Make It Awkward

• Home of former Edmonton Eskimo target of hateful graffiti

  After someone spray painted "KKK" on former Edmonton Eskimo Craig Ellis' garage door, his daughters are speaking out in hopes of inspiring change.

  Crime

  Sep 26, 2017
  
• Community nominates K-Days’ 2017 Local Heroes

  Meet the four inspiring Albertans selected to be honourary K-Days Parade marshals and named Local Heroes after being nominated by their community.

  Features

  Jun 13, 2017
  
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• Edmonton to build plan to put an end to racism and hate

  At a meeting Tuesday, council passed a motion asking city administration to prepare a framework to guide, facilitate and coordinate efforts to support inclusion and eliminate racism in Edmonton.

  Nov 10, 2016
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• Edmonton’s Make it Awkward campaign focuses on offensive Halloween costumes

  The man behind the City of Edmonton's "Make it Awkward" campaign is reminding anyone wearing a costume this Halloween to make sure it's not offensive.

  Education

  Oct 31, 2016
• Another ‘unacceptable’ anti-Islam flyer shocks Edmonton resident

  An Edmonton resident discovered an anti-Islam flyer in her mailbox Saturday, prompting a call to the police hate crimes unit.

  Crime

  Oct 16, 2016
• ‘Turban Eh!’ event scheduled at U of A in response to racist posters

  While many were shocked by the initial act, there has been a up-swell of support for the Sikh community and positive response in its wake.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2016
• University of Alberta removes ‘disturbing racist posters’ from campus

  Staff, students and politicians are speaking out against racism and xenophobia after a series of disturbing posters were spotted on the University of Alberta campus. WARNING: Disturbing language.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2016
• PSA that Jesse Lipscombe was filming when victim to racial slurs now online

  The PSA that actor Jesse Lipscombe was filming for the City of Edmonton when racial slurs were hurled his way two weeks ago is now online.

  Crime

  Sep 19, 2016
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• Racial slur captured on video in Edmonton spurs #MakeItAwkward social media campaign

  The man who was the target of racial slurs in downtown Edmonton earlier this week met with Mayor Don Iveson Friday morning, and the pair used their time together to come up with a concept to fight racism.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2016