Anti-Racism Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4
INTRODUCTION 4
TERRITORY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 7
TERMS 9
READ – BOOKS 10
READ – ARTICLES 12
WATCH 13
LISTEN 13
SIGN 14
DONATE 15
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS 16
DATES TO REMEMBER 17
EXPLORE
UVIC RESOURCES

INTRODUCTION

In consideration of current events, the Commerce Students’ Society (CSS) wants to utilize
our platform to acknowledge the social injustices and racism that continues to take place
within our country. As these troubling and devastating times continue, we must
acknowledge the inherent inequality and systematic oppression our students and the
world face.

Racism of any kind is unacceptable to the CSS, and we stand in solidarity as one with our
students, faculty and the Gustavson Community.

Our first step towards providing a more inclusive and accommodating community for all
business students, the CSS team has compiled some useful resources and information for
students looking to learn more and/or get more involved in anti-racism efforts.

We all have work to do; it is all of our responsibilities to read, listen and engage in
proactive action towards building both our local community and greater community. It is
time to stand together, as a community, and make a difference.

We hope that this guide provides you with at least a snapshot into current issues and ways
that you can get involved. We acknowledge that this resource guide is not an exhaustive
list. There are insurmountable amounts of information and antiracism resources available.
We have included resources from our UVic community, Victoria community, Canadian
community and global community to provide a greater understanding of issues near and
far to us. We hope this guide can provide you with some basic information, encourage you
to find out more and take action in a few ways such as signing petitions, donating or
supporting anti-racism organizations, and educating yourself and others.

If you have any questions, comments, or resources you think would be helpful, do not
hesitate to contact the Executive of Community Outreach, Allie da Silva, at
[email protected].

TERRITORY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Commerce Students’ Society would like to acknowledge the Communities and
Nations in whose territories the University of Victoria campus resides: the Lekwungen
(Chekonein, Chilcowitch, Swengwhung, Kosampsom, Whyomilth, Teechamitsa,
Kakyaakan, Songhees, Esquimalt) and WS̱ ÁNEĆ (SȾÁUTW/Tsawout, WJ̱ OȽEȽP/Tsartlip,
BOḰEĆEN/Pauquachin, WSIḴEM/Tseycum) Peoples. We would also like to express
gratitude to the other local Peoples and Nations in this region including the MALAXEt
(Malahat), Scia’new (Beecher Bay), T’Sou‐ke (Sooke), Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht Peoples.
The university, and it's students have benefited off of this beautiful land. We recognize the
injustices upon local peoples and the benefits we reap from them, and we encourage
students to give back what they can to the land and its people.

TERMS

PRIVILEGE is the special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a
particular person or group. Different types of identity can afford an individual privilege. A
few of these include: gender, race, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

Example: Male privilege

WHITE PRIVILEGE is an institutional (rather than personal) set of benefits granted to
those of us who, by race, resemble the people dominating the powerful positions in our
institutions. This refers to the unquestioned and unearned set of advantages,
entitlements, benefits and choices bestowed on people solely because they are white.
Generally, white people experiencing such privilege do so without being conscious of it.

Examples:
- Walking around a department store without being followed.
- Coming to a meeting late and not having lateness attributed to race.
- Being able to drive a car in any neighbourhood without being perceived as being in
the wrong place or looking for trouble.
- Turning on the television or looking to the front page and seeing people that look like
you.
- Sending a 16-year old out with his new driver's license and not having to give him a
lesson on how to respond if the police stop him.

Learn more: White Privilege - Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack by Peggy McIntosh

RACISM is a complex system of beliefs and behaviours, grounded in a presumed
superiority of one’s own race, oftentimes the white race. These beliefs and behaviours are
conscious and unconscious; personal and institutional; and result in the oppression of
people of colour.
A simpler definition is racial prejudice + power = racism.
Examples:

- Actively choosing to not hire a person due to their race.
- Following a person of colour around a store thinking they will steal something.
- Racial slurs.

ANTI-RACISM is defined as the work of actively opposing racism and promoting changes
as well as equity, inclusivity and racial tolerance in political, economic, and social life.
Example: Educating one’s self on racial issues and supporting organizations that are bringing
awareness and fighting policies of racial disparities.

