Resources
Education
BCAFN Interactive map of First Nations in BC
BC Black History Awareness Society
Challenging Racist British Columbia
"This engaging resource has been designed to assist anti-racist educators, teachers, scholars, policymakers and individuals doing anti-racism work to help pierce the silences that too often have let racism grow in our communities, corporations and governments."
Film: Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance
https://www.nfb.ca/film/kanehsatake_270_years_of_resistance/
"In July 1990, a dispute over a proposed golf course to be built on Kanien’kéhaka (Mohawk) lands in Oka, Quebec, set the stage for a historic confrontation that would grab international headlines and sear itself into the Canadian consciousness. Director Alanis Obomsawin—at times with a small crew, at times alone—spent 78 days behind Kanien’kéhaka lines filming the armed standoff between protestors, the Quebec police and the Canadian army.
Film: The Road Forward
https://www.nfb.ca/film/road_forward/
"The Road Forward, a musical documentary by Marie Clements, connects a pivotal moment in Canada’s civil rights history—the beginnings of Indian Nationalism in the 1930s—with the powerful momentum of First Nations activism today."
Opposition to IHRA definition of anti-semitism
Tiny House Warriors
http://www.tinyhousewarriors.com/
"The Tiny House Warriors: Our Land is Home is a part of a mission to stop the Trans Mountain pipeline from crossing unceded Secwepemc Territory."
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Executive Summary and 94 calls to action
https://nctr.ca/records/reports/
Whose Land (Website)
"Whose Land is a web-based app that uses GIS technology to assist users in identifying Indigenous Nations, territories, and Indigenous communities across Canada."
Community Resources
Archway Community Services (Abbotsford)
B.C AAFC/Safespace Network resource for reporting racism in health care
"Putting a stop to anti-black racism in schools and giving students safe learning spaces."
BLACK & INDIGENOUS SELF-CARE AND HEALING FUND
Elimin8hate - Report a Racist Incident
"The Elimin8hate reporting centre will collect data on incidents of racism, hate and violence experienced by the Asian diaspora in Canada...We acknowledge that all Black, Indigenous and People of Colour experience racism on a daily basis, and we stand in solidarity with all racialized groups. This initiative focuses on the experiences of people in the Asian diaspora, in response to growing anti-Asian sentiment resulting from COVID-19."
"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."
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Mental Wellness and Counselling
"Host Consulting Inc. is an Indigenous-led consulting firm comprised of members of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh nations whose unceded territories host the city of Vancouver."
Hua Foundation - Anti-Racism and Solidarities Resource Collection
"As an East Asian centred organization, we feel an obligation to educate and work with both our own community, as well as others who benefit from aspects of white supremacy."
KUU-US Crisis Lines:
Adult Crisis Line: 250-723-4050
Youth Crisis Line: 250-723-2040
BC wide: 1-800-588-8717
Native Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-877-209-1266
The KUU-US Crisis Line Society is a non-profit registered charity that provides 24 hour crisis services though education, prevention and intervention programs
National Council of Canadian Muslims
"we provide spaces for diasporic Asians to understand our histories, explore our identities, examine our privileges and reclaim our power"
Vancouver Black Therapy and Advocacy Foundation
Youth in BC 24 Hour Crisis Lines https://youthinbc.com/
"Youthspace.ca is an online crisis & emotional support chat. We listen without judgement, and keep chats confidential & anonymous.
If you feel unsafe or have already done something to hurt yourself, please call 9-1-1."