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LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS

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Canadian anti-racism organizations you can support
(and some international organizations as well)

 

Racism persists, even in Canada.
Delving into the work of any of a multitude of organizations can help you better understand the issues. 

Getting involved with or donating to an anti-racism group are ways to help.

Racism in all its forms is not unique to any one place. It is a systemic, ingrained issue that persists around the world — and Canada is no exception.

Addressing racism goes much further than looking at police brutality or racial-based violence on the surface. It is a systemic, deep-seated issue and it impacts the way Canada as a country provides health care, as well as access to vital resources like educationwater, legal services, and much more.

 

Discover some of the numerous groups doing important work in addressing 'The Problem'. 

If you are able to donate, here is a list of organizations you can choose to support — but in no way is this list exhaustive. 

 

And if you are not able to donate, there is plenty more you can do. Support racial justice, educate yourself, stand up and have difficult conversations — and demand action from your elected officials.

Addressing human rights

Human rights museums engage with sensitive and controversial human rights themes, such as transatlantic slavery, the Holocaust and other instances of genocide such as the plight of many indigenous peoples.
These institutions share similar challenges in dealing with difficult, politically-loaded, and controversial subjects. They must also be prepared to challenge traditional museum thinking and practice, and to redefine the museum role with regard to active campaigning against human rights abuses.
A listing of some prominent human rights museums follows:

Canadian Museum for Human Rights

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We strive to build understanding, promote respect and encourage reflection.

 

Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the
Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the first museum solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights.

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

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The National Center for Civil and Human Rights believes in justice and dignity for all – and the power of people to make this real.

 

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is a museum and cultural institution that connects the U.S. Civil Rights Movement to human rights challenges today.

Museum of Tolerance
A Simon Wiesenthal Center Museum

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A Museum to Educate and Enlighten

 

Recipient of the Global Peace and Tolerance Award from the Friends of the United Nations, the Museum of Tolerance (MOT) is a human rights laboratory and educational center dedicated to challenging visitors to understand the Holocaust in both historic and contemporary contexts and confront all forms of prejudice and discrimination in our world today. 

A recent exhibit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights sought to uncover the unconscious roots of bias and discrimination and
explore the social consequences of our mental assumptions.
It attempted to teach the viewer to recognize and resist
the inherent biases that give rise to racism.

Check out an overview of

Behind Racism: Challenging the Way We Think

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Jim Crow Museum of
Racist Memorabilia

A collection of more than 10,000 racist objects that teaches the atrocities of
social injustice and intolerance in American history.  

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Resources

Racism and discrimination on all levels are unacceptable.
To continue fighting inequities, we need relevant and trustworthy resources to reference as we work to challenge and remove systemic racism.
Knowledge is power and can help provide the important tools to make change.

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Anti-racism work is challenging and complex — and an ongoing process

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As people demand change, it’s critical to pay attention to the anti-racist work already being done in Canada.
If you’re outraged by what you see on the news, but don’t know what to do next, support these organizations and get involved. 

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The media play an enormously important role in the protection of human rights. They expose human rights violations and offer an arena for different voices to be heard in public discourse.

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Human Rights Commissions exist to help ensure that everyone is treated fairly, no matter who they are.

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Racial equality will never be achieved by a single person or group. It takes a variety of activists, organizations, and approaches to create necessary changes. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, donate, or simply interested in more information about how to get involved, it’s important to find an organization that you believe in. 

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It’s often on the actual user to be aware of online threats and stay safe. Educate yourself on some of the most frequent challenges you may encounter while using social media.

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Human Rights Tribunals are specialized courts that handles cases concerning discrimination and harassment based on characteristics (sex, race, etc.)​.​

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There is much to learn about racism, and discrimination. Thankfully, there are many organizations that are putting out a variety of helpful information. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it is a starting point for moving these discussions forward.

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If you have experienced or witnessed racism, you may wish to report it to ensure your experience is acknowledged, to seek justice, or for many other reasons.

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For those looking to either learn more about or engage in anti-racist practice, there are a number of apps to provide support.

Advocacy

Advocacy

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"Oppression could be eradicated in one generation if our education system was designed to address the injustices inherent in society. This is, no doubt, true. Schools play a critical role in preparing students for the future. The question is, are we preparing students for a future that looks like the present, where white supremacist, colonial, patriarchal systems of power predominate, or are we preparing students to challenge normalized oppressions and create a more just society?"

  • Jelana Bighorn, Member-at-Large 
    Anti-Oppression Educators Collective (AOEC) Executive Committee

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (CANADA)

  • Canadian Anti-Hate Network
    The Canadian Anti-Hate Network seeks to expose and dismantle hate groups in Canada. Its website defines what a “hate group” is and how the public can monitor, contain, or document activities that promote bigotry, racism, and violence.
     

  • Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
    Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion is a forward-looking social organization with research and learning woven into our DNA, tracing how people identify alongside demographic trends within the Canadian workplace to move employers from diversity to inclusion. Their mission is to help those they work with be inclusive, free of prejudice and discrimination and to generate the awareness, dialogue and action for people to recognize diversity as an asset and not an obstacle.
     

  • The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD)
    The CCGSD advocates for the expression of gender and sexual diversity through education and health. They host up to 300 workshops annually that provide the LGBTQ2S+ community with the tools and resources needed to develop resiliency and build allyship. The CCGSD also offer a variety of community programs, such as a Queer Book Club and The Gender + Sexual Diversity Museum.
     

  • Advocacy Canada
    Advocacy Canada strives to foster unity and amplify the voices of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and their allies, driving transformative change on vital issues with enduring impact. They work to create and support ways for the community to feel safe and experience belonging.
     

  • Canadian Women's Foundation
    The Canadian Women's Foundation is a national leader in the movement for gender equality in Canada. Through funding, research, advocacy, and knowledge sharing, the organization works to achieve systemic change.
     

  • Canadian Women & Sport
    Canadian Women & Sport is working to develop a new Equity and Inclusion Strategy and Implementation Plan as well as a specific Anti-Black Racism Action Plan and will be sharing this plan with the sport sector for accountability and transparency.
     

  • The Inclusion Project
    The Inclusion Project (TIP) aims to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion in Canadian society by actively engaging partners and decisionmakers, through research, knowledge development and community. Their Accessibility, Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (AREDI+) process takes an intersectional and iterative approach to addressing complex issues of race-based, gendered and other forms of discrimination. Their Anti-Racism Anti-Harassment (ARAH) framework covers specific action to eliminate behaviors and policies that may prevent racialized Canadians and newcomers to Canada from accessing equitable opportunities based on racial, gendered and (dis)ability-based discrimination.   
     

  • Diversity Kitchen Canada
    Diversity Kitchen Canada strives to advocate against racism by promoting diversity, inclusiveness and equity through adequate community engagement and heritage value exchange in cultural and culinary friendship connections. They work to creating a multicultural safe space that supports all our members in heritage and cultural exchange.
     

