Fireside Chat: Race and Culture in the Justice System

How do race, culture, and lived experience shape an individual’s interactions with the justice system?

Sankofa Psychotherapy & Consultancy Group is hosting a fireside chat for justice sector workers to explore the importance of Impact of Race and Culture Assessments (IRCAs) and their role in promoting cultural understanding, equity, and fairness within the Canadian justice system.

Through meaningful discussion, participants will explore how race, cultural identity, and systemic barriers influence individuals’ experiences within the justice system, highlighting the importance of culturally informed and responsive approaches to justice.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
• Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
• Location: Toronto Metropolitan University, Daphne Cockwell Complex, 288 Church Street, Room 707/709, Toronto
• Who Can Attend: Justice sector workers and professionals

This event is presented in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University and the Department of Justice Canada.

Click on the Learn More link to register.