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.

Three sessions are scheduled in the East Kootenay area, including in Invermere, Fernie and Creston.

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.

Local sessions:

Invermere: Copper Point Resort (760 Cooper Rd.)
• Mon., Oct. 13: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Equity + Decolonization Training);
• Tue., Oct. 14: 9 a.m.–11 a.m. (Policy Lab).

Fernie: Fernie Arts Station (601-1 Ave.)
• Wed., Oct. 15: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Equity + Decolonization Training);
• Thu., Oct. 16: 9 a.m.–11 a.m. (Policy Lab).

Creston: Ramada by Wyndham Creston (1-1809 Hwy. 3A)
• Fri., Oct. 17: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Equity + Decolonization Training);
• Sat., Oct. 18: 9 a.m.–11 a.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.

Contact Nelson & District Arts Council for more information and to register.

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