Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Resources
Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Resources
The Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre strives to address racism and other discriminations that impact the lives of our clients, staff, and community members. Find resources that can help you understand and navigate various forms of discrimination.
- Are you a newcomer who wants to share your experiences with racism and other types of discrimination?
- Are you a community member who wants to make a community more inclusive to newcomers?
Contact the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Facilitator, Kaho (she/her), at knishibu@folk-arts.ca
What can I do if I see or experience racism? 👀 (services available to newcomers)
- What can I do if I see RACISM? What if I am targeted?
- What can WE do to stop racism?
- Projects — Canadian Council of Muslim Women
Learn: Black History in Niagara and Canada 📚
Local Information
- The Underground Railroad - St. Catharines
- Salem Chapel BME - Harriet Tubman, Underground Railway, & Abolition of Slavery
Canada
- Black History in Canada | The Canadian Encyclopedia
- Fact Sheet: Key Historical Facts about Anti-Black Racism and Discrimination in Canada
Get involved! List of local anti-racism and Black-led organizations 🤝
- Future Black Female
- Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association
- Matter of Black
- Blackowned905
- Niagara African Caribbean Culture Organization
- OPIRG Brock
Need funds to start an anti-racism project? 🌱
Learn: How does racism affect different groups of people? 🔍
Islamophobia
- Canada’s unions: urgent action needed to end Islamophobia, protect Muslim communities
- https://islamophobia-is.com/watch/
- Policy-Recommendations_NCCM.pdf
Anti-Black Racism
Anti-Asian Racism
Xenophobia
Anti-Indigenous Racism
Anti-semitism
Our Mission
We celebrate and promote cultural, social and economic inclusion and well-being of all immigrants and newcomers.
Our Vision
We are a gateway to equitable, respectful and welcoming communities for immigrants and newcomers in Niagara.
