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Community organizations: Brooks Composite High School Future research / gaps identified: n/a Key findings: Brooks has the highest proportion of Black Canadians of any census tract in Canada, as well as a strong immigrant labour force due to their meat packing industry. Student leaders at Brooks Composite High S...
Community organizations: ActionDignity Habitus Consulting Collective Future research / gaps identified: Conduct a comprehensive review of City policies and practices to identify systemic barriers to equity and inclusion. Collect disaggregated data on the experiences of Indigenous, Black, and diverse racial...
Key populations: racialized refugee and newcomer youth who now reside in Calgary Key recommendations: Dismantling dogmatic ideas is a key part of anti-racist work, where processes of re-learning and change are needed to truly engage newcomer youth in these discussions. Open access: Yes Community organizations:...
Community organizations: n/a Future research / gaps identified: Explore the experiences of Muslim youth from different age groups, socioeconomic backgrounds, and geographic locations in Canada Conduct quantitative studies to provide statistical data to support the findings of this study Identify the impact of a...
Integration timeline: newcomers not defined Community organizations: n/a Future research / gaps identified: n/a Key findings: Five themes with related strategic actions, outcomes, and performance measures to address systemic racism: Integrate racial equity accountability from the inside out Provide anti-racis...
Integration timeline: newcomers not defined Key findings: Themes from community engagements include: Lived and living experiences of hate and racial harassment in public spaces and City properties Racially inequitable processes and procedures in reporting hate crimes and incidents Systemic barriers to accessing...
Key findings: The City of Calgary is committed to removing systemic racism through education, engagement, collaboration, and policy changes. Intersectionality and adopting an anti-colonial lens are key considerations in addressing systemic racism. The framework aims to create anti-racist safe spaces and processes...
Future research / gaps identified: Implement and evaluate the The City of Calgary Anti-Racism Strategic Plan 2023-2027. Integration timeline: not defined Key populations: The City of Calgary and other governmental, organizational, public safety, etc. leaders and institutions Open access: Yes Community organizat...
Community organizations: City of Edmonton City Council Future research / gaps identified: If the Anti-Racism strategy proposal is approved, develop an implementation plan and financing strategy. Key recommendations: 1) Approve the Anti-Racism Strategy, as set out in Attachment 5 of the February 14, 2022, Commu...
Community organizations: Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership Key findings: 1) The survey revealed a prevalence of Islamophobia in Red Deer, highlighting the need for further research on the experiences of the Muslim community. 2) The report emphasized the costs of complacency towards racism, both within visible mi...
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