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The federal Canadian Heritage department and Diversity and Inclusion Minister Bardish Chagger announced $20.4 million in funding for 92 anti-racism projects Canada-wide "that address systemic barriers faced by Indigenous peoples,
Title: Lift Every Voice Description: The project aims to conduct a research study to qualify the lived experiences of Black Nova Scotian musicians as it relates to accessing employment and opportunities to participate within the music industry. Funding Amount: $89,600 Organization: Izaak Walton Killam Health Centre Title: Driving Diversity in our Health Workforce for Indigenous peoples and Africa Nova Scotian Communities: Operationalizing Action on Systemic Barriers Description: The project aims to analyze gaps in the IWK's workforce to promote strategic recruitment and to repres...
From: Canadian Heritage The Government of Canada hosted a National Summit on Islamophobia to provide a platform for Muslim communities to identify concrete ways to enhance federal efforts to combat Islamophobia across the country In Canada, diversity is one of our greatest strengths, yet we know that discrimination and racism continue to take an unacceptable toll on our communities. The recent deadly hate-motivated terrorist attack on a Muslim family in London, Ontario, underscores the urgent need to take further steps to combat Islamophobia and all forms of racism. Today, the Government of C...
07/22/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/22/2021 21:50 The Government of Canada Concludes National Summit on Islamophobia OTTAWA, July 22, 2021 In Canada, diversity is one of our greatest strengths, yet we know that discrimination and racism continue to take an unacceptable toll on our communities. The recent deadly hate-motivated terrorist attack on a Muslim family in London, Ontario, underscores the urgent need to take further steps to combat Islamophobia and all forms of racism. Today, the Government of Canada held a virtual National Summit on Islamophobia. Organized by the...
Share this article Share this article During Black History Month 2021, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, engaged virtually with hundreds of members of Black communities from coast to coast to coast OTTAWA, ON, March 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Every February, during Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the significant contributions that Black communities have made—and continue to make—to the cultural, economic, social, scientific, and political landscape in Canada. While this year's celebrations were held virtually, they were no less significant. Thro...