Dismantling White Saviorism: Knowing Your Role in Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion
January 21, 2026 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm CST
Virtual Workshop – Live/Online
Fee: $95 for MCN members / $135 for nonmembers
“It feels awkward to say ‘The White Community’, right? A reason for this is that whiteness is afforded the acknowledgement that white people are diverse in their cultures, thoughts, and realities. The actions of one white person, or a small group of white people, are not systemically positioned as representative of all white people. So why are we so comfortable saying ‘the Black, the Indigenous, the Asian, or the Muslim community’?” – @ancestorsfuture
As White folks, we often do not seek to understand what our role is in anti-racism, equity and inclusion, even in our own workplaces and community spaces. This training will help you understand the Eight White Identities and find your role in the ongoing work of racial and social justice in our communities. All learner types were thought of when planning this training, with times for individual reflection, small group work, and full group sharing. Join us to say no to white saviorism and commit to working toward being an ally and accomplice.
Topics include:
- Cultural, religious, and racial tensions
- Moving from indifference to action
- The eight white identities
- White savior complex
- Interpersonal vs. systemic discrimination
- Contradictions for white folks in racial justice work
- Interrupting dominant white culture
Learning Objectives:
- You will understand the levels of whiteness and identify where you are on your journey.
- You will hear stories of both marginalization and hope from MN communities.
- You will learn about white saviorism and understand your role in racial and social justice as a white person working toward being an ally and accomplice.
This is one of MCN’s top-rated trainings and tends to fill up quickly. Please be mindful of this as you consider your own registration timeline.
Event Details
This virtual event will take place on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you the day before the event after 12 p.m.
This session will be recorded. The recording will be made available to registrants after the live event.
Captioning is provided automatically through Zoom. For information on requesting CART, ASL, or another accommodation, please visit our Registration Policies page.
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Speaker Information
Natalie Copeland, a former middle school choir teacher, knows there is a song for every emotion. After teaching music and leading worship for a couple of decades, Natalie started an anti-racism/pro-love nonprofit and now works for an education Foundation creating access and opportunity for students. She loves being with her teenage/early adult children, making music together, or playing games. A great joy of hers is singing in a community choir.
Natalie’s personal anti-racism statement: I understand that I will never truly know what it is like to be a person of color. Also, I know that, as a white person, my anti-racism allyship is an important part of the movement to ensure all can thrive in our communities through equal access and opportunity. I will continue to learn and grow, and I will bring other white folks along with me on this journey.
