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.”