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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: October 29, 2021

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Race & Class Studies: Kanopy Film List

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.

Race & Racism – Ebook Booklist (Overdrive)

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 Help Desk.

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only.

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Check these out next time you’re in the Library.

Books on Race and Racism

Books on Race and Racism

This Book Is Anti-racist by Tiffany Jewell
This Book Is Anti-racist by Tiffany Jewell
How to Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
How to Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
The Cure for Hate by Tony McAleer
The Cure for Hate by Tony McAleer
Policing Black Lives by Robyn Maynard
Policing Black Lives by Robyn Maynard
Policing the Black Man
Policing the Black Man
Racism Without Racists by Eduardo Bonilla-Silva
Racism Without Racists by Eduardo Bonilla-Silva
Teen Books by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) Authors

Teen Books by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) Authors

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron
This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron
Wings of Ebony by J. Elle
Wings of Ebony by J. Elle
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
Punching the Air by Ibi Aanu Zoboi
Punching the Air by Ibi Aanu Zoboi
Books Featuring Black Kids by Black Authors: Primary Grade

Books Featuring Black Kids by Black Authors: Primary Grade

I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes
I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes
You Matter by Christian Robinson
You Matter by Christian Robinson
ANTIRACIST BABY by Ibram X. Kendi
ANTIRACIST BABY by Ibram X. Kendi
Woke Baby by Mahogany L. Browne
Woke Baby by Mahogany L. Browne
DREAM BIG, LITTLE ONE by Vashti Harrison
DREAM BIG, LITTLE ONE by Vashti Harrison
Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o
Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o
Books Featuring Black Kids by Black Authors: Middle Grade

Books Featuring Black Kids by Black Authors: Middle Grade

Black Boy Joy
Black Boy Joy
Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston
Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston
Dragons in A Bag by Zetta Elliott
Dragons in A Bag by Zetta Elliott
Leon by Jamar Nicholas
Leon by Jamar Nicholas
Twins by Varian Johnson
Twins by Varian Johnson
Operation Sisterhood by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
Operation Sisterhood by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

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20 Podcasts That Confront Racism in America

A list of 20 podcast that look at the Black experience and anti-Black racism.

Anti Indigenous Racism in Canada

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).

Anti-Racism in British Columbia

The Province's anti-racism page is a portal to initiatives and tools that promote multiculturalism, address racism and build inclusive communities, including:

  • Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network
  • Report Hate Crime
  • Anti-Racism FAQs
  • International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Anti-Racism Learning Series

The Government of Canada's Anti-Racism Learning Series provides information on issues around racism and systemic barriers that exist for marginalized and racialized groups in Canada.

It includes learning tools, courses, videos and podcasts on topics such as anti-Black racism, unconscious bias, disaggregated data, mental health and the challenges faced by visible minorities in the public service.

BCTF Anti-racism Online Resources and Websites

Resources for educators from the British Columbia Teachers' Association.

Black Lives Matter

#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.

Black Youth Helpline

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.

British Columbia Black History Awareness Society (BCBHAS)

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.

Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy

From October 2018 to March 2019, the Government of Canada held engagement sessions across the country to gather input from Canadians, especially those with lived experiences of racism and discrimination, in order to help inform the development of a new federal anti-racism strategy. The input is summarized in What we heard — Informing Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy.

  • What We Heard Report
  • Deepening Understanding, Developing Ideas: A Cross-Country Conversation on Anti-Racism
  • Anti-racism resources
  • Building a Foundation for Change: Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy 2019–2022

CBC – Being Black in Canada

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:

Experiencing Racism

Learning About Racism-Anti Racism

Useful Definitions

Chinese Canadian National Council – For Social Justice

An education and advocacy group for Chinese Canadian communities in Canada. They have “Stop the Spread of Racism” and #FaceRace campaigns that grew out of the Covid-19 pandemic. They’ve also released an infographic on COVID-19 anti-Asian Racism In Canada.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) Resource Guide

SFU's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Initiative has partnered with the SFU Library to develop this EDI resource guide. These curates resources help individuals and institutions think more deeply about EDI and understand how these concepts are central to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive spaces.

Guide to Allyship

An open source starter guide to help you become a more thoughtful and effective ally.

Hogan’s Alley Society

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.

Legal Info and Help: Black Lives Matter

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.

North Shore Restorative Justice Society

The North Shore Restorative Justice Society is a non-profit charitable organization that advocates for and supports restorative responses to crime and conflict. The Society has operated the Restorative Response Program, a community-based initiative that provides an effective alternative to the court system, since 1997. The program responds to situations of crime and conflict committed by youth and adults through the facilitation of mediation, conferencing, peacemaking circles and shuttle mediation based on the principles of restorative justice.

Racial Equity Tools

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.

Reconciliation Canada

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.

Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network

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.

Responding to Hate Toolkit: Combat Anti-Asian Racism by Taking Action

A list of resources to help those who may be victims of or witness to racially motivated hate or discrimination, developed by a group of prominent Asian Canadian leaders in collaboration with Ryerson University in response to growing anti-Asian racism since the outbreak of Covid-19. Free downloadable toolkit provides information on the difference between hate crimes, hate incidents and acts of discrimination, as well as links to the various organizations people can reach out to in order to report a hate act, whether they were a victim or witness.

Safe Space

A new project that allows Indigenous patients across BC to anonymously report their positive and negative healthcare experiences, with the first pilot being focused on the experiences of racism in healthcare. The B.C. Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC), whose website hosts the app, aims to use the information to figure out patterns of racist incidents in the health-care sector, and present solutions on how to address these issues with policymakers.

Scaffolded Anti-Racism Resources

Resources and actions to support varying levels of learning and engagement, curated by community activists and academics.

Systemic Racism: What It Looks like in Canada and How to Fight It?

The University of British Columbia's webpage providing the information and links to the resources on what systematic racism is and how to fight it.

Talking About Race – The Smithsonian

A fantastic online portal that provides digital tools, online exercises, video instructions, scholarly articles, and multi-media resources for educators, parents, caregivers, and individuals committed to racial equality. Curated by the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.

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