EDI resources

Again, this is by no means comprehensive. It is growing collection of different mediums – articles, research, videos, infographics, podcasts, social media. You will find that these resources are based on where I am situated. I recommend the resources this way:

  1. Check out a category you’re interested in learning more about, and begin with the resources below the “Background Info” section.
  2. Continue by exploring resources under “For Growth and Reflection” to look into actionable steps.
  3. Check out the glossary below when you come across words you’re unfamiliar with.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME OF THESE RESOURCES MAY CONTAIN DISTRESSING DETAILS.

glossary

Categories

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Background Info
SOCIAL IDENTITY: reflecting on social justice foundational concepts
[lesson, university of wisconsin-madison]
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUITY?
[article, general assembly]
What is Intersectionality?
[VIDEO, KIMBERLÉ CRENSHAW]
INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE GUIDE
[article, NORTHWESTERN]
Oppression, discrimination, and prejudice explained
[ARTICLE, ONTARIO TECH UNIVERSITY]
WHAT IS PRIVILEGE?
[VIDEO, BUZZFEED]
POWER AND PRIVILEGE IN CANADA
[INFOGRAPHIC & EXPLANATION, DR. AMY TAN]
FORMS OF PRIVILEGE
[ARTICLE, MEDIA SMARTS]
PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION IN CANADA
[ARTICLE, THE CANADIAN ENCYCLOPEDIA]
NOT ALL…
[INSTAGRAM POST, FARIDA D]
For Growth & Reflection
NORMALIZING UNLEARNING
[INSTAGRAM POST, SO INFORMED]
BE A BETTER ALLY
[ARTICLE, HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW]
Why It’s Important to Think About Privilege — and Why It’s Hard
[ARTICLE, GLOBAL CITIZEN]
HOW PRIVILEGED ARE YOU?
[VIDEO, BUZZFEED]
HOW TO ALLY
[INSTAGRAM post, MARIE BEECHAM]
BEING AN “ALLY”
[INSTAGRAM POST, SANA POWELL]

Anti-Racism

Background Info
racism – history in canada
[website, the canadian encyclopedia]
racism in canada
[VIDEO, CTV NEWS]
“systemic racism”
[INSTAGRAM POST, asian feminist]
HOW TO TEST FOR IMPLICIT BIAS
[VIDEO, GLOBAL NEWS]
ANTIRACISM LEARNING SERIES
[LEARNING MODULES & RESOURCES, GOV’T OF CANADA]
canadians’ experiences of racism
[article, ctv news]
WHAT’S THE HISTORY OF ANTI-BLACK RACISM IN CANADA?
[ARTICLE, NEW YOUTH]
canada’s anti-racism strategy
[website, gov’t of canada]
black communities in canada: a rich history
[VIDEO PLAYLIST, NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA]
THE NATIONAL FORUM ON ANTI-ASIAN RACISM
[EVENT RECORDINGS, UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA]
For Growth & Reflection
How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them
[VIDEO, TED TALK -Vernā Myers]
Creating a safe space for dialogue on antiracism
[pdf, canadian centre for diversity and inclusion]
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEING “NOT RACIST” AND ANTIRACIST
[VIDEO, ted talk – IBRAM X. KENDI]
HOW TO BE ACTIVELY ANTI-RACIST
[Instagram post, GOOD GOOD GOOD]
As Asian Canadian scholars, we must #StopAsianHate by fighting all forms of racism
[ARTICLE, UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA]
WHAT BIPOC NEED FROM WHITE FRIENDS – A THREAD
[INSTAGRAM POST, MARIE BEECHAM]
HELPFUL REBUTTALS FOR FRUSTRATING CONVERSATIONS
[INSTAGRAM POST, SO INFORMED]

