Intergenerational Programming: a vehicle for promoting intra and cross cultur...Nancy Santiago Negrón
How intergenerational programming can help communities bridge the racial/ethnic divide by aiding in the transfer of knowledge, history, and relationships.
Race Issues - Comic Meme Series About MicroaggressionsCanadianCMF
Race Issues is a relatable comic meme series created as a way of expressing the overlooked yet extremely common ways that people of colour are treated in a variety of social settings in our nation. We reached out to youth across the country, both in person and online, and asked them to share their unfiltered stories about how race plays a role in their daily interactions. Common themes emerged from the many responses we received, and the notion of microaggressions was included by each individual.
Microaggressions can be hard to identify unless you’ve experienced them personally, and that’s because they can manifest in so many ways. Essentially, a microaggression is any kind of behavior that emphasizes one’s “different-ness”-- usually a reference to their race or ethnicity. It can be projected through ignorant questions, avoidance,
or even a backhanded compliment. While racist comments are normally blatantly obvious, micro-aggressions are much more difficult to recognize, which is why they occur so frequently. These subtle social cues are often unintentional; however, a lack of intent does not mean that these words and behaviors are harmless.
The images and stories presented within these comics symbolize a disconnect between the perception of an equitable Canadian society and the very real experiences of Indigenous peoples of this land and racialized Canadians. Although diverse cultures do coexist and
thrive within Canada, many individuals cannot help but feel that their identity is constantly compared and contrasted to whiteness. It is up to all of us to be more conscious of the ways we treat each other, and to avoid the use of microaggressions by being more aware of how biases, stereotypes, and misconceptions frame the way we interact with
others. Differences are what make our country such a vibrant and unique place to live, and we all have to learn to embrace people that look, speak, and act differently than we do. When we choose to acknowledge that our personal experiences are not universally
shared by everyone, we will no longer react in ways that “other” people for not being just like us. We exist within a time and generation where there is no one way to look or speak Canadian, and it is important that we continue to challenge the assumption that there is.
The goal of this project is not only to highlight the impact of micro-aggressions, it was also developed with the hope to initiate a constructive dialogue on how we can better work together to make ALL Canadians feel welcome and worthy.
A Long Way To Go: Educators Perspectives of Multiculturalism and Racism in Al...CanadianCMF
Racism creates a ripple effect of exceedingly detrimental impacts to individuals, communities, and the collective wellbeing of any given geographical or social region as a whole. Though all who experience racism are subject its negative and harmful effects, children are especially vulnerable to the consequences. Racism exists in many forms, including racially or culturally-based prejudice, discrimination, bias, stereotyping, or violence. In order to gauge the level of racism that school-aged children experience in Alberta, as well as assess teacher preparedness with regards to teaching multiculturalism in classrooms, we conducted a research project and subsequent report outlining the issues. The report examines race relations in K-12 classrooms throughout urban and rural Alberta, and measures teacher knowledge and preparedness in the context of educating students on multiculturalism and racism.
From August 2017 to June 2018, teachers were contacted in person and online to complete an anonymous survey that answered various questions related to the research topic. Teachers were also given the opportunity to elaborate on their responses through comments on the online questionnaire, as well as through in person interviews. The researchers received 150 responses that were later used for the purposes of data analysis and to compose a research report that was released to the public on July 22, 2019. Another purpose of the research was for the foundation to examine if there is a need to develop a K-12 resource hub that teachers could utilize in order to teach multiculturalism, anti-racism, and inclusion to their classrooms in the future.
Within the results, half of respondents surveyed answered that students at their schools do engage in racism. This result is significant as it supports the idea that racism is still a considerable problem in Alberta that impacts children and youth, whose brains, personalities, and identities are still developing. Further research results are outlined in the report.
It is hoped that our research results will raise awareness about the magnitude of the issues discussed, and that further steps will be taken in order to address racism among school-aged children, including future research projects.
Intergenerational Programming: a vehicle for promoting intra and cross cultur...Nancy Santiago Negrón
How intergenerational programming can help communities bridge the racial/ethnic divide by aiding in the transfer of knowledge, history, and relationships.
