Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Anti-racism”
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day in Canada. For more than a century, thousands of Indigenous children were taken from their homes and placed in residential schools. The term residential schools refers to a school system set up by the Canadian government and administered by churches that had the objective of educating …
May 21st is World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development! Cultural diversity refers to the different birthplaces, ethnicities, languages, values, beliefs, and world views particular groups of people identify with. We can deepen our understanding of cultural diversity and its value in our lives by simply having a dialogue with those who are different from us. It all …
During Black History Month, we honour the legacy of our fellow people of African, African American and Caribbean heritage and celebrate their achievements and contributions. Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities. The 2022 theme for Black History Month is: “February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day”. Everyone is invited to …
The Alberta Anti-Racism Advisory Council (AARAC) is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving as members. As a member of the council, you will help advise the government on strategies to combat racism remove systemic barriers to accessing government programs and services Members will receive remuneration. To be a successful applicant, you will need to be equipped with certain skills, …
Black History Month is a time that we recognize, honour and celebrate their contributions. Learn about the history of Black History Month: How did Black History Month come into being? Today let’s read about biography of Voilet King, a notable Black individual who helped shape Canadian heritage and identity! Born in 1929, Violet King was the first Black person to …
Black communities in Canada have made enormous contributions in all sectors of the Canadian society for over 400 years. Black History Month is a time that we recognize, honour and celebrate their contributions. How did Black History Month come into being? In 1978, the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) was established and its founders petitioned to the City of Toronto …
Nowadays, Canada’s immigration policy is among the most welcoming worldwide. Every year, we welcome new immigrants to Canada. Waves of immigration and settlement forced many Indigenous peoples away from their traditional lands and disrupted their traditional ways of life. As a newcomer to Canada, it is important for you to learn about the history. The Centre for Newcomers (CFN) runs …
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing systemic barriers faced by Black entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized business owners in Canada. We need to do more to support them and address anti-Black racism. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has announced investments of up to nearly $221 million in partnership with Canadian financial institutions (including RBC, BMO Financial Group, Scotiabank, CIBC, National …
We all have a role to play in anti-racism and your voice is important! The City of Calgary is holding a public consultation on systemic racism starting on July 7. If you are interested in sharing your experience, please send an email to publicsubmissions@calgary.ca. In the email, please specify: Your name. That you’d like to speak at the “Anti-Racism Public …