Colonialism & Decolonization

Background Info
pulling together: foundations guide
[digital book, kory wilson x bc campus]
THE STOLEN LIVES
[DIGITAL BOOK, FACING HISTORY & OURSELVES]
CALLS TO ACTION
[pdf, truth and reconciliation commission of canada]
spirit bear’s guide to trc’s calls to action
[book pdf, first nations child and family caring society of canada]
orange shirt day
[article, the canadian encyclopedia]
For Growth & Reflection
INDIGENOUS ALLY KIT
[PDF, Montreal Urban Aboriginal Community Strategy Network]
PART 1: ACCOUNTABILITY IN OUR LIFETIME
[INSTAGRAM POST, PLATFORM_CA X ASSEMBLY OF 7 GENERATIONS]
PART 2: ACCOUNTABILITY IN OUR LIFETIME
[INSTAGRAM POST, PLATFORM_CA X ASSEMBLY OF 7 GENERATIONS]
CROSS-COMMUNITY SOLIDARITY
[REPORT, COMMUNALLY PROJECT X ALLY SQUARED]
Calls to Action Accountability: A 2021 Status Update on Reconciliation
[REPORT ANALYSIS & OVERVIEW, YELLOWHEAD INSTITUTE]
Indigenous TikTok Star Michelle Chubb Embraces Vulnerability in Her Videos
[INTERVIEW, TEEN VOGUE]
SETTLERS TAKE ACTION
[ARTICLE, ON CANADA PROJECT]
UNDERSTANDING ONGOING SOLIDARITY WITH THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF THIS LAND
[PDF, ON CANADA PROJECT]
12 docs on Indigenous life in Canada
[ARTICLE, CBC]

Disability & Accessibility

Background Info
things people with disabilities wish you knew
[video, buzzfeedvideo]
INTRODUCTION TO DISABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
[LEARNING MODULE, MICROSOFT]
UNDERSTANDING BARRIERS TO ACCESSIBILITY
[pdf, university of ottawa]
WHAT WOULD A TRULY DISABLED-ACCESSIBLE CITY LOOK LIKE?
[ARTICLE, THE GUARDIAN]
MAKING AN ACCESSIBLE CANADA FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
[WEBSITE, GOV’T OF CANADA]
disability awareness and inclusion
[website, city of toronto]
casual ableist language
[VIDEO, ANNIE ELAINEY]
For Growth & Reflection
is it okay to say disabled?
[VIDEO, BLAIR IMANI]
Let’s Talk About ABLEISM ft. IMANI BARBARIN
[VIDEO, MARS & BLAIR SHOW]

Gender & LGBTQ2+

Background Info
NON-BINARY 101
[INSTAGRAM POST, SO INFORMED]
THE LANGUAGE OF GENDER
[website, gender spectrum]
PRONOUNS 101
[INSTAGRAM POST, SO INFORMED]
lgbtq+ pioneers you should know
[INSTAGRAM POST, SO INFORMED]
honouring the women who fought for equality
[INSTAGRAM POST, SO INFORMED]
NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY
[INSTAGRAM POST, SO INFORMED]
For Growth & Reflection
INTERNATIONAL NON-BINARY PEOPLE’S DAY
[INSTAGRAM POST, SHE SUMMITS FORUM]

Islamophobia

Background Info
ISLAMOPHOBIA IS MORE THAN HATE CRIMES
[VIDEO, ISLAMOPHOBIA IS]
HOW BAD IS ISLAMOPHOBIA IN CANADA?
[VIDEO, GLOBAL NEWS]
GENDERED ISLAMOPHOBIA
[INSTAGRAM POST, PLATFORM_CA]
2018 SURVEY: ISLAMOPHOBIA IN CANADA, STILL A GRAVE PROBLEM
[survey results and analysis, CANADIANS FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST]
ANTI-ISLAMOPHOBIA RESOURCES
[RESOURCE LIST, ISLAMOPHOBIA IS]
For Growth & Reflection
How to counter Islamophobia with social media
[ARTICLE, AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE]
Two decades of Islamophobia: The invisible toll on the health of Muslims in Canada
[article, canadian centre for policy alternatives]