Race Issues - Comic Meme Series About MicroaggressionsCanadianCMF
Race Issues is a relatable comic meme series created as a way of expressing the overlooked yet extremely common ways that people of colour are treated in a variety of social settings in our nation. We reached out to youth across the country, both in person and online, and asked them to share their unfiltered stories about how race plays a role in their daily interactions. Common themes emerged from the many responses we received, and the notion of microaggressions was included by each individual.
Microaggressions can be hard to identify unless you’ve experienced them personally, and that’s because they can manifest in so many ways. Essentially, a microaggression is any kind of behavior that emphasizes one’s “different-ness”-- usually a reference to their race or ethnicity. It can be projected through ignorant questions, avoidance,
or even a backhanded compliment. While racist comments are normally blatantly obvious, micro-aggressions are much more difficult to recognize, which is why they occur so frequently. These subtle social cues are often unintentional; however, a lack of intent does not mean that these words and behaviors are harmless.
The images and stories presented within these comics symbolize a disconnect between the perception of an equitable Canadian society and the very real experiences of Indigenous peoples of this land and racialized Canadians. Although diverse cultures do coexist and
thrive within Canada, many individuals cannot help but feel that their identity is constantly compared and contrasted to whiteness. It is up to all of us to be more conscious of the ways we treat each other, and to avoid the use of microaggressions by being more aware of how biases, stereotypes, and misconceptions frame the way we interact with
others. Differences are what make our country such a vibrant and unique place to live, and we all have to learn to embrace people that look, speak, and act differently than we do. When we choose to acknowledge that our personal experiences are not universally
shared by everyone, we will no longer react in ways that “other” people for not being just like us. We exist within a time and generation where there is no one way to look or speak Canadian, and it is important that we continue to challenge the assumption that there is.
The goal of this project is not only to highlight the impact of micro-aggressions, it was also developed with the hope to initiate a constructive dialogue on how we can better work together to make ALL Canadians feel welcome and worthy.
A Long Way To Go: Educators Perspectives of Multiculturalism and Racism in Al...CanadianCMF
Racism creates a ripple effect of exceedingly detrimental impacts to individuals, communities, and the collective wellbeing of any given geographical or social region as a whole. Though all who experience racism are subject its negative and harmful effects, children are especially vulnerable to the consequences. Racism exists in many forms, including racially or culturally-based prejudice, discrimination, bias, stereotyping, or violence. In order to gauge the level of racism that school-aged children experience in Alberta, as well as assess teacher preparedness with regards to teaching multiculturalism in classrooms, we conducted a research project and subsequent report outlining the issues. The report examines race relations in K-12 classrooms throughout urban and rural Alberta, and measures teacher knowledge and preparedness in the context of educating students on multiculturalism and racism.
From August 2017 to June 2018, teachers were contacted in person and online to complete an anonymous survey that answered various questions related to the research topic. Teachers were also given the opportunity to elaborate on their responses through comments on the online questionnaire, as well as through in person interviews. The researchers received 150 responses that were later used for the purposes of data analysis and to compose a research report that was released to the public on July 22, 2019. Another purpose of the research was for the foundation to examine if there is a need to develop a K-12 resource hub that teachers could utilize in order to teach multiculturalism, anti-racism, and inclusion to their classrooms in the future.
Within the results, half of respondents surveyed answered that students at their schools do engage in racism. This result is significant as it supports the idea that racism is still a considerable problem in Alberta that impacts children and youth, whose brains, personalities, and identities are still developing. Further research results are outlined in the report.
It is hoped that our research results will raise awareness about the magnitude of the issues discussed, and that further steps will be taken in order to address racism among school-aged children, including future research projects.
Culturally responsive education must be highly valued among educators, policy-makers and families. This slide-share comes from an assignment at Western Governors University as an undergraduate in their Special Education (K-12) and Elementary Education (K-8) program.
http://entrelib.org/conferences/2013-conference/scheduled-presenters/
Project APRCH (Agency in the Preservation of Refugee Cultural Heritage) asks refugees to speak in their own voice (agency) about how they wish to document (record for posterity), perpetuate (ongoing practice/survival) and disseminate (make accessible) their cultural heritage. By using a “scholarship of dialogue” approach, we seek to be culturally competent in this endeavor.
