CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: ADVANCED IRCA TRAINING PROGRAM 2027

Strengthening Racial Justice, Cultural Understanding, and Equity in Professional Practice

Community Opportunities | November 2026

Afro Van Connect Society is pleased to share an exciting professional development opportunity from Nusura Consulting Inc., which is currently accepting expressions of interest for its Advanced Impact of Race and Cultural Assessment (IRCA) Training Program — Western Canada Pilot, beginning in January 2027.

This funded, primarily virtual program offers eligible practitioners an opportunity to strengthen their knowledge, skills, and practical experience in conducting Impact of Race and Cultural Assessments.

As conversations around racial equity, systemic discrimination, and culturally responsive approaches continue to evolve across Canada, opportunities for specialized professional training are essential to building more informed, equitable, and accountable institutions.

At Afro Van Connect Society, we believe that meaningful change requires education, collaboration, and the development of practical tools that help professionals better understand and respond to the experiences of racialized communities.

WHAT IS THE ADVANCED IRCA TRAINING PROGRAM?

The Advanced IRCA Training Program is a practice-based learning opportunity designed for professionals who already have foundational knowledge of Impact of Race and Cultural Assessments and are seeking to deepen their assessment practice.

Through a combination of applied learning, case exercises, and facilitated sessions, participants will have opportunities to strengthen their understanding and application of IRCA principles.

The program is intended to support practitioners in developing greater confidence and competence in preparing assessments that consider the impacts of race, culture, and systemic inequities.

Selected participants will be able to access this funded training at no registration cost.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Nusura Consulting Inc. is seeking practitioners who:

• Have completed foundational IRCA training or equivalent preparation.
• Have completed or are currently preparing Impact of Race and Cultural Assessments.
• Are ready to deepen their advanced assessment practice through applied learning and professional development.

Priority recruitment is focused on professionals located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

Expressions of interest from other Canadian provinces and territories may also be considered if spaces remain available.

WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS

Understanding the relationship between race, culture, lived experiences, and institutional systems is an important part of advancing equity and justice.

Professional development opportunities such as the Advanced IRCA Training Program can help strengthen culturally informed approaches within professional practice.

For practitioners working with racialized communities, continued education and specialized training can contribute to more thoughtful, informed, and responsive assessment processes.

At Afro Van Connect Society, our work is grounded in creating opportunities for people of African descent through education, cultural expression, community collaboration, and the development of spaces where communities can thrive.

We recognize that strengthening professional knowledge and cultural understanding is part of the broader work of addressing systemic barriers and building more equitable communities.

By sharing opportunities such as this one, we hope to help connect eligible professionals within our networks to resources that support continued learning and meaningful institutional change.

PROGRAM DETAILS & IMPORTANT DATES

Program: Advanced Impact of Race and Cultural Assessment (IRCA) Training Program — Western Canada Pilot

Organized by: Nusura Consulting Inc.

Program start: January 2027

Training format: Primarily virtual, practice-based learning

Registration fee: No cost for selected participants

Priority regions: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba

Expression of interest deadline: December 1, 2026

HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST

Interested practitioners are encouraged to contact Nusura Consulting Inc. directly to express their interest in participating.

Email:Training@nusuraconsulting.com

Application details will be shared by email.

As spaces may be limited, eligible practitioners are encouraged to reach out before the December 1 deadline.

HELP US SHARE THIS OPPORTUNITY

Building more equitable communities requires ongoing education, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.

We encourage our community members, professional networks, partner organizations, and colleagues to share this opportunity with practitioners who may benefit from advanced IRCA training.

Together, we can help expand access to professional development opportunities that strengthen cultural understanding and support more equitable practices.

Expressions of interest close December 1, 2026.

Training@nusuraconsulting.com

This opportunity is offered by Nusura Consulting Inc. and shared by Afro Van Connect Society as part of our commitment to community education, professional development, and racial equity.

Afro Van Connect Society

Creating space. Building community. Sustaining Black futures.

www.afrovanconnect.ca