  • Federation of Black Canadians
    As a network of organizations, the Federation of Black Canadians works to advance the interests of Canadians of African. The federation prioritizes community building, higher education, health, economic security, reducing racism, and criminal justice reform.
     

  • ACCT (Action, Chinese Canadians Together)
    The foundation builds the capacity of Chinese Canadian leaders committed to creating a more equitable society in Canada.
     

  • ACT2endracism
    This national coalition of citizens and community groups seeks to address the rising anti-Asian racism and violence due to COVID-19. The network supports communities and members across Canada with advocacy materials and resources.
     

  • ARC Foundation
    The ARC Foundation in Canada focuses on creating inclusive and safe school environments for students of all sexual orientations and gender identities (SOGI). Their primary program, SOGI 1 2 3, equips educators with tools and resources to reduce LGBTQ+ discrimination in schools. Their vision is a world where children and youth can live authentic lives, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
     

  • Rainbow Refugee
    Rainbow Refugee is a Vancouver based organization that promotes safe, equitable migration and communities of belonging for people fleeing persecution based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or HIV status. They provide support, information, and system navigation to refugees and refugee claimants seeking refugee status in Canada. 

VARIOUS ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ORGANIZATIONS

  • UN Women
    The global champion for gender equality
    UN Women is the UN organization delivering programs, policies and standards that uphold women’s human rights and ensure that every woman and girl lives up to her full potential.
     

  • Equality Federation
    Equality Federation is an advocacy accelerator rooted in social justice, building power in our network of state-based lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) advocacy organizations.
     

  • Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
    GLAAD is a non-profit organization focused on LGBTQ advocacy and cultural change. GLAAD works to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation and creates national and local programs that advance LGBTQ acceptance.
     

  • GRACE (Gender Research Advisory Council + Education)
    GRACE promotes equality, dignity, and respect for transgender individuals. We advocate for and empower the transgender community by developing effective communication and public affairs strategies executing them in a way that amplifies their voices and experiences in order to address and reverse the negative rhetoric aimed at the community.
     

  • Advocates for Youth
    Advocates for Youth partners with young people and their adult allies to champion youth rights to bodily autonomy and build power to transform policies, programs and systems to secure sexual health and equity for all youth.
     

  • The Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism (FCAS)
    The FCAS seeks to win the hearts and minds of non-Jews and Jews through powerful positive messaging and partnerships, motivating and equipping them to be defenders of and upstanders for Jews.
     

  • Colour of Change
    Color of Change leads campaigns that build real power for Black communities. They challenge injustice, hold corporate and political leaders accountable, commission game-changing research on systems of inequality, and advance solutions for racial justice that can transform our world.

  • Anti-Racism in Sport
    The Anti-Racism in Sport Campaign seeks to increase, promote, and engage in discussions on anti-racism in sport and its impact on people’s lives. It works to raise awareness, address, and eliminate racism and discrimination experienced by First Nations, Metis, Inuit, Black, Racialized, and Religious Minority communities in sport in Winnipeg.
     

  • Anti-Racism Guide
    This document was created to be used as a resource for anyone looking to broaden their understanding of anti-racism and get involved to combat racism, specifically as it relates to anti-Blackness.
     

  • Race Forward
    Race Forward brings systemic analysis and an innovative approach to complex race issues to help people take effective action toward racial equity. It is home to the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE), an American network of local government working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all. Race Forward publishes the daily news site Colorlines and presents Facing Race, the country’s largest multiracial conference on racial justice.
     

  • Reclamation Ventures
    Reclamation Ventures is a venture studio and fund that invents and invests in companies building a better future for all of us.
    Join them in fighting for racial equity. Subscribe to their free daily newsletter  -
    ANTI-RACISM DAILY - to learn how to build a more inclusive community.

     

  • The Anti-Oppression Network
    The Anti-Oppression Network seeks to recognize the oppressions that exist in our society, and attempts to mitigate its affects and eventually equalize the power imbalance in our communities.
     

  • Anti-Oppression Educators Collective
    The Anti-Oppression Educators Collective (AOEC) is a Canadian provincial specialist association dedicated to challenging systemic oppression in education
    See also Anti-Oppression Educators Collective: A BCTF provincial specialist association profile
     

  • Othering & Belonging Institute
    The Othering & Belonging Institute at the University of California, Berkeley advances groundbreaking research, policy, and ideas that examine and remediate the processes of exclusion, marginalization, and structural inequality—what we call othering—in order to build a world based on inclusion, fairness, justice, and care for the earth—what we call belonging.
     

  • Proteus Fund
    Proteus Fund partners with foundations, individual donors, activists, and other allies to advance justice, equity, and an inclusive, representative democracy. They connect philanthropy with the frontlines of social justice.

PROVINCIAL ORGANIZATIONS (BRITISH COLUMBIA)

  • British Columbia Civil Liberties Association
    The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is the oldest and most active civil liberties and human rights group in Canada. The BCCLA has been actively advancing human rights and civil liberties through litigation, law reform, community-based legal advocacy, and public engagement and education for the last half century.
     

  • BC Community Alliance
    BCCA is dedicated to addressing the structural inequities created by racism, especially anti-Black racism, within education settings in British Columbia.
     

  • Stigma and Resilience among Vulnerable Youth Centre (SARAVYC)
    SARAVYC believe in research that makes a difference and focuses on resilience. Since 2006, they’ve been conducting rigorous, cutting-edge, and award-winning research that studies how stigma, discrimination, violence, and trauma affect young people’s health. Their goal is to identify factors that foster youth resilience in spite of stigma. By collaborating with youth and their communities, they aim to develop culturally and contextually relevant interventions that not only improve health outcomes and equity for youth, but also influence policies and practices worldwide.
     

  • Trans Equality Society of Alberta (TESA)
    TESA engages in advocacy and education in three primary areas: government, outreach, and community development. Each theme linked below contains numerous links to other resource sites, human rights materials, transitioning guides, education, research, legal cases & analyses, and more. 

 

HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS

  • Canadian Civil Liberties Association
    CCLA is a human rights organization committed to defending the rights, dignity, safety, and freedoms of all people in Canada. 
     

  • John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights
    The Centre works to advance dignity, freedom, justice, and security through collaborative relationships and transformative education on peace and human rights.
     

  • Human Rights Media
    Dedicated to the rights of all
    No matter where human rights violations are taking place, Human Rights Media is dedicated to exposing corruption, and giving victims a platform to speak and be supported. Join them in taking a stand for what is right and in helping make this mission possible.

 

 

  • Lawyers Against Transphobia
    Lawyers Against Transphobia is an ad hoc group of lawyers and justice workers in BC and across Canada who are committed to addressing transphobia through the courts and through public education.