–Nora J. Bird, Assistant Professor, UNCG Department of Library and Information Studies
–Clara M. Chu, Professor, UNCG Department of Library and Information Studies
–Fatih Oguz, Assistant Professor, UNCG Department of Library and Information Studies
Cultural Competency Research -- Jenn Chin's presentationinterculturalpg
Jennifer Chin, with adviser Julian Agyeman, conducted research on cultural competency curriculum within accredited planning schools. The results are outlined in this PowerPoint presentation.
Equity-in-action is a community-centered process. By bringing business teams and school communities together to build budgets, we can collectively reimagine engagement and target funds to better serve students.
This collaborative work is critical—and timely. A worldwide pandemic has exacerbated longstanding inequities around the world—and close to home. At the same time, America’s racial reckonings are reverberating in every aspect of society.
As communities call for societal renewal, including an examination—and transformation—of systems, policies and investments, school communities play a critical role in shaping the world on the other side of the crisis.
The path forward begins with conversations, commitments and collaborations focused on our bottom line: student success.
Culturally responsive education must be highly valued among educators, policy-makers and families. This slide-share comes from an assignment at Western Governors University as an undergraduate in their Special Education (K-12) and Elementary Education (K-8) program.
http://entrelib.org/conferences/2013-conference/scheduled-presenters/
Project APRCH (Agency in the Preservation of Refugee Cultural Heritage) asks refugees to speak in their own voice (agency) about how they wish to document (record for posterity), perpetuate (ongoing practice/survival) and disseminate (make accessible) their cultural heritage. By using a “scholarship of dialogue” approach, we seek to be culturally competent in this endeavor.
–Nora J. Bird, Assistant Professor, UNCG Department of Library and Information Studies
–Clara M. Chu, Professor, UNCG Department of Library and Information Studies
–Fatih Oguz, Assistant Professor, UNCG Department of Library and Information Studies
Cultural Competency Research -- Jenn Chin's presentationinterculturalpg
Jennifer Chin, with adviser Julian Agyeman, conducted research on cultural competency curriculum within accredited planning schools. The results are outlined in this PowerPoint presentation.
Equity-in-action is a community-centered process. By bringing business teams and school communities together to build budgets, we can collectively reimagine engagement and target funds to better serve students.
This collaborative work is critical—and timely. A worldwide pandemic has exacerbated longstanding inequities around the world—and close to home. At the same time, America’s racial reckonings are reverberating in every aspect of society.
As communities call for societal renewal, including an examination—and transformation—of systems, policies and investments, school communities play a critical role in shaping the world on the other side of the crisis.
The path forward begins with conversations, commitments and collaborations focused on our bottom line: student success.
Working with Ethnic Diversity in a Pluralistic SocietyHuman di.docxambersalomon88660
Working with Ethnic Diversity in a Pluralistic Society
Human diversity is a significant factor in working with all people. It is not only a determinant of individual and social functioning; it also affects every aspect of practice in human service. Only when human service workers are sensitive to differences among people, knowledgeable about their causes and effects, and skillful in recognizing and working with them will practice be effective. Although dealing with diversity has always been a part of education for practice, its importance has become increasingly obvious in the last half century. his increased awareness has been sparked by major historical changes. he civil rights movement of the 1960s forced into the forefront of U.S. consciousness awareness of the existence of groups of people within the society who, because of their differences, were denied access to many of its benefits and were subject to personal and institutional discrimination. Changes that came as a result of this movement are reflected in laws and institutions, and minority people themselves have learned that as groups they possess strength, can effect social change, and can demand their rights to full participation in society. A second factor is what has been called the “new immigration” of people fleeing from economic and ecological disaster, civil unrest, wars, starvation, lack of opportunity, violence, and oppression. Earlier immigration had, for the most part, been invited and welcomed when the country was young and needed settlers and workers. However, the country is growing older and no longer needs workers, except in those instances where immigrants can be exploited, as in migrant farm or household workers. In spite of its affluence, the United States faces major problems—unemployment, poverty, crime, violence, drugs, and homelessness. Such problems most strongly affect those Working
Levine, Joanne. Working with People: The Helping Process (Page 64). Pearson Education. Kindle Edition.
without a stable place in the social structure, and newcomers are particularly vulnerable. Because of the destructive experiences they have undergone, newcomers may also bring physical and emotional problems, a history of malnutrition, and lack or loss of schooling. We seem to be moving toward a more pluralistic society wherein sharply different ethnic groups exist side by side, sharing in its benefits and enriching it by their diversity. Such changes do not come easily, and there will always be conflict where there are different interest groups and varying loyalties. However, the inherent strength of a democracy lies in its ability to reconcile them. People carry with them down through the generations vestiges of their original ethnicity, but as they are exposed to different cultures, adaptation takes place, and all of the people and institutions involved are changed by the process. History indicates that this adaptation can be successful until and unless populat.
