Anti-Racism Action Committee

Anti-Racism Action Committee

The Anti-Racism Action Committee (ARAC) was formed in 2020 to help support the learning, action, and ever-present need to combat systemic racism in Calgary. They advise Council and provide leadership on developing and implementing a community-based anti-racism strategy. The Committee monitors emerging community opportunities; identifies systemic barriers to accessing City of Calgary programs and services; and recommends opportunities to work with community partners and organizations to address structural racism. 

Get involved

Members of the Anti-Racism Action Committee are a diverse group of Calgarians who have:

  • Expertise in challenging systemic or structural racism 
  • Lived and living experience of racism and/or professional, academic or cultural expertise in anti-racism work
  • The ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with community connections that can inform the Committee’s work 
  • An understanding of the present-day impacts of systemic racism and human and civil rights issues from historical origins
  • An openness to supporting and leading anti-racism initiatives, people, and communities towards meaningful and positive change
  • Knowledge and understanding of systems like education, health and justice in Calgary
  • Knowledge and understanding of the importance of intersectionality

If you are interested in applying to sit on the Anti-Racism Action Committee, learn more about the appointment process for City of Calgary boards, commissions and committees and what’s involved.

Calgary’s commitment to anti-racism

The City of Calgary is committed to proactively dismantling systemic racism and the root causes of racial inequities and injustices in municipal programs and services. Learn more about The City’s commitment and Calgary’s Anti-Racism Strategic Plan.

Calgary’s Anti-Racism Strategy is interconnected with teams across organization to improve equity and reduce barriers, ensuring all Calgarians are represented and are able to access City services. See the illustration below to learn how our teams are working together on this work.

Get in touch

Do you have a question or want to learn more about ARAC? Contact us at arac@calgary.ca.

Documents for download

  • Community Anti-Racism Action Strategy - Executive Summary

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  • Community Anti-Racism Action Strategy

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