HUMAN RIGHTS CLINICS

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Human rights commissions
Human rights tribunals
National & Community Organizations

National & community organizations

  • GOVERNMENT OF CANADA

    • Canada's Anti-Racism Strategy
      Building a Foundation for Change: Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy (2019-2022) is a federal anti-racism strategy launched in June 2019. The strategy acknowledges the need for the Government of Canada to combat “racism and discrimination that is anti-Indigenous, Islamophobic, antisemitic, anti-Black, or homophobic”. The Strategy was designed as a first step, laying a foundation for longer-term federal action against racism and discrimination in Canada, with a strong focus on community-based projects.

    • Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat
      Information and resources related to the Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat's work to combat systemic racism and racial discrimination, as it helps the Government of Canada fulfill its goal of achieving a fully diverse, inclusive and equitable society.

    • Anti-Racism Learning Series
      The Anti-Racism Learning Series was designed to provide information on issues around racism and systemic barriers that exist for marginalized and racialized groups in Canada. It provides access to tools, job aids, courses, workshops and events on topics such as anti-Black racism, unconscious bias, disaggregated data, mental health and the challenges faced by visible minorities in the public service.

    • Anti-Racism Action Program
      The Anti-Racism Action Program is intended to help address barriers to employment, justice and social participation among Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities and religious minorities.

    • Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program
      The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program supports the mandate of the Department of Canadian Heritage by building on Canada's strength as a diverse and inclusive society.

    • Guide to courageous conversations on racism and discrimination
      Use this guide to hold conversations on racism and discrimination that are considerate of all participants, whether or not they belong to a racialized group. It can be consulted to prepare for an initial conversation or ongoing conversations. Committing to a series of conversations from the outset will allow for the time and space to develop a meaningful understanding of issues and concerns.

       

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

  • Indigenous Awareness Canada
    Indigenous Awareness Canada wants to help Canadians learn about the country’s Indigenous people through online Indigenous awareness training and in-person workshops

     

  • Circles for Reconciliation
    Through small gatherings (and now online), Circles for Reconciliation aims to foster trusting, meaningful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

     

  • Orange Shirt Society
    The Orange Shirt Society was formed to create awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of Indian Residential Schools with the purpose of supporting Indian Residential School Reconciliation and promoting the truth that EVERY CHILD MATTERS.
     

  • Across Boundaries
    Across Boundaries offers holistic and equitable mental health and addiction services through anti-racism, anti-Black racism, and anti-oppression frameworks. The organization also speaks to the impacts of racism and discrimination on mental health and well-being.

     

  • Equitas (formerly Canadian Human Rights Foundation)
    Equitas advances equality, social justice and respect for human dignity through transformative human rights education programs in Canada and around the world.

     

  • Chinese Canadian National Council for Social Justice
    CCNC-SJ is an organization that educates, engages and advocates for equity and justice for all in Canada. 

     

  • West Coast Coalition Against Racism (WC-CARS)
    WC-CARS is a coalition of organizations and individuals committed to positive change in the struggle against racism.
     

  • Cold Tea Collective
    The Cold Tea Collective is a media platform and community for, by, and about Asian millennials. It offers a wide range of resources — from stories to understand concepts of race and racism, tools to develop practical skills to stand up against racial prejudice on the streets or inequitable practices at work, to materials to examine the roots of systemic racism and the history of Asian Canadians.  

     

  • National Association of Japanese Canadians
    The NAJC is the only national organization in Canada that represents the Japanese Canadian community. Their vision is a strong, unified community founded on diversity and committed to human rights for all, for the enrichment of Canada.  

     

  • Black Women in Motion
    Through an anti-racist, intersectional feminist, trauma-informed and survivor-centred framework, Black Women in Motion works to empower and support Black women and survivors of sexual violence.

  • Black Health Alliance
    The Black Health Alliance is a community-led organization that looks to improve the health and well-being of Black communities in Canada.
     

  • Black Lives Matter at School
    Black Lives Matter at School is a national coalition organizing for racial justice in education.  We encourage all educators, students, parents, unions, and community organizations to join our annual week of action during the first week of February each year.​
     

  • Experiences Canada: Black Lives Matter & Anti-Racism Conversations
    Experiences Canada’s Black Lives Matter & Anti Racism Conversations aim to increase the capacity of youth to engage in Anti-Racism conversations by providing them with an opportunity to learn from emerging and established leaders and from their peers.
    The series of 7 webinars are accompanied by easy-to-follow discussion guides, educational materials and resources from anti-racism organizations. 
     

  • Hogan’s Alley Society
    The Hogan’s Alley Society (HAS) is a non-profit organization that provides a collection of anti-Black racism resources specific to the Canadian context. It is composed of civil rights activists, business professionals, community organizations, artists, writers and academics committed to daylighting the presence of Black history in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia. 
     

  • Black Liberation Collective
    The Black Liberation Collective is a movement of students tackling anti-Black racism in post-secondary institutions that can be found internationally. 
     

  • Empowerment Squared
    Empowerment Squared is building a world where everyone is empowered with the tools and opportunities to thrive and contribute to society. They do this by empowering newcomer, racialized, and marginalized communities in Canada and across the world to succeed through mentorship, access to post-secondary education, professional skills development and entrepreneurship, and sports and recreation.
     

  • Egale
    Egale works to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI people in Canada and to enhance the global response to 2SLGBTQI issues. They envisage a Canada, and ultimately a world, without homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and all other forms of oppression so that every person can achieve their full potential, free from hatred and bias.
     

  • pflag Canada
    pflag Canada is a national charitable organization that was founded by parents who needed help learning how to accept and support their 2SLGBTQ+ children. They are dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for 2SLGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
     

  • Friends of Ruby
    Friends of Ruby is dedicated to the progressive well-being of 2SLGBQTIA+ youth (aged 16-29) through mental health services, social services and housing. Their approach is comprehensive, involving mind, body, and community.
     

  • Sport Information Resource Center
    This collection of key terms, educational resources and organizations is designed to support Canadians to be more aware, informed, and take action on anti-racism.
     

  • United Church of Canada
    The United Church is committed to becoming an anti-racist church through a continuous struggle against racism. Find out more about their commitment.

     

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

  • Resilience BC
    The Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network offers a multi-faceted, province wide approach with greater focus and leadership in identifying and challenging racism. The program connects communities with information, supports and training they need to respond to, and prevent future incidents of, racism and hate.
     

  • Foundation for a Path Forward
    Foundation For A Path Forward is an anti-racist and solutions-focused Resilience building NPO based in British Columbia with branches across Canada. The Foundation is the first official faith-based community convener for anti-racism initiatives in British Columbia, working in partnership with Resilience B.C. under the Office of the Attorney General of British Columbia. They take an anti-racist and start-up mindset towards developing solutions for key challenges faced by Canadians. 
     