Ashford 4 - Week 3 - AssignmentDiversity, Inequality, and Imm.docxwildmandelorse
Ashford 4: - Week 3 - Assignment
Diversity, Inequality, and Immigration
Use the following outline to discuss diversity, inequality, and immigration in human services:
Overview of Inequality
. Present the history of inequality and racial injustice in our society. Discuss the current disparities in housing and home ownership, health, health insurance, social mobility, employment status, and political representation. Have such disparities improved over time or have they become progressively worse? What is the current state of prejudice, discrimination, and oppression?
Understanding Ethnicity
. Describe how our overall view of ethnicity has been shaped by cultural definitions, media stereotypes, ethnic identity, institutional racism, and discrimination.
Immigration
. Examine the impact of immigration and immigration policy on cultural diversity and social inequities. What are the current controversies surrounding immigration, and what are your personal thoughts on them from a human services perspective?
Working with Diverse Groups
. As human services professionals, we work with a diverse group of audiences and clients. Discuss the considerations and guidelines for working with diverse groups, such as ethnic minorities, women, the gay and lesbian community, and people with disabilities.
Your assignment should be two- to three-pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), formatted according to the APA guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. You must utilize at least three scholarly sources that are cited according to APA style.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment
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2010 ISAP Conference - Using the Internet and Social Media in Immigrant Servi...settlementatwork
Slides from Marco Campana's 2010 ISAP conference presentation, focusing on how those serving immigrants and refugees can make use of social media in their client service work.
2010 ISAP Conference 2010 Using Internet and Social Media in Immigrant Settle...settlementatwork
Slides from Marco Campana's workshop at the 2010 ISAP conference, focusing on use of social media in the non-profit community-based immigrant services sector in Ontario, Canada.
Media, Modernization and Millenials...What's the future of settlement work?settlementatwork
This presentation, for the Newcomer Organization Network of Peel, provides an overview of key trends and innovations that are and will influence the nature of settlement work and providing services to newcomers to Canada. It focuses on settlement funding "modernization", use and integration of social media in our work, and demographics of service providers, including desirable characteristics agencies should look for, regardless of age.
how to sell pi coins in South Korea profitably.DOT TECH
Yes. You can sell your pi network coins in South Korea or any other country, by finding a verified pi merchant
What is a verified pi merchant?
Since pi network is not launched yet on any exchange, the only way you can sell pi coins is by selling to a verified pi merchant, and this is because pi network is not launched yet on any exchange and no pre-sale or ico offerings Is done on pi.
Since there is no pre-sale, the only way exchanges can get pi is by buying from miners. So a pi merchant facilitates these transactions by acting as a bridge for both transactions.
How can i find a pi vendor/merchant?
Well for those who haven't traded with a pi merchant or who don't already have one. I will leave the telegram id of my personal pi merchant who i trade pi with.
Tele gram: @Pi_vendor_247
#pi #sell #nigeria #pinetwork #picoins #sellpi #Nigerian #tradepi #pinetworkcoins #sellmypi
Exploring Abhay Bhutada’s Views After Poonawalla Fincorp’s Collaboration With...beulahfernandes8
The financial landscape in India has witnessed a significant development with the recent collaboration between Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank.
The launch of the co-branded credit card, the IndusInd Bank Poonawalla Fincorp eLITE RuPay Platinum Credit Card, marks a major milestone for both entities.
This strategic move aims to redefine and elevate the banking experience for customers.
USDA Loans in California: A Comprehensive Overview.pptxmarketing367770
USDA Loans in California: A Comprehensive Overview
If you're dreaming of owning a home in California's rural or suburban areas, a USDA loan might be the perfect solution. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers these loans to help low-to-moderate-income individuals and families achieve homeownership.
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Zero Down Payment: USDA loans require no down payment, making homeownership more accessible.
Competitive Interest Rates: These loans often come with lower interest rates compared to conventional loans.
