This report explores anti-racism initiatives in Canadian K-12 education, with an intentional focus on rural and Northern regions, with the objectives of understanding the experiences of racialized and newcomer students and identifying promising anti-racism strategies and practices. Drawing from academic, public, and policy sources, the report analyses how racism manifests and how anti-racism efforts…
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Report: Safer Schools Without Policing Indigenous and Black Lives In Winnipeg
Researcher Fadi Ennab partnered with Police-Free Schools Winnipeg, a grassroots advocacy group of parents, students, and teachers organizing for equitable schools without police involvement, to conduct this research. The goal of the project was to examine the experiences of Indigenous and Black families related to safety and policing in Winnipeg schools. The report is…
Read More...Resources on Intimate Partner Violence against Immigrant and Refugee Women
The Violence Against Women Learning Network Newsletter (September 2018 issue) focuses on Violence against Immigration and Refugee Women. The issue is a collaboration between OCASI and the Centre for Research and Education on Violence against Women and Children at Western University. The issue aims to: Counter common misconceptions related to Intimate Parnter Violence (IPV) Examine…
Read More...Website: Parenting in Manitoba / Être parent au Manitoba
Created by the government of Manitoba, this website provides parents access to current, evidence-based information on pregnancy and child development. The website features over 120 articles on topics like safe swaddling techniques, tips for starting solid foods and how to tell the difference between a sore throat or strep. The site also features a specific…
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YMCA of Greater Halifax / Dartmouth: Gender Based Violence Prevention Project
Made possible thanks to the support from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth has launched a new Gender-Based Violence Prevention Project (GBVP) through their YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs. The project began in September 2017 with a focus on working with newcomer children, youth, and families to raise awareness about gender-based violence and how to access available resources…
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