Anti-racism

Resources to help people better understand racism and anti-racism, and tools for building racial equity in our communities.
If you are the victim or have witnessed a racist or hate incident, learn how to safely take action or report a hate crime.
- Last updated: February 5, 2021
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A curated selection of over 800 movies and documentaries relating to race and class curated by our online video streaming service Kanopy. Users have access to 4 plays per month (but unlimited access to Great Courses and kids' content). Log into Kanopy and then click Browse > Social Sciences > Race and Class studies.
New to Kanopy? View a tutorial.
Download the app: iOS | Android
Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only.
A fantastic e-book list on race and racism curated by our Librarians, available through our Overdrive (Library2Go) e-collection.
Overdrive is our largest collection of ebooks and downloadable audiobooks. Search for, check out, and download titles through our catalogue or the Library2Go website. Using a tablet or phone? Get the Libby by OverDrive App, find West Vancouver Memorial Library, and enter your barcode/PIN to log in. For more information visit or call the Information Desk.
Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only.
New to OverDrive (Library2Go)? View a tutorial.
on the shelf
Check these out next time you’re in the Library.
Books on Race and Racism
Books on Race and Racism
Books Featuring Black Kids by Black Authors: Primary Grade
Books Featuring Black Kids by Black Authors: Primary Grade
Books Featuring Black Kids by Black Authors: Middle Grade
Books Featuring Black Kids by Black Authors: Middle Grade
on the web
These recommended websites are free and easily accessible! All you need is an internet connection.
A list of 20 podcast that look at the Black experience and anti-Black racism.
This series of three fact sheets focuses on racism experienced by Indigenous people in Canada - how to understand it in historical context, how it affects individuals and communities, and what programs, policies and strategies exist to combat it. From the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH).
Links to resources, news stories, opinion pieces, and scholarly articles on race in Asian, or in Asian diaspora communities, from UBC's Department of Asian Studies.
Resources for educators from the British Columbia Teachers' Association.
#BlackLivesMatter was founded in 2013 in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murderer. It is now an international human rights movement originating from within the African American community, which campaigns against violence and systemic racism towards Black people.
Here is the link for our local chapter, Black Lives Matter Vancouver.
A national helpline available to Black youth to support their health, mental wellbeing, education, and communities. They are available toll-free at 1-833-294-8650.
A great educational resource building awareness of the history of Blacks in BC, and celebrating their historical and current achievements in the arts, education, government, sports, science, etc.
An up-to-date portal from CBC with articles and videos on "Being Black in Canada", with highlights from arts, sports, books, streaming video, and CBC's archives.
Centre for Diversity and Innovation
Based in the North Shore, the Centre for Diversity and Innovation (CDI) is dedicated to educating and empowering people, communities, and organizations about diversity and inclusion. They have compiled helpful resources on the following topics:
An open source starter guide to help you become a more thoughtful and effective ally.
The Hogan’s Alley Society (HAS) is a non-profit organization committed to highlighting the presence of Black history in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia. HAS adopts a research-driven approach to community development that seeks to preserve and promote the historical, cultural, societal, and economic contributions made by Black Settlers and their descendants to Vancouver, Greater Vancouver, the Province of British Columbia, the Pacific Northwest, and Canada.
A great post from British Columbia's Clicklaw, with resources on legal topics related to Black Lives Matter including human rights, police accountability, protest rights, and getting legal help.
This site offers tools, research, tips and ideas for people who want to increase their own understanding and to help those working toward justice at every level – in systems, organizations, communities and the culture at large.
Born from the vision of Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, Gwawaenuk Elder, Reconciliation Canada is leading the way in engaging Canadians in dialogue and transformative experiences that revitalize the relationships among Indigenous peoples and all Canadians.
The Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network is the BC government's new multi-faceted, province wide approach for identifying and challenging racism. The program will connect communities with information, supports and training they need to respond to, and prevent future incidents of, racism and hate. Also provides information on how to report hate crimes in BC.