Racism In Edmonton

• What’s the holdup with the City of Edmonton’s anti-racism strategy?

  “In my view, it has taken longer than needed, to be frank,” said Sharif Haji, executive director of Africa Centre in Edmonton.

  Politics

  Jan 10, 2023
  
• Organization that works with homeless Edmontonians hearing more bigoted, hateful rhetoric lately

  Boyle Street Community Services says it is seeing an increase in hateful and bigoted comments from Edmontonians in recent weeks.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2022
  
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• ‘I own all parts of my identity’: 3 generations of Muslim women reflect on hate in Canada

  In a year marked with turmoil and abuse hurled at the Muslim community, three generations of women in Edmonton are reflecting on the past, present and future.

  Perspectives

  Sep 3, 2021
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• Edmonton city council votes to look at implementing recommendations from report on racism, diversity, safety

  "We've provided the base for a good conversation to continue and so it's now in the hands of policymakers," said a member of the task force.

  Politics

  Apr 7, 2021
• ‘Hate-filled’: Pro-white Instagram account connected to Edmonton school condemned by officials

  The Edmonton Public School board is condemning a "white alliance" student group connected to Strathcona High School that appeared on social media over the weekend.

  Education

  Feb 16, 2021
• Edmonton woman shocked to find racist note on her car

  An Edmonton woman came out of a grocery store last week to find a note that told her to go back to her country.

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2019
• 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
• 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