  • Multiculturalism and anti-racism – British Columbia
    B.C.’s multiculturalism policy states that violence, hatred and discrimination on the basis of racial identity have no place in our society. The province's anti-racism program empowers communities and organizations to maintain partnerships and develop projects to promote multiculturalism, address racism and build inclusive communities.

     

  • BC Community Alliance
    BCCA is  a local, Black-led, community-based organization dedicated to addressing the structural inequities created by racism, especially anti-Black racism, within education settings in British Columbia.
     

  • The Other People
    The Other People was formed through the coming together of community leaders and anti-racism organizations across the racial, religious, and cultural mosaic. The mission of organization is to empower IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour) and Faith Leaders to work together in addressing systemic and individual racism and discrimination across British Columbia. The interactive program helps students develop cultural competence in engaging with the challenging issue of hate and racism in Canada. They help to break down the silos of community engagement by facilitating meaningful engagement with leading members of the Indigenous, Black, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, and Asian/Buddhist communities. 
     

  • Black Women Connect Vancouver
    Black Women Connect Vancouver is a collective of women who come together to inspire, empower, leverage our strengths and embrace our diverse experiences. It’s a community where we can build meaningful relationships and celebrate the beauty of Black womanhood.
     

  • Black Lives Matter, Regional Chapters
    There are multiple Canadian regional chapters of Black Lives Matter, the group that was born in the States in 2013, and remains dedicated to being a platform to “dismantle all forms of anti-black racism, liberate blackness, support black healing, affirm black existence, and create freedom to love and self- determine.”
    Currently, there are over 40 chapters around the world, including three here in Canada in Toronto, Vancouver and Waterloo. Donations can be made to regional chapters of the international organization, such as Black Lives Matter Toronto or Black Lives Matter Vancouver.

     

  • Anti-Racism Coalition (ARC) Vancouver
    ARC is a Vancouver-based grassroots organization, striving to end all forms of racial inequity through education, legislation, and social events.

     

  • Urban Alliance on Race Relations
    The Urban Alliance on Race Relations was founded in 1975 to address racial inequities in the Toronto area. The non-profit organization provides educational programs, conducts research, and acts as a community catalyst for other organizations doing anti-racist work.
     

  • Fraser Valley Human Dignity Coalition
    The Fraser Valley Human Dignity Coalition (FVHDC) is a collective of diverse organizations, advocates, community groups and individuals who work to address issues of racism and hate in the community by promoting the values of diversity, human rights and dignity.
    The coalition advances community partnerships, supports victims of hate and bigotry and fosters community engagement through providing citizens with public awareness and educational opportunities. We advocate for equity, justice, and inclusion for all.
    See also https://archway.ca/stories/fvhdc-20/
    Diversity Education and Resource Services
     

  • Hope Inclusion Project
    The Hope Inclusion Project Committee seeks to promote an inclusive culture where all in the community can work, play, and learn in a supportive environment. Founded in 2010, the Hope Inclusion Project is a grassroots organization working to promote diversity and inclusivity in Hope, British Columbia.
     

  • The Bridge Church
    The Bridge Church in Abbotsford, B.C. takes a strong stance against discrimination and hate. They actively support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, standing firmly against anti-trans hate speech and actions. Their community is not officially joined to any particular denomination, rather they see ourselves as inter-denominational.
     

  • The Race and Antiracism Network
    Officially becoming known as the Race and Antiracism Network (RAN) in 2010, the group is committed to raising the profile of race-related issues at the University of the Fraser Valley and beyond; addressing issues of racism, and developing theoretical and practical strategies and tools of anti-racism.
     

  • Africa Centre: YEG TheComeUp (Youth Empowerment Initiative)
    YEG TheComeUp is a black youth empowerment program that works towards uplifting and sharing the voices of young people of African descent while also addressing challenges, societal issues, and barriers experienced by Black youth in Edmonton.

International organizations

International organizations

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See also:
Declaration and Programme of Act
ion, World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, 2002
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

 

  • UNESCO
    UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It seeks to build peace through international cooperation in education, sciences and culture.
    Various reports on addressing racism and discrimination
     

  • Anti-Defamation League
    ADL fights all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.

    Join their No Place for Hate® movement.

    • Cultivate student leadership, unite your school community, and engage students and staff in active learning. Follow their Four Phase Approach.


       

  • OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
    The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) provides support, assistance and expertise to participating States and civil society to promote democracy, rule of law, human rights and tolerance and non-discrimination. ODIHR observes elections, reviews legislation and advises governments on how to develop and sustain democratic institutions. The Office conducts training programs for government and law-enforcement officials and non-governmental organizations on how to uphold, promote and monitor human rights.
    See also:
    Addressing Anti-Semitism: Why and How - A Guide for Educators
    Addressing Anti-Semitism through Education – Guidelines for Policymakers

    Guidelines for Educators on Countering Intolerance and Discrimination against Muslims: Addressing Islamophobia through Education
     

  • Amnesty International
    Amnesty International is a global movement of over 7 million people in more than 150 countries working together to protect and promote human rights.
    See also Amnesty International Canada

     

  • Strong Cities Network
    A global network of cities dedicated to addressing all forms of hate, extremism and polarization

    Strong Cities supports mayors and local authorities through a variety of modalities, designed to build meaningful connections between cities, facilitate peer learning and exchanges, and to equip cities with tools they need to not only address a complex and evolving threat environment, but to build strong, socially-cohesive and resilient cities.

    What is meant by hate, extremism and polarization?
    There is no universal definition for each of these concepts and each city’s approach needs to be tailored to the local legal context and grounded in human rights and the rule of law. Hate, extremism and polarization are – at their most basic – social challenges that undermine social cohesion, which can lead to violence and have long-term impacts on a city’s socio-economic fabric. Whether it is inter-community intolerance and ‘othering’, feelings of non-belonging, an overall growing divide between a city’s different communities or – at its most explicit – hate- or extremism-motivated violence, these threats have multiple manifestations and multiple causes.
    Strong Cities refers to these issues together in recognition that all three are both drivers and consequences of social, economic and political disparities and marginalization, instability and violence, and that all three necessarily require a localized response that addresses the contextual grievances that may fuel them.

     

  • EVERYBODY vs. RACISM
    Everybody vs. Racism believes in creating a just world where it is everyone's goal to beat racism. The group tackles the most difficult racial issues, challenges ingrained racial assumptions and calls out inequality wherever we see it. Social change. Often. Everywhere. Their mission is to Eradicate Racism by providing awareness, education, and resources to communities, organizations, and businesses in the private and public sector about social injustices, systematic racism, and equal opportunities for EVERYBODY.
     