DISCRIMINATION is an action or a decision that treats an individual or group unfairly or
negatively based on reason such as their race, age, or disability.
Example: A person is systematically referred to secondary screening at an airport due to the
colour of their skin. This may be a case of discrimination based on colour.

PREJUDICE is a pre-judgment or unjustifiable, and usually negative, attitude of the
preconceived notions of one type of individual or group.
Such negative attitudes are typically based on unsupported generalizations (or
stereotypes) that deny the right of individual members of certain groups to be recognized
and treated as individuals with individual characteristics.

STEREOTYPING A stereotype is a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea
of a particular type of person or thing.
Example: All Asians are good at math.

TOKENISM is the action resulting from pretending to give advantages to minorities in
societies, in order to give the appearance of fairness.
Example: Hiring a person who belongs to a minority only to prevent criticism and to give off
the appearance that people are being treated fairly.

COLOURISM is prejudice or discrimination based on the shade of an individual skin tone,
which typically favours lighter skin. Often, individuals within the same race with lighter
skin are allowed certain privileges over those with darker skin.
Example: Seeing primarily light-skinned Black individuals within popular culture, including
Rihanna, Beyonce, Cardi B and Will Smith.

MICROAGGRESSIONS are subtle or commonplace comments or actions that often
unconsciously or unintentionally express prejudiced attitudes towards members of a
marginalized group, such as a racial minority.
Example: “Black women are 3 times more likely than white men and 2.5 times more likely
than white women to hear a coworker express surprise about their language skills or other
abilities (a common microaggression).” Citation

SYSTEMIC RACISM is when racism is embedded into institutions and organizations of
society. In other words, the way that society's system operates is racist.
Example: Having less access to educational, financial, housing and health care resources.

SYSTEMATIC RACISM is the set of practices that discriminate on the basis of race. In
other words, it is the practices of racism within the system.
Example: Hiring managers rejecting resumes due to “black-sounding” names.

READ – BOOKS

How to be an Antiracist
Ibram X. Kennedy
Non-fiction discusses the concepts of racism through personal
experiences, touching on historical events and contemporary
events.

Me and White Supremacy
Layla Saad
A 28 day eye opener guide that identifies the impact of white
privilege discussing concepts like white fragility, color blindness,
and structural change.

When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir
Patrisse Cullors and Asha Bandele
It follows the acquittal of three women who were labelled
terrorists for saying Black Lives Matter. An empowering account of
survival, strength and resilience.

Between the World and Me
Ta-Nehisi Coates
This non-fiction book is written as a letter to the author’s son about
the reality, feelings, and the racist violence in American Culture. A
journey from fear to an honest understanding of the world as it is.

White Fragility
Robin J. DiAngelo
Discusses why it’s so hard for white people to talk about racism
and that everyone has unconscious racial bias. She uses examples
to propose that are insulated from feelings of racial discomfort.

Sister Outsider
Audre Lorde
Consisting of 15 essays and speeches, Lorde takes on many
different essential topics such as sexism, racism, homophobia, and
class. Her prose is lyrical, reflecting struggle but offers messages of
hope.

So You Want to Talk About Race
Ijeoma Oluo
Each chapter title in this book asks a question related to race.
Advice is provided to the readers on race-related discussions with
statistics supporting the book’s arguments. She offers the clarity
needed to dismantle the racial divide.

The New Jim Crow
Michelle Alexander
This book discusses African American race-related issues,
specifically for men and mass incarceration. It’s a stunning rebirth
of a caste-like system, locked behind bars, and denied the rights
they supposedly won in the civil rights movement.

READ – ARTICLES

White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack by Peggy McIntosh

Heteropatriarchy and the Three Pillars of White Supremacy by Andrea Smith

White People: This is how to check your privilege when asking people of color for labor by Sophia
Stephens

3 things to keep me from rolling my eyes at your White privilege: Gabriella Cazares by Kelly
White

The Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture By Tema Okun and Kenneth Jone

WATCH

Indian Horse (movie)
Follows the life of Native Canadian Indian Horse as he survives
residential and life amongst the racism of the 1970’s. Saul must
find his own path as he battles stereotypes and alcoholism as a
talented hockey players.

The Hate You Give (movie)
Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend
Khali at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressure from all
sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for
what’s right.

To Kill a Mockingbird (movie)
Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the depression-era South, defends a black
man against an undeserved rape charge, and his children against
prejudice. This film is based on the award winning novel, “To Kill a
Mockingbird”.

