The process of creating a society free of racism is a process that requires active anti-racist behavior from all Canadians. Anti-Racism Awareness Week, May 23-29 2023, presents an opportunity to learn and reflect on the structures, actions, and activities we can all try to ensure racialized groups feel safe, included, and welcomed into Canadian life and society. Racism is unacceptable in all forms, so please take the time to read these resources to better understand the challenge and its solutions:
- 10 important words in anti-racism work – ISSofBC Anti-Racism Advisory Group, 2018
- Navigating race in Canadian workplaces – Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, 2018
- Anti-Racism Education – Vancouver Public Library
- Parliamentary secretary’s statement for Anti-Racism Awareness Week – BC Government, 2023
