Communities of Practice

Safer experiential learning spaces are possible. Let’s build them together.

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Growing Together

The Courage to Act Foundation is bringing together work-integrated learning (WIL) and experiential learning (EL) professionals from across Canada in virtual Communities of Practice. From January to March 2026, online sessions were hosted for professionals in Alberta & Western Canada, Ontario, Atlantic Canada, and Québec.

Together, we explored promising practices, practical strategies and policy recommendations that better protect students from sexual harassment during co-ops, internships, labs, placements, and other forms of WIL and EL.

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Building Community

These virtual sessions are designed for:

  • Knowledge-sharing

  • Professional development 

  • Connecting with peers

  • Identifying regional priorities

Sessions are free to attend, there are no prerequisites.

These sessions are for professionals who support, teach, or host Canadian postsecondary students. If you want to connect with others committed to harassment prevention and student safety, we hope you’ll join us!

Register for Your Region

    • All sessions are virtual, on Zoom.

    • Session 1: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 9:00–10:00 AM (MST).

    • Session 2: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 9:00–10:00 AM (MST).

    • All sessions are virtual, on Zoom.

    • Session 1: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 12:00–1:00 PM (ET).

    • Session 2: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 12:00–1:00 PM (ET).

    • All sessions are virtual, on Zoom.

    • Simultaneous French language interpretation will be provided.

    • Session 1: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 12:00–1:00 PM (ET).

Session FAQ

  • Anyone is welcome to attend; however, these sessions are mainly for professionals who support, teach, or host Canadian postsecondary students. These Communities of Practice will help connect education and industry professionals, build professional networks and capacity, and contribute to making WIL opportunities safer.

  • The Communities of Practice are a community-led knowledge-sharing and professional development initiative, formal accreditation will not be provided.

  • Attendance at both sessions is optional. Simply register for either or both sessions.

  • Yes! While the aim is to help cultivate local and regional networks, creating safer WIL for all students is a priority for Canadian professional development across all provinces and territories

  • Of course! There are no prerequisites to joining any session, though you must register in advance.

  • Please reach out to our Partnerships Manager, Kris Erickson at kris@couragetoact.ca

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At the Root is funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada.