A Call for the Collection of Race-Based Data
Back in the summer, I wrote a blog post calling for the federal government to adopt a strictly Race-Based Analysis, which would include but not be limited to the collection of racially disaggregated or race-based data. Many months later, this vision is much closer to coming to fruition. For [...]
Celebrate 1325 by Turning Ink on Paper into Actions on the Ground
Twenty years ago, and after many years of mobilization and advocacy by women’s movements and civil society, the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, on women, peace and security, was unanimously ratified. The evidence was overwhelming that the inclusion of women in peace negotiations results in a more stable, [...]
The Invisible Visible Minority: Time for Change
As we conclude this series and look forward to upcoming changes across every level of our government and within every aspect of our collective Canadian society, I am hopeful that real and tangible progress will be seen. However, I know as well as anyone that political and forward momentum [...]
The Invisible Visible Minority: Institutional and Carceral Racism in Canada
As we move through the implications of Systemic Racism on people’s lives, it is critical that we consider the impact of state-run institutions such as jails and prisons. Across our country, people of all races are sitting in prison cells. How and why did they get end up here? [...]
The Invisible Visible Minority: Discrimination and Marginalization in School
As we established in our previous blogs, a racialized family that barely has found jobs will be forced to live in a low income neighbourhood, and thus begins another struggle with their children’s education. It is an undeniable fact that children in low income neighbourhoods do not get the [...]
The Invisible Visible Minority: From Inadequate Housing to Discrimination
Racial discrimination can manifest as negative attitudes against, and poor treatment of, those who live in a particular area or neighbourhood. Researchers have documented instances of people living in such neighbourhoods being unable to obtain insurance, get couriers to make deliveries, or have a taxi driver pick them up [...]