Oppression

• Toronto school board votes to ask human rights commission to assess caste oppression

  Canada's largest school board has voted to ask the Ontario Human Rights Commission to create a plan that would address caste oppression in the public education system.

  Education

  Mar 9, 2023
  
• Western student group calls for change after law professor uses N-word during lecture

  "To be clear - it is not just a 'bad' word. It is a derogatory term. It was and still is used to degrade and dehumanize Black men and women," a letter from BLSA Western reads.

  Education

  Sep 30, 2022
  
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• Lethbridge School Division passes anti-racism and anti-oppression policy

  'Our division’s support of this policy makes a clear statement and acknowledges historic and systemic racism,' said principal Tracey Wong.

  Education

  Sep 28, 2022
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• New documentary showcases Black history in the Prairies

  Collaborators have created a new documentary showcasing the unique experiences and contributions of Black Albertans throughout the province's long history.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2021
• Intersectional feminism and fighting sexual exploitation: Montrealers celebrate International Women’s Day

  On Sunday, Montrealers gathered to celebrate International Women's Day in many different ways, but all with the same goal -- protect women's rights.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2020
• Western University launches working group following professor’s use of N-word

  The group aims to tackle racism on campus and comes after a week that kept the issue front and centre.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2019