Blackkklansman (Movie)
Based on true events.
Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer from Colorado
Springs, CO, successfully manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux
Klan branch with the help of a Jewish surrogate who eventually
becomes its leader.

When They See Us (miniseries)
Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when
they’re falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park. Based on
a true story. An intimate and sensitive look on the famous Central
Park Five Tragedy.

Dear White People (TV series)
At a predominantly white Ivy league college, Winchester university,
a group of black students navigate various forms of racial, social
justice, and other types of discrimination.

13th (documentary)
A thought provoking documentary where scholars, activists and
politicians analyze criminalization of African Americans and the
United States prison boom.

Decolonization is for Everyone (TEDTalk)
Nikki Sanchez discusses what colonization looks like and how it can
be addressed through decolonization. She is a Pipil/Maya and
Irish/Scottish educator, indeginous media media maker, and
environmental educator.
500 Years in 2 Minutes (YouTube video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7LY-fXzhZI
Wab Kinew talks about what went wrong by going through five
hundred years in a two minute video.

LISTEN

The Henceforward (listen here)
Considers relationships between Indigenous Peoples and Black
Peoples on Turtle Island, and how they have been influenced by
anti-blackness and settler colonialism. In turn, the team behind the
podcast looks into collaboration opportunities between the two
groups, and what their lived experiences are like.
Red Man Laughing (listen here)
Hosted, created and produced by Anishinaabe comedian Ryan
McMahon. Ryan’s storytelling comedy style is fast paced, loose &
irreverent as he explores the good, the bad & the ugly between
Indian Country & the mainstream on RML. RML dedicated its fifth
season entirely to the theme of reconciliation.

Missing and Murdered (listen here)
Connie Walker traces the story of Alberta Williams, a 24-year-old
woman from the Gitanyow Band in British Columbia who was
murdered in 1989. Walker had received a tip from a former RCMP
officer who investigated the case back in the 90s, leading her to
follow leads on the case that had never been solved.

Colour Code (listen here)
If there’s one thing Canadians avoid, it’s talking about race. This
podcast is here to change that. Join hosts Denise Balkissoon and
Hannah Sung for a new conversation on race in Canada.

Code Switch (listen here)
It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting
for! Hosted by journalists of color, our podcast tackles the subject
of race head-on. We explore how it impacts every part of society —
from politics and pop culture to history, sports and everything in
between.

To discover more Indigenous podcasts, follow this link: https://www.indianandcowboy.com/listen

SIGN

Petitions that you can sign to demand actions are taken and to show your support of the
issues.

Change KKK Status into Terrorist Organization
Hands Up Act
We are Done Lying
Justice for Breanna Taylor
Demand Racial Data on Police Related Deaths in Canada
Mandatory Anti-Racist Education in Canadian Schools
Make National Aboriginal Day/Indigenous People's Day a Statutory Holiday in Canada
Other Petitions available to sign Demanding Justice for Individuals

DONATE

Organizations that you can donate to help them in their fight to increase equality,
inclusion and diversity within our society and larger world.

Black Lives Matter
Black. Business and Professional Association
Across Boundaries
Justice for Regis
National Bail Fund Network
Black Health Alliance
BC Aboriginal Child Care Society

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

Black or Indigenous-Owned organizations in our Victoria community that you can
support.
Comprehensive list of Black-owned businesses in Victoria:
https://blackownedbiz.ca/search-result/?q&in_cat&in_loc=13&website#038;in_cat&in_loc=13&
website
Comprehensive list of Indigenous-owned businesses in Victoria:
https://gvha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/202006-IBD.pdf

Sarpino’s Pizzeria
https://sarpinos.ca/
Sarpino's offers the highest-quality traditional and gourmet pizzas, a wide variety of
authentic pastas, succulent chicken wings, a variety of salads, cheese bread, garlic bread,
desserts, and beverages.

The Local
https://thelocalvictoria.com/
The Local is deemed “Victoria’s Sunniest Patio” and offers a variety of good eats & good
drinks to enjoy in their pub & restaurant atmosphere.

House of Boateng Cafe
https://houseofboateng.ca
Their culinary philosophy is simple: Nothing is more inspiring than fresh ingredients. Chef
Castro’s inspiration comes from his west African roots and the bounty Vancouver Island has
to offer.