Flexible Credit Requirements: USDA loans have more lenient credit score requirements, helping those with less-than-perfect credit.
Guaranteed Loan Program: The USDA guarantees a portion of the loan, reducing risk for lenders and expanding borrowing options.
Eligibility Criteria:
Location: The property must be located in a USDA-designated rural or suburban area. Many areas in California qualify.
Income Limits: Applicants must meet income guidelines, which vary by region and household size.
Primary Residence: The home must be used as the borrower's primary residence.
Application Process:
Find a USDA-Approved Lender: Not all lenders offer USDA loans, so it's essential to choose one approved by the USDA.
Pre-Qualification: Determine your eligibility and the amount you can borrow.
Property Search: Look for properties in eligible rural or suburban areas.
Loan Application: Submit your application, including financial and personal information.
Processing and Approval: The lender and USDA will review your application. If approved, you can proceed to closing.
USDA loans are an excellent option for those looking to buy a home in California's rural and suburban areas. With no down payment and flexible requirements, these loans make homeownership more attainable for many families. Explore your eligibility today and take the first step toward owning your dream home.
what is the best method to sell pi coins in 2024DOT TECH
The best way to sell your pi coins safely is trading with an exchange..but since pi is not launched in any exchange, and second option is through a VERIFIED pi merchant.
Who is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins from miners and pioneers and resell them to Investors looking forward to hold massive amounts before mainnet launch in 2026.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade pi coins with.
@Pi_vendor_247
Even tho Pi network is not listed on any exchange yet.
Buying/Selling or investing in pi network coins is highly possible through the help of vendors. You can buy from vendors[ buy directly from the pi network miners and resell it]. I will leave the telegram contact of my personal vendor.
@Pi_vendor_247
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Currently pi network is not tradable on binance or any other exchange because we are still in the enclosed mainnet.
Right now the only way to sell pi coins is by trading with a verified merchant.
What is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone verified by pi network team and allowed to barter pi coins for goods and services.
Since pi network is not doing any pre-sale The only way exchanges like binance/huobi or crypto whales can get pi is by buying from miners. And a merchant stands in between the exchanges and the miners.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant. I and my friends has traded more than 6000pi coins successfully
Tele-gram
@Pi_vendor_247
The secret way to sell pi coins effortlessly.DOT TECH
Well as we all know pi isn't launched yet. But you can still sell your pi coins effortlessly because some whales in China are interested in holding massive pi coins. And they are willing to pay good money for it. If you are interested in selling I will leave a contact for you. Just telegram this number below. I sold about 3000 pi coins to him and he paid me immediately.
Telegram: @Pi_vendor_247
how to swap pi coins to foreign currency withdrawable.DOT TECH
As of my last update, Pi is still in the testing phase and is not tradable on any exchanges.
However, Pi Network has announced plans to launch its Testnet and Mainnet in the future, which may include listing Pi on exchanges.
The current method for selling pi coins involves exchanging them with a pi vendor who purchases pi coins for investment reasons.
If you want to sell your pi coins, reach out to a pi vendor and sell them to anyone looking to sell pi coins from any country around the globe.
Below is the contact information for my personal pi vendor.
Telegram: @Pi_vendor_247
Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank Introduce New Co-Branded Credit Cardnickysharmasucks
The unveiling of the IndusInd Bank Poonawalla Fincorp eLITE RuPay Platinum Credit Card marks a notable milestone in the Indian financial landscape, showcasing a successful partnership between two leading institutions, Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank. This co-branded credit card not only offers users a plethora of benefits but also reflects a commitment to innovation and adaptation. With a focus on providing value-driven and customer-centric solutions, this launch represents more than just a new product—it signifies a step towards redefining the banking experience for millions. Promising convenience, rewards, and a touch of luxury in everyday financial transactions, this collaboration aims to cater to the evolving needs of customers and set new standards in the industry.
how to sell pi coins at high rate quickly.DOT TECH
Where can I sell my pi coins at a high rate.
Pi is not launched yet on any exchange. But one can easily sell his or her pi coins to investors who want to hold pi till mainnet launch.
This means crypto whales want to hold pi. And you can get a good rate for selling pi to them. I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi vendor below.
A vendor is someone who buys from a miner and resell it to a holder or crypto whale.