  • Human Rights Campaign
    Leading the fight for LGBTQ+ rights
    The Human Rights Campaign has spent 40 years creating the most powerful movement for equality the USA has ever seen. But despite this progress, the most marginalized are still suffering from violence, discrimination and fear. Their goal is to ensure that all LGBTQ+ people, and particularly those of us who are trans, people of color and HIV+, are treated as full and equal citizens within our movement, across our country and around the world.
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  • The Opportunity Agenda
    The Opportunity Agenda is a social justice communication lab that works to advance the impact of the social justice community. We do this by:

    • Shaping compelling narratives and messages

    • Building the communication capacity of leaders through training and resources

    • Engaging with artists, creatives, and culture makers as powerful storytellers to shift the public discourse

We believe that opportunity should be full and equal and that greater opportunity for all  benefits everyone.

  • The Center for Cultural Humility (CHUM)
    CHUM, based at the University of California Berkeley, is a person-centered, evidence-based training center that works to cultivate interest, affirmation, and support between people from different cultural and social backgrounds.
    CHUM is the largest of its kind, operating across the world through virtual and in-person programming for individuals and organizations. It offers a variety of training sessions for social services and healthcare professionals, educators, government employees, administrators, businesses, community stakeholders, and the general public. 

     

  • We Are Many - United Against Hate
    We Are Many - United Against Hate is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of common people - urban and rural, spiritual and secular - seeking equal protection for all, united against hate, bigotry and racism.
    They do outreach and intervention in communities to promote understanding, healing, reconciliation and redemption. Instead of simply condemning the latest eruptions of hate-inspired violence, they dig down to the root causes of division, fear and hate and advocate for policies creating greater economic security, promoting religious tolerance and celebrating differences.
     

  • Right to Be
    The Right To Be organization, formerly known as Hollaback!, is a nonprofit dedicated to ending harassment in all its forms  Their work focuses on empowering individuals and communities to respond to, prevent, and intervene in incidents of harassment. They offer both private and free anti-harassment training on over 25 different topics, helping people develop the skills and confidence to address harassment effectively. Additionally, Right To Be provides a storytelling platform where individuals can share their experiences with harassment, receive support, and help others who are going through similar situations. Their approach is centered around building a world that's free of harassment and filled with humanity, turning the care we have for each other into simple, creative, and effective action.

     

  • The Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Project
    The BIPOC Project aims to build authentic and lasting solidarity among Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), in order to undo Native invisibility, anti-Blackness, dismantle white supremacy and advance racial justice.
     

  • Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
    BEAM is a U.S.-based training, movement building, and grant making institution that is dedicated to the healing, wellness, and liberation of Black and marginalized communities. Their mission is to remove the barriers that Black people experience getting access to or staying connected with emotional health care and healing through education, training, advocacy, and the creative arts.

     

  • Antiracist Research & Policy Center
    The Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University generates scholarly research, educational tools, and policy analysis geared towards dismantling racism in its many forms. We build multidisciplinary initiatives for fostering racial justice, decolonial politics, and intersectional liberation.

     

  • Rainbow Railroad
    This organization recognizes the violence and mistreatment of LGBTQ+ individuals around the world. Based in Toronto and New York, Rainbow Railroad works in other regions around the world to help LGBTQI+ people facing persecution, violence, discrimination, or forced conversion therapy. The organization helps people who are in danger get to safety by providing emergency travel, resources, and counsel.

General Information

General Information

Anti-Racism Education in Canada
Anti-racism education in Canada is an action-oriented educational strategy that emerged in the 1960s, thanks to the activism of Black community members. Its goal was to address racism and other related systems of social oppression within institutions like schools. Over the years, anti-racism education has evolved in Canadian schools to address various aspects:

  1. Addressing White Supremacy and Colonialism: Anti-racism educators recognize White supremacy and colonialism as factors contributing to today’s systemic racism. By acknowledging these historical roots, they aim to dismantle discriminatory structures and promote equity.

  2. Systemic Racism and Educational Equity: Anti-racism education goes beyond individual acts of prejudice. Due to Canada’s colonial history, racism has become structurally embedded in schools. This systemic racism affects students from minority groups. Educators strive to create an equitable educational system free from racial injustice.

  3. Recognizing Race as a Social Construct: Anti-racism education emphasizes that race is a social construct, not a biological reality. It highlights the real social consequences of racial categorization. Issues of race and social difference intersect with power dynamics and access to resources.

  4. Anti-Black Racism: Anti-racism educators actively address anti-Black racism, challenging practices that perpetuate racial hierarchies where Black people are marginalized.

  5. Reflection and Unintended Biases: Anti-racist educators reflect on their teaching practices, aiming to minimize unintended biases. They work toward supporting non-White students’ success and fostering solidarity among all students.

  6. Indigeneity and Colonization: In recent years, anti-racism education has also been called upon to address questions related to indigeneity and colonization.

By promoting awareness, critical thinking, and action, anti-racism education contributes to a more just and equitable society.
 

  • Government of Canada Anti-Racism initiatives

  • Canadian Association of Neuroscience
    This website offers numerous links to helpful information on racism with an emphasis on Canadian resources. It includes websites, books, films, scientific articles, mental health resources and podcasts.
     

  • Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
    The Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) is a made-in-Canada solution designed to help employers, diversity and inclusion/human rights/equity, and human resources practitioners effectively address the full picture of diversity, equity and inclusion within the workplace. Founded and run by experienced diversity and inclusion practitioners, CCDI’s focus is on practical sustainable solutions that help employers move toward true inclusion.
     

  • Canadian Anti-Racism Network
    The Canadian Anti-Racism Education and Research Society was founded to track and monitor hate group activity throughout the country. From there, it provides victim support services for hate crime and systemic racism, works with public educational establishments to add curriculum about institutional racism, and helps youth leave hate groups. 
    The organization also liaises with law enforcement to provide education on systemic racism and advocates for legislative changes to limit systemic racism across the country. 
     
         

  • Canadian Race Relations Foundation
    The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is Canada's leading agency dedicated to the elimination of racism and all forms of racial discrimination in Canadian society through knowledge-sharing and community support in the pursuit of equity, fairness, social justice and systemic change. The foundation offers an anti-racism platform through videos, webinars, and research. In 2019, it released a ground-breaking study on race relations in Canada, to measure the attitudes and experiences of racialized and non-racialized people.
     

  • Canadian Cultural Mosaic Foundation
    The Canadian Cultural Mosaic Foundation (CanadianCMF) is a not-for-profit organization run by committed volunteer Millennials. They work to improve Race Relations in Canada and also mitigate racism by creating cultural understanding through multicultural education, technology and arts. Being on the forefront of advocacy and multiculturalism, the foundation often works with ethnic communities on projects.
     

  • Canadian Museum for Human Rights
    Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the first museum solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights.
     

