Posted:
April 16, 2021
The B.C. government this morning
announced it is providing $372,500 to the Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network to help 36 organizations combat racism in communities throughout B.C., including one in the East Kootenay.
The Cranbrook & District Restorative Justice Society is receiving $5,000 to revise community response protocol to anti-racism in consultation with the community, to provide training for more effective response using the protocol, and to develop a local online reporting tool.
“Racism is real and it’s pervasive in our communities. We must take action to combat racism in our local communities,” said Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives. “Our government is increasing funding for the Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network to empower British Columbians to identify and help stamp out discrimination.”
A network of anti-racism resistance, support, and resources.
On March 19, Resilience BC: Anti-Racism Network launched a new website that will provide support for anti-racism initiatives in communities across the province. The website includes a map with contact information for network members residing within each region, as well as educational tools, and “Report and Support” protocols.
“This new website will give British Columbians the support they need to quickly respond to racism, whether they are a witness or the victim of a hate crime,” said Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives in a press release for Resilience BC.
The network provides a wide range of online resources such as e-learning classes, videos, podcasts, and access to government surveys and statistics. It extends beyond the densely populated urban areas and reaches into various rural communities in British Columbia.
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Should the B.C. Office of the Ombudsperson decline the invitation, city staff have the flexibility to look into other bodies to conduct an independent review. “We unfortunately live in a society where systemic racism exists, accusations of systemic racism need to be taken very seriously, I think that having a conversation about systemic racism and the ways we can all improve and work towards diversity is important and timely,” said councillor Sean Bujtas during the meeting. McCallum-Miller, the youngest and first Indigenous councillor in Terrace’s history, resigned on Feb. 22. She said in a Facebook post that she questioned whether truth and reconciliation was a priority for council.
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