Here is the telegram contact of my vendor:
@Pi_vendor_247
Turin Startup Ecosystem 2024 - Ricerca sulle Startup e il Sistema dell'Innov...Quotidiano Piemontese
Turin Startup Ecosystem 2024
Una ricerca de il Club degli Investitori, in collaborazione con ToTeM Torino Tech Map e con il supporto della ESCP Business School e di Growth Capital
how can I sell pi coins after successfully completing KYCDOT TECH
Pi coins is not launched yet in any exchange 💱 this means it's not swappable, the current pi displaying on coin market cap is the iou version of pi. And you can learn all about that on my previous post.
RIGHT NOW THE ONLY WAY you can sell pi coins is through verified pi merchants. A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins and resell them to exchanges and crypto whales. Looking forward to hold massive quantities of pi coins before the mainnet launch.
This is because pi network is not doing any pre-sale or ico offerings, the only way to get my coins is from buying from miners. So a merchant facilitates the transactions between the miners and these exchanges holding pi.
I and my friends has sold more than 6000 pi coins successfully with this method. I will be happy to share the contact of my personal pi merchant. The one i trade with, if you have your own merchant you can trade with them. For those who are new.
Message: @Pi_vendor_247 on telegram.
I wouldn't advise you selling all percentage of the pi coins. Leave at least a before so its a win win during open mainnet. Have a nice day pioneers ♥️
#kyc #mainnet #picoins #pi #sellpi #piwallet
#pinetwork
how can I sell pi coins after successfully completing KYC
Colour Of Poverty Outreach 2 Pager ( May 2, 2008 )
1. THE
COLOUR OF POVERTY –
COLOUR OF
CHANGE
NETWORK
- WORKING TO
ADDRESS
AND REDRESS
THE GROWING
RACIALIZATION OF POVERTY
IN ONTARIO
For more information - www.colourofpoverty.ca
2. Colour of Poverty – Colour of Change
about the Colour of Poverty – Colour of Change
Working to build community based capacity to address racialization, the growing racialization of
poverty and the resulting increased levels of social exclusion and marginalization of racialized
communities in Ontario
As is well documented the gap between rich and poor in Ontario ( and Canada ) is widening generally,
but what is much less well understood is that the impact of this growing gulf is being much more
profoundly felt by racialized group members. The increasing “racialization” of all the major social and
economic indicators can be gleaned not only from the statistics on income and wealth, but also from any
one of a number of different measures – such as the increasing rate of incidence and ethno-racial
differentials with respect to targeted policing, inequalities with respect to health status as well as learning
outcomes (eg. higher drop out rates among racialized learners), and the re-emergence of racialized
residential enclaves. All of these are products of the growing social and economic exclusion of racialized
groups from the so-called mainstream of society.
The historic and growing exclusion of racialized group members in Ontario in particular has in fact led to
what some social scientists have described as the racialization of poverty. In the words of Prof. Grace-
Edward Galabuzi of Ryerson University, we’re creating an “economic apartheid” in Canada, and the
trend will continue until and unless action is taken to address and redress the underlying structural and
systemic inequity.
The Colour of Poverty – Colour of Change is working to build concrete strategies, tools, initiatives and
community-based capacity through which individuals and NGO’s ( especially those reflective of the
affected racialized communities ) can begin to develop coherent shared action plans, including creating
effective coordinated strategies for collaborating with mainstream policy analysts and institutions, anti-
poverty advocacy groups, governments, funders and the media so as to best work together to address
and redress this disturbing and growing structural or systemic ethno-racial inequality.
The Colour of Poverty – Colour of Change Steering Committee membership currently includes Access
Alliance Multicultural Health & Community Services, the African Canadian Legal Clinic, the Canadian
Arab Federation, the Chinese Canadian National Council - Toronto Chapter, the Council of Agencies
Serving South Asians, the Hispanic Development Council, Karuna Community Services, the Metro
Toronto Chinese & South East Asian Legal Clinic, Midaynta Community Services, the Ontario Council of
Agencies Serving Immigrants ( OCASI ), Sistering, the South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario, the
Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office - together with academic and research partners – Prof. Grace-Edward
Galabuzi - Ryerson University in Toronto and Uzma Shakir – Economic Justice Fellow of the Atkinson
Foundation.