  • Government of British Columbia Anti-Racism Initiatives

  • Centre for Race and Culture
    The Centre for Race and Culture brings together people with an interest in promoting and supporting individual, collective, and systemic change to address racism and encourage intercultural understanding.
    REPORT: Anti-Racism Education in Canada: Best Practices

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    ources
     

  • Indigenous Awareness Canada
    The World Leader in Indigenous Awareness Training
    Indigenous Awareness Canada offers Online Indigenous Awareness Training and facilitates in-person workshops. Our mission is to assist you, and all Canadians, to learn about Canada’s Indigenous People and to help non-indigenous Canadians and Indigenous peoples move toward reconciliation.
     

  • Circles of Reconciliation
    The Circles of Reconciliation is an initiative aimed at fostering understanding and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada. The program involves discussion and sharing within circles, where participants engage with themes related to reconciliation. It’s a grassroots effort to change minds and hearts through weekly meetings that encourage dialogue and learning about the truths of Canada’s relationship with Indigenous peoples.
     

  • A look at the problem
    From THE PROBLEM WITH JON STEWART

  • Sport Information Resource Centre
    Anti-Racism Resources
    This collection of key terms, educational resources and organizations is designed to support Canadians to be more aware, informed, and take action on anti-racism.
     

  • Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL)
    Hate & Discrimination Guide: Responding to Hate & Discrimination
    FACL actively promotes social justice and inclusion, and engages in advocacy, often through coalitions with other equity-seeking organizations across the legal profession, on a range of policy and legislative initiatives with government and other public service institutions.
     
     

  • Project 1907
    A grassroots group of Asian women, Project 1907 features an extensive list of resources on Anti-Asian racism and history, decolonization and Indigenous allyship, cross-racial solidarity and movement building, anti-racism workshops and self-care and healing support services. Together with the Vancouver Asian Film Festival, Project 1907 releases regular reports of racist incidents across the country, spots trends and issues community calls to action through its Racism Incident Reporting Centre.
     

  • Project PROTECH: Racism, Stigma & Discrimination
    (Pandemic Rapid-response Optimization to Enhance Community-Resilience and Health)

    Viruses don’t discriminate. People do. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rapid rise in racism and xenophobia against Chinese and other Asians around the world. In Canada and the US, we have witnessed increasing incidents of anti-Asian discrimination in many forms, ranging from verbal attacks to boycotting Asian businesses to physical violence and public displays of racist comments from government leaders. Racism, stigma and discrimination hurt everyone. We need to confront and challenge racism, stigma and discrimination. The website offers a list of resources and current news on how we address such challenges.
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  • McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences: The WELL Office
    Anti-Racism & Coping Resources

    • Coping with Racism

    • Be a Better Ally: Anti-Racism Resources       
       

  • AAMC Anti-racism Education Collection
    As a journal of health professions educational resources, it is the AAMC's responsibility to name racism as a barrier to equity and to work toward dismantling systems of oppression within our profession through training and education. The Anti-racism Education Collection within MedEdPORTAL provides educators with practice-based, peer-reviewed resources to teach anti-racist knowledge and clinical skills, elevates the educational scholarship of anti-racist curricula, and aims to convene a community of collaborators dedicated to the elimination of racism within medical education. 
     

  • Public Service Alliance of Canada:
    Anti-Racism Resources

    The Public Service Alliance of Canada represents nearly 230,000 workers in every province and territory in Canada and in locations around the world.
    PSAC strives to enhance its members' quality of life and has been at the front of a variety of significant and successful campaigns for workplace and human rights, including the struggle for equal pay, enhanced workplace health and safety and the rights of same sex spouses.
    PSAC is working to achieve a compassionate and inclusive society free of sexism, racism, homophobia and all other forms of discrimination.
     

  • Stars Behavioural Health Group:
    Anti-Racism and Discrimination Resources

    This is a list of resources on how you can sustainably support the Black community through continuous self-education on anti-racism
    . The information includes how to be an ally and how to talk to kids about racism.
     

  • Racism: It Stops With Me
    Racsim: It Stops With Me is an Australian campaign that provides tools and resources to help people and organizations learn about racism and take action to create change. The campaign invites us to ask ourselves important questions about the role of racism in shaping society, the way we see ourselves and how we interact with one another.
    Check out the trailer for the film The Australian Dream.
     

  • Human Rights Careers: How Can We Stop Racism?
    How can we end racism? It must be addressed on both a personal and societal level. Three essential steps are identified. 
     

  • Learning for Justice
    Learning for Justice seeks to uphold the mission of the Southern Poverty Law Center: to be a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements and advance the human rights of all people. Their free educational resources—articles, guides, lessons, films, webinars, frameworks and more—help foster shared learning and reflection for educators, young people, caregivers and all community members. 
     

  • The Great Unlearn
    WE GREW UP IN A WORLD WE DIDN’T CREATE.
    NOW IT’S TIME TO UNLEARN IT

    Living a life you love is not about learning more — It’s about unlearning.
    Unlearn what the world told you and step into your truest self. 

    On The Great Unlearn Podcast, Cal has conversations with some the world’s leading experts & performers to help us unlearn our way into a new way of being.
     

  • Teaching While White
    Where Whiteness Intersects with Antiracist Teaching & Learning
    Teaching While White (TWW) seeks to move the conversation forward on how to be consciously, intentionally, anti-racist in the classroom. 

     

  • CDC LGBTQ+ Youth Resources
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides resources for LGBTQ+ youth, including information on health, safety, and well-being.
     

  • I Dream Library
    This website offers educational tools promoting 2SLGBTQQIA+ IBPOC representation in classrooms and libraries. It features readings lists for kids in pre-kindergarten and Grades 8+, including social justice and sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) booklists, and other educator and peer-led learning resources.
     

  • Genders & Sexualities Alliances or Gay Straight Alliances (GSAs)
    GSAs are student-run or community-based organizations that unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. They have evolved beyond their traditional role to serve as safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in middle schools and high schools, and have emerged as vehicles for deep social change related to racial, gender, and educational justice. These groups work to create safe, caring, supportive, and inclusive spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ students, staff, and their allies to meet, discuss sexual orientation and gender identity issues, and form community. GSAs do not segregate students; they aim to foster understanding and acceptance.

    A growing body of research confirms that the presence of a GSA has a positive and lasting effect on student health, wellness, and academic performance. It can also protect students from harassment based on sexual orientation or gender identity, and improve school climates for all students in the long-term.
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  • SOGI 123
    SOGI 123 helps educators make schools inclusive and safe for students of all sexual orientations and gender identities (SOGI). At a SOGI-inclusive school, students' gender does not limit their interests and opportunities, and their sexual orientation and how they understand and express their gender are welcomed without discrimination.


