This section of my website includes descriptions of my published and unpublished writings as well as speeches, lectures, workshops and trainings that I have delivered. This is not an exhaustive list, but I am working to document here more of the work that I have done over the years. I have also been working to upload texts, power point presentations and videos as they become available. These are accessible by clicking the links below. For the text and/or abstract of any of the materials which are not accessible directly from this site, please contact me by email.
Writings, Speeches, Workshops, and Training (2017)
Africentricity: Imperative and Problematics
SAPACCY Symposium
Wright, R. S. (2020, Aug 4 ). Leadership in the Context of the Global Crisis: Staying Sane in Crazy Times
NS Nonprofit COVID19 Coalition Open Forum
Wright, R. S. (2020, Mar 5 ). Communicating Effectively in the Courtroom - Communicating Sensitively.
A National Judicial Institute Event - Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal
Wright, R. S. (2020, Jan 7 ). Introduction to Cultural Competence
Wright, R. S. (2019, April 5). An Introduction to Cultural Competence for Sexual Violence Sector Professionals
Wright, R. S. (2019, April 4). Working with Queer Boys and Men Who Have Been Sexually Abused.
Wright, R. S. (2019, March 20). R. v X. the Advent of Cultural Assessmentand Considerations for Correctional Service Canada Practices
Wright, R. S. (2019, February 1). Cultural Responsivity in the Classroom: Attachment, Development, Diversity and Student Engagement. Presented to staff of the Tri-County Centre for Education. Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
Wright, R. S. (2018, October 11). A Black Queer Male Therapist's Journey with Masculinity. Comments made at the Halifax Shambala Centre's workshop series: Opening Our Eyes: Honoring the Feminine; Confronting Patriarchy. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Wright, R. S. (2018, September 23). Anti-Black Racism in the Criminal Justice and Prison Systems: Advocacy Strategies for Lawyers and Community. Comments made at this panel at the Canadian Prison Law Conference at Schulich School of Law. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Wright, R. S. (2018, June 23). Working with Vulnerable Populations: A Workshop for Church and Community Volunteers. Presented to members and guests of Spryfield Christian Community Church. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Wright, R. S. (2018, June 7). Cultural Competence In Human Resource Management. Presented at the Continuing Care Association of Nova Scotia. Western Shore, Nova Scotia.
Wright, R. S. (2018, May 5). Adult Development & Relationships. Presented at Totally Outright. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Wright. R. S. (2018, April 26). Cultural Competence in Our Field: The Why, The What, The Where. Presented to Child Advocacy Centres of California. San Diego, California.
Wright, R. S. (2018, April 13). Victimization and Fetishization of Black Bodies. Presented at 20th Annual MASOC/MATSA Joint Conference: Preventing Sexual Violence Through Assessment, Treatment, and Safe Management.
Wright R. S. (2018, April 11). An Introduction: Cultural Competence for Sexual Violence Sector Professionals. Presented to MATSOC/MATSA Joint Conference: Preventing Sexual Violence Through Assessment, Treatment and Safe Management. Holyoke, Massachusets.
Wright, R. S. (2018, February 20). Inclusion in the Legal Workplace. Presented to McInnes Cooper. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Wright, R. S. (2017, November 10). Addressing Systemic Racism in the Workplace: An Introduction for Dalhousie Student Union Employees.Presented to DSU Employees. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Wright, R. S. (2017, September 12). Cultural Competence in Our Field: The Why, The What, The Where. Presented in partnership with NEARI Press and MATSOC/MATSA (online). Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Wright, R. S. (2017, September 6). Aspiring to Cultural Competence: The Why, What and How for Lawyers (Remix for Orientation to Law). Presented to Students at Schulich School of Law. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Wright, R. S. (2017, August 26). Cultural Competence Primer for University Sexual Assault Responders.Presented to Dalhousie Student Union. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Wright, R. S. (2017, July 8). Working with Vulnerable Populations: A Workshop for Church and Community Volunteers.Presented to members and guests of Calvary United Baptist Church. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Wright, R. S. (2017, June 19). Cultural Competence in the Legal Work Environment: Increasing Competence, Managing Diversity.Presented to Pink Larkin. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Wright, R. S. (2017, June 8). Cultural Competence in Human Resource Management: Key Issues in Creating Healthy, Effective, Diverse Teams.Presented at Nova Scotia Career Development Association Annual Conference 2017. Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Wright, R. S. (2017, May 30). Cultural Competence 101: Meeting Professional and Ethical Standards in Policing.Presented at Civilian Oversight Conference: Perspectives From the Inside Out,
Canadian Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement. St. John's, Newfoundland.
Wright, R. S. (2017, April 6). Sexual Victimization of Black Males. Presented at 19th Annual MASOC/MATSA Joint Conference-Preventing Sexual Violence Through Assessment, Treatment and Safe Management. Holyoke, Massachusets.
Wright, R. S. (2017, March 27). Addressing Race in the Criminal Justice System: The Role of Experts in Sentencing – the Advent of Cultural Assessments. Presented at event organized by Ontario Legal Aid. Toronto, Ontario.
Wright, R. S. (2017, March 27). Confronting Race in the Criminal Justice System: The Role of Experts and Academics in Sentencing – R. v X. and the Advent of Cultural Assessments.Presented at event organized by Ontario Legal Aid. Toronto, Ontario.
Wright, R. S. & Archibald, N. (2017, March 24). Creating Culturally Competent Trauma Informed Services. Part two of two-day training offered by Pictou County Community Support Network. Pictou, Nova Scotia.
Wright, R. S. (2017, March 21). The Current State of Cultural Assessments. Presented to Nova Scotia Barristers' Society. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Wright, R. S. & Archibald, N. (2017, March 10). Creating Culturally Competent Trauma Informed Services. Part one of two-day training offered by Pictou County Community Support Network. Pictou, Nova Scotia.
Wright, R. S. (2017, March 3). African Canadians in Child Welfare: Need for Application of Best Interest Considerations.Workshop presented to staff at East Preston Daycare. East Preston, Nova Scotia.
Wright, R. S. (2017, March 3). Child Welfare Changes and Opportunities. Workshop presented to staff at East Preston Daycare. East Preston, Nova Scotia.
Wright, R. S. (2017, March 3). Vulnerable People and Chronic Pain and Addiction. Presented to Atlantic Mentorship Network-Pain and Addiction Annual Conference. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Wright, R. S. (2017, February 25). Adult Development and Relationships. Presented to Totally Outright. Halifax, Nova Scotia. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Wright, R. S. (2017, February 24). Mental Health and Being Young and Queer. Presented to Totally Outright. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Wright, R. S. (2017, February 23). Cultural Competence in the Legal Work Environment:Increasing Competence, Managing Diversity.Presented to Federal Prosecution Service, Department of Justice Canada. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Wright, R. S. (2017, February 9). Race & Justice: R. v. X. and the Advent of Cultural Assessment. Presented at the 2017 Dr. Agnes Calliste African Heritage Lecture at St. FX University. Antigonish, Nova Scotia.