Racism
UN report slams Nova Scotia education system’s treatment of African Nova Scotians
By Marieke Walsh Political Reporter
Three decades after Nova Scotia’s school systems were integrated, a UN report says the “educational inequities’ between African Nova Scotians and other Nova Scotians remains unchanged. Continue reading
NFL Take a Knee protest hits home for some Edmonton Eskimos players
It may be in a different country — and even a different league — but the Take a Knee protest sweeping the NFL is resonating with some Edmonton Eskimos players. Continue reading
UN council to discuss report calling on Canada to address anti-black racism
The final report will be based on consultations with government officials and interest groups during an October 2016 mission to Ottawa, Toronto, Halifax and Montreal. Continue reading
Indigenous woman in Saskatchewan says she was racially profiled by Sears employee
The woman said a Sears employee asked her to put her items down, accusing her of not being able to afford them. Continue reading
Man in viral Abbotsford racist rant video pleads guilty to assault
By Matt Lee News Anchor/Reporter
Karry Corbett was captured on camera by an Abbotsford lawyer last October after getting into an argument with a parking enforcement officer. Continue reading
Kind Winnipeggers come forward to show Syrian refugees they’re welcome in Canada
By Zahra Premji Reporter
Just two days after hateful words were written on the fence where six Syrian refugee families live, many Winnipeggers have come forward to offer words of kindness and offer a helping hand. Continue reading
‘It’s getting worse’: Former refugee speaks about racism faced almost daily in Winnipeg
By Zahra Premji Reporter
A Syrian refugee family was greeted by hateful words written on the fence outside their home on Tuesday. They said this isn’t the first time their family had been targeted and it’s not the first time for other refugee families in Winnipeg either. Continue reading
London-area Indigenous group: Sen. Beyak resignation ‘best-case scenario’ but ‘doubtful’
As mayors of some of Canada’s biggest cities call for the resignation of a controversial senator, the head of a local advocacy group says that’s the best case scenario, but unlikely. Continue reading
Donald Trump defends pardoning of former sheriff Joe Arpaio
Donald Trump says Joe Arpaio did a “great job for the people of Arizona” but was treated “very unfairly” by the Obama administration. Continue reading
Alberta seeks public help as it crafts new policies to combat racism
The Alberta government is looking for more help from the public as it looks for ways to combat racism. Continue reading