Songhees Gift Shop & Cafe in the Songhees Wellness Centre
https://www.songheesnation.ca/home
The Songhees Wellness Centre is a 55,000 sq.ft multi-purpose building which houses sports
facilities including a fitness studio, international-sized wood floor multi-sport court, bleacher
seating for 350 and team change rooms as well as a Gallery Cafe and Gift Shop.

DATES TO REMEMBER

3rd Monday of January Martin Luther King Junior Day
(January 18, 2020) https://www.britannica.com/topic/Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Day
This day celebrates Martin Luther King Junior’s achievements
combating racial descrimination.

February 1- March 1 Black History Month
https://bcblackhistory.ca/learning-centre/black-history-month/
Originally founded in the United States, Black History Month
celebrates the achievements of African Americans, and it is now
celebrated internationally.

March 21 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Descrimination
https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-racism-day
Adopted by the General Assembly, this day stands in solidarity
for all peoples suffering from racial discrimination.

June 1- 30 National Indigenous History Month
https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/national-indigenous-history-month
During the month of June, all of Canada is encouraged to
acknowledge the culture, contributions and sacrifices of the
Indigenous peoples of Canada.

June 19 Juneteenth
https://www.juneteenth.com/
Juneteenth commemorates the abolishment of slavery in the
United States.

June 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day
https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/national-aboriginal-day-10-ways-to-cele
brate
National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrates Indigenous
heritage, accomplishments and culture.

September 30 Orange Shirt Day
https://www.oranges hirtday.org/about-us.html
Orange Shirt Day commemorates the survivors of Residential
Schools.

EXPLORE

CarmenRose’s Resource Centre for Allies (Database of petitions and lists of protests)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zNqYh3CoK8Qmnq75IQ0HawxxXl4dO0FuqdsC2i7g
VLo/edit#gid=1945028741

Rachel Ricketts (Resources and workshops to aid in the dismantling of and healing from
white supremacy)
https://www.rachelricketts.com/racial-justice-resources

Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. (Indigenous-led organization providing resources to
promote inclusion for Indiginous Peoples in the workplace)
https://www.ictinc.ca/resource-centre

Jack.org (Resources to support the mental health of black youth)
https://jack.org/antiracismresources

The Glitter Guide (Directed towards allies, this guide offers articles, books, podcasts,
videos and more addressing structural oppression)
http://theglitterguide.com/2020/05/30/resource-guide-for-anti-racism-being-an-educated-ally-
for-poc/

Sarah Sophie Flicker & Alyssa Klein (Various resources to educate white people)
http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES

Anti-Racism Project (List of anti-racism resources as well as Zoom workshops)
https://www.antiracismproject.org/resources

Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC’s resource guide and publications)
https://www.nwac.ca/browse/

Showing Up for Racial Justice (Political- based toolkit and resource guide)
https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/resources.html

Jenna Arnold (People to follow and educational reads for children and adults)
https://www.jennaarnold.com/resources

UVIC RESOURCES

UVic Native Students Union
https://www.uvicnsu.ca/

The UVic Native Students Union is a student-run collective dedicated to supporting the
Indigenous student community at the University of Victoria. They organize numerous
cultural and educational events for students.

UVic Students of Colour Collective
https://soccollective.com/

The Students of Colour Collective (SOCC) is a collective of self-identified people of colour,
self-identified Indigenous and mixed race people at the University of Victoria. Anyone
identifying as BIPOC (black, indigenous, person of colour) is welcome to use their lounge
and in-space resources. Allies, and other community members are welcome to join and
participate in their events.

The SOCC provides informative, and engaging workshops around anti-racism work,
including decolonization, appropriation, and much more.

UVic African & Caribbean Students’ Association
https://uvicacsa.blogspot.com/

The African-Caribbean Students Association (ACSA) is a University of Victoria Students’
Society-sponsored student organization, founded to increase cultural awareness and
solidarity within the African and Caribbean Diaspora on the University of Victoria
campus.

UVic Equity & Human Rights
https://www.uvic.ca/equity/index.php

Equity and Human Rights is a resource for all UVic community members, providing
education, information, assistance and advice in aid of building and supporting an inclusive
campus. They work closely across all units to build equity and diversity through education,
prevention and structural initiatives. When issues and concerns arise, they are here to
assist community members and help guide them through the range of available resolution
options.