Anti-Asian racism has a long history in Canada, starting with discriminatory laws and policies that targeted Asian communities, such as the Chinese Head Tax, the internment of Japanese Canadians during World War II, and the exclusion of South Asian immigrants. These injustices were based on harmful beliefs that Asian people didn’t belong.

Racism against Asian Canadians has seen a troubling increase in recent years. According to Statistics Canada, from 2022 to 2023, hate crimes reported by Arab and West Asian populations increased 52 per cent and among the South Asian population it rose 35 per cent. In fact, hate crimes targeting the South Asian population rose 227 per cent from 2019 to 2023.

Here are some resources that will assist in addressing anti-Asian racism by encouraging us to learn the history, challenge stereotypes, support those who experience racism, and work together to build welcoming, respectful, and inclusive communities.

• Chinese Candian National Council for Social Justice provides historical resources and resources to develop racial literacy and cultural consciousness.
• The National Council of Asian Canadians (NCAC) is dedicated to confronting anti-Asian racism and dismantling systemic barriers to ensure full and fair participation in Canadian society.
• The Asia Pacific Foundation has assembled resources for combatting anti-Asian Racism and learning about Canadians of Asian descent
• Learn how Anti-Asian Racism spread during the COVID-19 pandemic in this W5 segment:  
•  At The City we’re dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the rich heritage and contributions of Asian communities. Learn how we recognized Asian Heritage Month.

Moh-kins-tsis. Guts-ists’i. Wîchispa Oyade. Otos-kwunee. Calgary. This place is home to more than a million people, including more than 41,645 Indigenous people, as well as a neighbour to other First Nations in the region. Systemic anti-Indigenous racism is evident in discriminatory federal policies such as the Indian Act and the residential school system. It is also manifest in the overrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in provincial criminal justice and child welfare systems, as well as inequitable outcomes in education, well-being, and health. (Anti-racism lexicon - Canada.ca)

Here are some resources to help address anti-Indigenous racism by deepening our understanding of Indigenous histories and experiences, confronting harmful myths, standing with those impacted, and working collectively to create communities grounded in respect, inclusion, and truth.

• The Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada is an educational resource that offers comprehensive, Indigenous-led perspectives on the histories, cultures, and contemporary realities of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada.
• The Institute for Canandian Agencies has assembled Anti-Indigenous Racism Resources
• Indigenous Canada is a 12-lesson Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the Faculty of Native Studies that explores the different histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Canada.
• The City’s Indigenous Relations provides information about local Calgary Indigenous identities and culture, our shared past and journey forward together.

Over 5 per cent of Calgarians self-identify as Black.This community is a mosaic of different shades and backgrounds. In fact, in the last Census, Canada’s Black population identified with more than 300 ethnic and cultural origins. Despite these differences, many share similar experiences of racial discrimination and a common journey towards belonging in an authentic and dignified way.

Prejudice, attitudes, beliefs, stereotyping and discrimination that is directed at people of African descent and is rooted in their unique history and experience of enslavement. Studies show Black Canadians do not have access to the same opportunities as other Canadians. This is systemic discrimination, and it impacts the wellbeing and livelihoods of Black Canadians every day.

Here are some resources to help address anti-Black racism by learning about the history and contributions of Black communities, challenging harmful stereotypes, standing in solidarity with those affected by racism, and working together to create inclusive, respectful, and equitable communities.

• At The City we’re dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the rich heritage and contributions of Black communities. Learn how we recognized Black History Month. 
• Martine Chartrand’s animated short Black Soul dives into the heart of Black culture with an exhilarating trip though history.
• The Canandian Women’s Foundation has assembled resources for ending anti-Black racism.
• The Book of Negroes and Black History Education Guide draws from Lawrence Hill's award-winning historical fiction and provides a guide to examine issues of identity, equality, community, and nation-building in both a historical and contemporary context.
• The University of Toronto’s Anti-Black Racism Pedagogical Collection contains a curated, annotated list of resources related to challenging anti-Black racism in the classroom and strategies to create supportive, inclusive educational spaces for all learners. 

Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jewish people, which may be expressed as hatred or blame, stereotypes, myths (such as denial of the Holocaust and other genocidal campaigns), and conspiracy theories. (Anti-racism lexicon  - Canada.ca) Antisemitism manifests in vandalism, in hate propaganda, and threats of violence to Jewish organizations and schools. In fact, hate crimes against Jewish people increased by 71% between 2022 and 2023 for a total of 900 crimes reported to the police.

Here are some resources to help address antisemitism by learning about Jewish history and culture, challenging harmful myths and stereotypes, supporting those affected by antisemitic hate, and working together to build communities that are inclusive, respectful, and safe for all.

• The Government of Canada provides resources on preserving Holocaust remembrance and combatting antisemitism
• The Alliance of Canadians Combatting Antisemitism is a coalition of community groups, organizations, and individuals dedicated to fighting the alarming rise of antisemitism in Canada.

Includes racism, stereotypes, prejudice, fear or acts of hostility directed towards individual Muslims or followers of Islam, in general. In addition to individual acts of intolerance and racial profiling, Islamophobia can lead to viewing and treating Muslims as a greater security threat on an institutional, systemic and societal level, regardless of actual data. (Anti-racism lexicon - Canada.ca)

Here are some resources to help address Islamophobia by learning about the diverse histories and cultures of people who practice Islam, challenging harmful myths and stereotypes, supporting those affected by anti-Islamic hate, and working together to build communities that are inclusive, respectful, and safe for everyone.

• The Canandian Guide to Understanding and Combatting Islamophobia offers a holistic Canadian view of Islamophobia, its manifestations and various strategies to combat it.
• The National Council of Canandian Muslims is a leading voice for Muslim civic engagement and the promotion of human rights