellent Self-Led Anticracism Course to interested ministry leaders in our Ministry Forum audience and beyond. The more people who sign up - the more generous the subsidy. The course won’t be released until the late Spring, but we wanted to gauge your willingness to start or go deeper on your personal exploration of anti-racism.
YOUR GUIDE TO BEING AN ANTIRACIST AT WORK, AT HOME, AND IN THE COMMUNITY.
THE LONG AWAITED, ONE-OF-A-KIND SELF-LED ANTIRACISM COURSE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO DISMANTLE UNCONSCIOUS BIAS, ADDRESS WHITE PRIVILEGE, UNCOVER SYSTEMIC RACISM, AND LEARN HOW TO CENTRE THE EXPERIENCE OF BIR (BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND RACIALIZED) INDIVIDUALS.
More About The Self-Led Course Here
The course won’t be released until the late Spring, but we wanted to gauge your willingness to start or go deeper on your personal exploration of anti-racism. Let us know your interested by filling out the form below.
About Selam Debs
Selam is a Black Ethiopian woman and mother who has supported over 6,000 individuals in antiracism, anti-oppression and equity training.
Selam has worked with companies including Lululemon and not-for-profits like Lutherwood, Carizon, Family & Children Services and John Howard Society.
The Antiracism Course has guided municipal libraries, schools and for-profits with over 400 employees through coaching sessions and training.
Selam approaches her training and coaching with embodied compassion by calling in each person to their fullest humanity.
Looking for more antiracism resources you can use right now?
Here are a few we have in our Resource Hub.
Black Liturgies is a contemplative spiritual resource created by writer Cole Arthur Riley, weaving together prayers, poetry, and meditations rooted in the Black experience. Drawing from a deep well of Black literature, Christian tradition, and embodied spirituality, Riley offers a space for rest, justice, wonder, and belonging. Through her book, social media presence, and ongoing Patreon community, she curates liturgies that honour both beauty and lament, inviting individuals and communities to engage in practices that are honest, inclusive, and healing.
This online workshop bridges Indigenous and Christian worldviews through storytelling and theological reflection. Presented by Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux with response by Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat, it explores creation stories, environmental justice, and the implications of worldview for spiritual formation and reconciliation.
Reclaiming My Theology is a podcast and online community hosted by Brandi Miller, inviting listeners to explore faith beyond the systems of oppression that have shaped much of Western Christianity. Each season offers a deep dive into reclaiming theology from issues like white supremacy, patriarchy, capitalism, and more, fostering a more just, humanizing faith.
The New Leaf Network Learning Centre offers a variety of resources tailored for Christian ministry leaders in Canada.
AORTA (Anti-Oppression Resource and Training Alliance) is a worker-owned cooperative dedicated to supporting movements for social justice and liberation. They offer consulting, facilitation, and training for individuals and groups focused on social justice, liberation, and anti-oppression work. Their offerings include workshops on facilitation, leadership, conflict, and political education.
Journeys to the Well is a unique devotional designed to help Jesus followers engage deeply with the call to anti-racism through faith, scripture, and personal reflection. Developed by an ecumenical team from the Canadian Council of Churches, this collection offers diverse voices and experiences from across denominational and cultural backgrounds. The devotional reflects the belief that racism is not just a social issue but a theological one, calling Christians to prayer, repentance, and action in the pursuit of justice.
Using a data-driven approach, FaithX equips churches to assess their strengths, identify missional opportunities, and address community needs. Their consulting services are designed to help churches adapt in a rapidly changing context, with tools and coaching tailored to congregational vitality, leadership transitions, capital campaigns, and community resource mobilization.
NEXT Church is a network within and beyond the Presbyterian Church (USA) that connects church leaders to foster transformation, justice, and resilience in ministry. NEXT Church emphasizes relational strength, leadership development, and confronting oppressive systems to help congregations and leaders embody God’s vision for the common good. The network creates collaborative spaces, equips leaders to navigate cultural change, and promotes experimental approaches to ministry. Resources offered by NEXT Church include Cultivated Ministry for adaptive accountability, the Antiracism as a Way of Being course, and a group-oriented Restoration Bible Study.
Faith Matters Network is a womanist-centered organization dedicated to empowering spiritually grounded leaders, social activists, and community organizers to pursue social justice and personal well-being. Through programs built on principles of spiritual sustainability, connection, and accompaniment, Faith Matters Network offers resources, coaching, and cohort-based learning to cultivate resilient leadership among those addressing societal injustices.
One Day's Pay is a grassroots campaign encouraging settlers and non-Indigenous Canadians to donate a day’s pay (or what they can afford) to Indigenous-led projects, movements, organizations, and nations. Launched on September 30, 2021, Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the initiative seeks to address the legacy of residential schools by prompting meaningful action beyond reflection. Over three years, the campaign has raised nearly $750,000.
This virtual pilgrimage, led by Rev. John Borthwick from St. Andrew's in Guelph, offers a reflective journey through the book 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act by Bob Joseph. The series aims to deepen understanding of the historical and ongoing impacts of the Indian Act on Indigenous peoples in Canada.
"Me and White Supremacy" by Layla F. Saad is a powerful book that began as a month-long Instagram challenge in 2018 and quickly evolved into a global movement. The book, a New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon bestseller, is designed as a 28-day challenge that guides readers through self-reflection on their white privilege and the ways they may unknowingly perpetuate white supremacy.
The Anti-Racism Course with Selam Debs is a comprehensive 12-week program designed for individuals and businesses to dismantle unconscious bias, address systemic racism, and center the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and racialized (BIR) communities. With a focus on both self-awareness and activism, the course provides essential tools for developing an anti-racist lens, promoting equity, and engaging in social justice efforts.
The "40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism: Faith-Based Ideas" is a resource from The United Church of Canada designed to guide children through faith-based learning about anti-racism. This resource offers various activities that blend Biblical teachings with practical exercises to foster understanding, empathy, and social justice awareness among young learners. Through interactive and reflective activities, children explore topics like diversity, privilege, and systemic racism, all within a supportive faith context.
The FNV is a faithful re-voicing of the gospel, rich with cultural idioms, relational nuance, and a storytelling rhythm that honours the oral traditions of many First Nations communities. It’s grounded in the text, theologically thoughtful, and beautifully expressed. You’ll hear Jesus referred to as Creator Sets Free, God as Great Spirit, and followers of Jesus as the Sacred Family—language that resonates with Indigenous imagery while remaining true to the message of the New Testament.