BIPOC
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Saskatchewan sees first Black legal clinic launched in SaskatoonTAYFFI launched Leading Change Justice Navigation for Black Adults in Saskatchewan, to educate participants on ways to overcome racialized barriers.Apr 21
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Black Canadians worry possible recession would hit anti-racism progress at work: reportA KPMG survey has found that most Black Canadians feel their employers have made progress on anti-Black racism in 2022, but worry a possible recession would threaten gains.CanadaJan 30, 2023
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Realtors, consumers facing racism on the job and when buying and selling homes: OREAThe Fighting for Fair Housing report released by OREA says one in four BIPOC say a client has refused to work with them because of their identity.CanadaSep 27, 2022
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Halifax group aims to increase BIPOC representation in natural sciencesA group of student scientists in Halifax offers free workshops and programming dedicated to youth with the goal of increasing BIPOC representation in the natural sciences.ScienceAug 25, 2022
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United Way in Guelph, Ont. establishes new funding stream to help marginalized groupsA total of 15 groups will share in $275,000 in funding. United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin is one of a few social service providers in Canada to offer the funding stream.CanadaAug 5, 2022
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Black, Indigenous inmates face greater barriers to returning to society, audit findsAuditor general Karen Hogan found Black and Indigenous offenders experienced poorer outcomes than any other groups in the federal correctional system.CanadaMay 31, 2022
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Edmonton Pride Festival returns to Churchill Square under new organizationAfter eight years, the Edmonton Pride Festival is returning to Churchill Square on June 25.CanadaMay 9, 2022
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Edmonton police hope 3 new diverse volunteer groups will improve community relationsThree new groups of diverse volunteers are now working with the Edmonton Police Service, representing groups who often face racism or discrimination.CrimeMar 11, 2022
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Black, Indigenous Peoples likely to have little to no trust in police: Statistics CanadaPeople from the Indigenous and Black community speak about recent data from StatCan regarding how there is little to no trust in the police for these two groups.CanadaFeb 25, 2022
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Edmonton committee unanimously approves anti-racism strategyEdmonton councillors unanimously approved Monday the anti-racism strategy with three immediate priorities. It will go to council Feb. 22.PoliticsFeb 14, 2022
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