     

  • Stop Conversion Practices
    Stop Conversion Practices is a knowledge and research-sharing initiative designed to facilitate the exchange of information on conversion practices. Its purpose is:

    • To raise awareness and increase knowledge and understanding of conversion practices and their impact on queer, trans, and Two-Spirit people in Canada today, and

    • To provide information about the federal criminalization of conversion “therapy” practices in Canada.
       

  • Transgender People: Everything I Ever Wanted to Know About Them But Was Afraid to Ask
    A Deep Dive into Transgender Psychology, Biology and Politics
     

  • Gender Inclusive Schools
    Gender Inclusive Schools focuses on creating safe and inclusive learning environments for transgender and gender-diverse students. They provide training and resources for educators and schools to develop gender-inclusive policies and practices.
     

  • We Are Allies
    We Are Allies provide support and information about gender and gender-affirming care for trans, Two-Spirit and non-binary youth.
     

  • Antisemitism Education
    This Berkeley Center for Jewish Studies website includes a number of resources for antisemitism education, including the video and discussion questions for “Antisemitism in Our Midst,” recordings of previous speakers’ lectures and podcasts, and news articles by faculty members.
     

  • How to Fight Anti-Semitism
    The most common answers focus on hate crimes law and education. This article presents nine others.
     

  • Understanding and Countering Antisemitism and Islamophobia in Schools
    Amid a rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia, we all need to help ensure young people’s right to an education free from bigotry in an inclusive and supportive environment.

     

  • Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation
    Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) is a comprehensive, national (US) and community-based process to bring about transformational and sustainable change. Through TRHT, collaborators address the historic and contemporary effects of racism in their communities and institutions. They work to replace the deeply held belief system that fuels racism with one that sees the inherent value of all people.
     

  • Raising Race Conscious Children
    This platform is for adults who are talking about race with young children. The anti-racism resources include workshops, webinars, podcasts, strategies, and stories posted on its blog. Check out their list of “100 race-conscious things you can say to your child to advance racial justice.
     

  • Trying Together
    Trying Together supports high-quality care and education for young children by providing advocacy, community resources, and professional growth opportunities for the needs and rights of children, their families, and the individuals who interact with them. As caregivers, community members, and early childhood educators, They recognize a responsibility to ensure each child, family, and caregiver is safe from racism and discrimination and has equitable opportunities to thrive. In order to support anti-racism work, this organization has compiled an impressive variety of resources:

    • Resources for Adults and Educators

    • Resources for Discussing Racism and Violence with Children

    • Children's Books

    • Resources for Social/Emotional Development
       

  • The Conscious Kid
    The Conscious Kid is an education, research and policy organization that supports families and educators in taking action to disrupt racism, inequity and bias.
     

  • Coming Together
    Celebrating positive identity & belonging
    Coming Together is a Sesame Workshop initiative that helps children grow up with a healthy self-identity and sense of belonging.

     

  • Roots of Empathy (ROE)
    The mission of the ROE is to build caring, peaceful and civil societies through the development of empathy in children and adults. Their vision is to change the world, child by child. They help foster empathy in children, reduce bullying and promote children’s positive mental health and wellbeing.
    So far, they’ve reached over 1.2 million children globally, demonstrating impact by reducing aggression, increasing sharing, caring, and inclusion, and promoting resilience, well-being, and positive mental health.
     

  • Interfaith responses to racism
    Princeton University's Office of Religion shares various interfaith resources in response to racism including scriptural excerpts and suggested books on spirituality, religion, and race.
     

  • Victoria Multifaith Society

    • Learning Anti-Racism Toolkit
      The Anti-Racism Toolkit shares outlines for 8 sessions of 1.5 to 2 hours, each of which can be used alone or as part of the series. Time can be added to sessions for more discussion, and/or Q&A if there’s an invited guest.

    • Anti-Racism Workshop Intro Videos

      • Workshop 1: One Race, The Human Family

      • Workshop 2: Islamophobia, Racist Myths & Skewed Narratives​

      • Workshop 3: Anti-Asian Racism, Appreciating Asian-Canadian Heritage

      • Workshop 4: Antisemitism, the Cyclical Scourge

      • Workshop 5: Anti-Indigenous Racism, Re-Evaluating Canadian History

      • Workshop 6: Anti-Indigenous Racism, Indigenous Health, A Call to Action

      • Workshop 7: Anti-Black Racism, Rediscovering Black History in Canada

      • Workshop 8: Black History in North America
         

  • Anti-racism and anti-oppression work: Resources for Educators
    The Upper Grand District School Board in Ontario is one of a variety of school board that works to disrupt systemic racism and oppression in all of its forms. They implement ongoing mandatory anti-racism and anti-oppression training for all staff, and review their protocols and policies. As an educational community, they understand that they have a responsibility to identify and describe racism and oppression and then work to dismantle it. They offer a variety of resources for educators.
     

  • Canadian HR Guide: Combatting Racism in the Workplace
    This free guide for HR professionals and leaders contains information that puts Canada’s unique pedigree of racism into perspective. In addition, you’ll get access to:

    • An historic overview and timeline of racism in Canada

    • Common terminology and definitions

    • How to spot racism in the workplace

    • Action steps for individuals and Human Resources

    • Additional free tools and resources
       

  • Hate in Canada: A short guide to far-right extremist movements
    The Organization for the Prevention of Violence has prepared this guide that provides an overview of the far-right extremist ecosystem in Canada that can serve as a resource for groups and individuals who seek to better inform themselves for the purpose of countering this threat. It also seeks to advance ideas for how to counter this threat, while appreciating the complexity of the phenomenon. 
     

  • Life After Hate
    Life After Hate is an advocacy group that helps people leave the violent far-right and extremist groups. It engages in advocacy, education, interventions, academic research, and outreach to interrupt violence committed in the name of ideological or religious beliefs.
     

  • Pink Shirt Day
    Bullying is a major problem in our schools, workplaces, homes, and online. Over the month of February, and throughout the year, CKNW Kids' Fund's Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of these issues, as well as raise funds to support programs that foster children’s healthy self-esteem. 
     

  • Equality Includes You
    Speaking up for humanity through intersectional social justice. Open to all.
    Personal stories that explore the themes of intersectional social justice: sexism, racism, fascism, gender, queerphobia, disability and social change to eliminate oppression of all kinds. Of particular interest are posts that create a vision of more inclusive, more equal world.
     

  • 100 Resources for Fighting Racism

" From an early age, our perspectives and values are shaped by our families, communities, and peers. The

interactions we have with others, the interactions we see in our communities and in the media, as well as the teachings we receive from caregivers and educators impact our opinions and worldviews. This includes how we see our own place, and that of our peers, in society."

