The United Nations' International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is on March 21 and recognizes that the injustices and prejudices fueled by racial discrimination take place every day.
The Government of Canada identifies this date as "an opportunity to reflect on the fact that while progress has been made, Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities and religious minorities in Canada continue to face racism and discrimination every day. It is also a day to re-commit our efforts to combat all forms of racial discrimination, injustice, systemic racism and hate to ensure a world where everyone is respected, safe, and has equitable access to contribute meaningfully to all aspects of society."
Resisting Equity and Inclusion with Dr. Ismaël Traoré
On Friday, March 25 the Centre for Intercultrual Engagement and SIETAR BC proudly presented a virtual speaking engagement with Dr. Ismaël Traoré. Following the success of previous presentations by Dr. Traoré at Langara College (Becoming a White Anti-racist, Nov. 2019 and Developing an Anti-racist Organization, Feb 2021), this talk explored resistance to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) work within organizations. Participants were presented a model to understand the unique contours of EDI resistance and some of its overt and subtle manifestations, and asked to reflect on how resistance to EDI work appears in their organizational contexts.
This event was recorded March 25, 2022. The recording is available for a limited time only.
UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Resources
- UN: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
- High Commissioner’s message on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: Statement by Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
- UNESCO: Selection of books and documents on Racial discrimination and related themes
Events, Courses, Webinars
- March 22 - Becoming an Anti-racist, Decolonized University with June Francis
- March 22 - UBC Anti-racism Speaker Series – Cicely Belle Blain
- March 25 - Resisting Equity and Diversity with Dr. Ismaël Traoré
- Recorded Webinar - UBC Anti-racism Speaker Series with Anthonia Ogundele & Family
- Recorded Webinar - UBC Anti-racism Speaker Series with Dr. Margaret Moss
- Recorded Webinar - Beyond Sinophobia & Anti-Asian Racism in Canada-China Relations
- UBC Open Online Course - Historical, Systemic and Intersectional Anti-racism: From Awareness to Action
Resources & Support Services
The CIE has put together some resources for both employees and students should anyone experience or witness a racist incident on campus. This list is not meant to be exhaustive, but to be a resource of support and information for our community. If you have suggestions for articles, podcasts, webinars, events, etc., we invite you to contact our office.
Anti-Racism Resources
- Anti-Asian Racism Resources: Educational Resources on the History of Anti-Asian Racism
- Anti-Black Racism: Connecting with snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College’s Black Community
- Anti-Racism Resources
- Challenging Racist "British Columbia": 150 Years and Counting
- City of Vancouver’s Anti-Racism Resources
- Resources for Ending Anti-Black Racism
- Resources for Ending Anti-Indigenous Racism
General Support Services
Student and Staff Resources
- snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara Counselling Resources for Students
- snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara Counselling After-Hours Resources
- snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara Indigenous Education and Services Community Resources
- snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara Indigenous Gathering Space Support
- nəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara Library: Special Topics for Instructors: Race and Racism
- Canada Suicide Prevention Service
- Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of BC
- EFAP: Counselling Resources for snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara Staff
- Empower Me: Mental Health Resources for snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara Students
- Here2Talk: Mental Health Support for students registered in BC post-secondary institutions