  • Mable Elmore
    Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, Government of B
    ritish Columbia, Canada

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Reporting Sites

Reporting sites

​If you are a victim of a hate crime in Canada, you can report it to the police by calling 911 if it is an emergency. If it is a non-emergency, you can report the hate incident to the Canadian Anti-racism Network. You can also report hate crime to the Canadian Human Rights Commission if it is a human rights matter. If it is a provincial human rights matter, you can go to your provincial human commission or tribunal.

Self Care

There’s lots of evidence that racism can affect your wellbeing, and so you may want to consider the following soon after a racist incident:

  1. If you are ever in immediate physical or emotional danger, try to get to a place where you feel safe.

  2. It is possible that you will ruminate (replay the incident over and over again in your head) after the incident. This is normal, however it can also lead to other symptoms if it persists, such as stress or depression. For this reason it may be good to debrief with others soon after the incident, such as supportive friends, family and/or a counsellor.

  3. You may also feel a wide range of emotions e.g. angry, upset, afraid. Again, this is normal and talking to supportive friends, family and/or a counsellor may help you to process the incident.

  4. While the incident is fresh in your mind, consider making a note of the details you might need when making a report, such as dates, times, words used, and a description of the perpetrator.

  5. Consider whether or not you would like to report the incident. If you decide to report the incident, you can refer to the options provided on this website to determine where you would like to send your report.

  6. Were there any witnesses and do you have their contact details? If you are able to contact the witnesses, talk to them about what happened. Ask them if they would be willing to provide a witness statement and whether they recorded any evidence of the incident, like a photo, video, or audio recording that they would be willing to provide as evidence in a statement.
     

  • Canadian Anti-Racism Network
    Report Hate on Social Networking Sites
    How to make complaints about racism and hate on social networking sites
     

  • Elimin8hate
    This reporting centre collects data on incidents of racism, hate and violence experienced by the Asian diaspora in Canada. In the aggregate, data will be used to develop strategies, design interventions, raise awareness, advocate for policies and improve outcomes for our communities.
     

  • B'nai Brith Canada: ANTI-HATE HOTLINE
    Canada's only Anti-Hate Hotline combating antisemitism and racism. 
     

  • National Council of Canadian Muslims
    The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots human rights & civil liberties organization. 
     

  • Coalition of Muslim Women
    The Coalition of Muslim Women (CMW) of KW has long understood the need to document and track hate cases, discrimination, and Islamophobia. The non-profit has laid a strong foundation of doing so through its work since 2010.
     

  • End Racism and Hate: Your Right. Your Responsibility.
    This ResilienceBC Anti-Racism Network website addresses:

    • How hate crimes affect everyone

    • What is a hate crime​
       

  • Racist Incident Hotline
    If you or a loved one have experienced or witnessed racism in British Columbia, help is available. Call the Racist Incident Helpline to speak with a trained professional who will help you navigate resources available to you in your community.
     

  • Surviving Hate
    Surviving Hate is a collaborative journalism project co-ordinated by Humber College’s StoryLab seeking to fill the data gap on the reporting of hate crimes and incidents in Canada, with a focus on anti-Indigenous racism. It includes:

    • The latest Surviving Hate stories

    • Resources for Victims and Witnesses of Hate Crimes and Bias Incidents  
       

  • When Racism Strikes, Here’s How to Record It
    Not every racist act fits a police report, but capturing the data on everyday racism is key to creating change.

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Media

Media

Social Media & Cyber Safety

Social media & Cyber safety

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Cyberbullying is a serious issue that can affect your mental health and well-being.

 

Self-care
It is important to know how to deal with it and prevent it from happening again. Here are some tips that may help you:

  1. Do not respond or retaliate. Ignoring the cyberbully can be the best way to stop them from continuing their harassment. If you reply or fight back, you may give them more power and motivation to hurt you.

  2. Block and report the cyberbully. Most social media platforms and messaging apps have features that allow you to block or mute someone who is bothering you. You can also report their abusive behavior to the site or app administrators, who may take action against them.

  3. Save the evidence. Take screenshots or photos of the cyberbullying messages or posts, and keep them in a safe place. You may need them as proof if you decide to report the cyberbully to the authorities or seek legal help.

  4. Talk to someone you trust. You do not have to deal with cyberbullying alone. Reach out to a friend, a family member, a teacher, or a counselor who can support you and help you cope. You can also call or chat with a helpline, such as Kids Help Phone, if you need someone to talk to.

  5. Stay positive and take care of yourself. Cyberbullying can make you feel angry, sad, or insecure, but remember that you are not the problem. The cyberbully is the one who has an issue, not you. Do not let them affect your self-esteem or your happiness. Focus on the things that make you feel good, such as your hobbies, your goals, or your friends. Practice body positivity and self-compassion, and avoid comparing yourself to others.
     

If you want to learn more about cyberbullying and how to stop it, you can check out these resources:

  • Center for Countering Digital Hate
    Social Media platforms have become safe spaces for abuse and harmful content, making them potentially hostile environments for normal users. Hate not only denies those being abused the ability to freely express themselves online, it can lead to substantial direct offline harm and violence.
    The Center for Countering Digital Hate counters hate and disinformation, by disrupting the online architecture enabling its rapid worldwide growth.

     

  • Canadian Coalition to Combat Online Hate
    Canada’s largest coalition to combat online hate
    The Coalition has developed this online resource centre for youth, parents, educators, and policymakers, providing the strategic tools necessary to be effective in their efforts to address and combat online hate.

     

  • Addressing Online Hate
    In 2022, as part of, Block Hate: Building Resilience against Online Hate Speech, YWCA Canada commissioned national surveys and convened focus groups to discuss individual and collective experiences of online hate across Canada, and develop community-generated, survivor-centric solutions to curb the circulation of digital hate and mitigate its harms.
     

  • Online Hate Prevention Institute
    The Online Hate Prevention Institute (OHPI) works to stop online hate and extremism, empower people, communities, companies, and governments and help to build a safer online world.
     

  • Digital Democracies Institute
    The Digital Democracies Institute at Simon Fraser University is a group of diverse scholars and stakeholders from around the world who collaborate across disciplines, schools, industry, and public sectors to research and create vibrant democratic technologies and cultures. They integrate research in the humanities and data sciences to address questions of equality and social justice. Their work aims to combat the proliferation of online “echo chambers,” abusive language, discriminatory algorithms and mis/disinformation, by fostering critical and creative user practices, and alternative paradigms for connection.
     

  • The Redirect Method
    The Redirect Method is an open-source methodology that uses targeted advertising to connect people searching online for harmful content with constructive alternative messages.
    Redirect Canada used online advertising tools and curated content from YouTube to confront online radicalization across the country.
     

  • What Is Cyberbullying?

  • Cyber safety: Bullying and Cyberbullying

  • Articles on Cyber racism
     

  • Facebook’s Community Standards

  • Instagram’s Community Guidelines

  • Twitter’s Rules and Policies

  • LinkedIn Professional Community Policies               

Apps

Apps

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