For more information, contact:
Colour of Poverty – Colour of Change
# 1701 – 180 Dundas St. W., Toronto M5G 1Z8
Phone - 416-971-9676
E-mail - kerr.michael@gmail.com Web-site - www.colourofpoverty.ca
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For more information and to get involved - www.colourofpoverty.ca
3. Colour of Poverty – Colour of Change
what do we mean by racialized poverty ?
More & more people in Ontario come from racialized groups (ie. Aboriginal groups and communities of
colour). These persons face a much higher risk of being poor & being affected by factors linked to
poverty - like unstable/unsafe work conditions and poor health. While poverty can be a concern for
anyone - its causes, forms and lived consequences aren't the same for all. Racialized group members
face particular challenges - made still worse when combined with any additional basis of exclusion – ie.
gender, disability, sexuality or class.
Racialized groups and communities experience ongoing, disproportionate levels of poverty. In other
words, people from Aboriginal and ethno-racial minority groups (ie. communities of colour) are more
likely to fall below the Low Income Cut-Off ( LICO ) measure and to have related problems like poor
health, lower education, and fewer job opportunities, than those from Caucasian or European
backgrounds. While it is possible for anyone to experience low income and reduced opportunities,
individual and systemic racism plays a large role in creating such problems. Prejudice and discrimination
mean that Aboriginal and people of colour are less likely to get jobs when equally qualified and are likely
to make less income than their white peers. It means they are more likely to live and work in poor
conditions, to have less access to healthcare and related supports, and to be victims of police violence.
In societies dominated by people of white, Caucasian or European backgrounds, Aboriginal and different
ethno-racial groups have long been targets of discrimination and social exclusion. Such groups are said
to be racialized or marked, by the dominant group, as inferior. Racism doesn't just refer to individual
beliefs and attitudes toward specific Aboriginal or ethno-racial groups in society, it also includes systemic
and built-in features of society, the way that institutions like education, health, social services and the
justice system function – day in & day out.
Racism has existed in many different forms throughout history. In Canada and other "western" countries,
for example, white people have discriminated against racialized groups through the practice of
colonization, slavery, the deliberate destruction of communities, racial segregation of schools and
neighbourhoods, selective and punitive immigration policies, exploitation of certain groups' labour, over-
policing in both Aboriginal as well as communities of colour, racial slurs, hate crimes and on and on.
Assorted behaviours and policies change over time, but the facts of racialized inequality and unequal
treatment have not gone away.
While some use terms such as "visible minorities" or "people of colour" we prefer the term "non-
Aboriginal racialized groups" as the former could be seen or understood to be too static - relating
primarily to number and colour, while the latter recognizes the dynamic and complex process by which
racial categories are socially produced by dominant groups – in ways that entrench social inequalities
and marginalization.
NOTE - We are aware of Aboriginal realities and lived experience and stand in solidarity with
advocacy efforts to redress their racialized exclusion. We very much believe there are many links
between such struggles and those of other racialized groups in Ontario and Canada. However, we
also acknowledge and respect that Aboriginal claims to justice are distinct and require a different
set of strategies and policy responses due to First Peoples unique and specific historical
relationship with Canada.
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4. Colour of Poverty – Colour of Change
phase one of the colour of poverty campaign
In order to develop the necessary shared sense of awareness and understanding that is needed to
tackle the issues, a series of educational fact sheets have been developed to cover the following priority
topics - a backgrounder and overview on the non-Aboriginal racialization of poverty, health & well-being,
income security, employment, food (in)security, immigration & newcomer settlement, justice & policing,
housing & homelessness, and education & learning. In addition, a complementary short film was
commissioned to document several stories of individuals - people of colour experiencing various barriers
related to individual and systemic discrimination - and how these barriers have affected - and in different
ways impoverished - their day-to-day lived realities. The video is available for use as a DVD.
Using these and other resources to help build local and province-wide community-based partnerships –
Colour of Poverty – Colour of Change members have travelled to communities around the
province such as Hamilton, London, Mississauga, Ottawa, Toronto, Oshawa, Kingston, Peterborough,
Brampton and Windsor - to work with local community partners to help them make best use of the tools
available. In this way we are working to galvanize these local communities into taking positive and
constructive action for needed change. A web-site, an e-list and other related advocacy and e-action
tools are being developed – stay tuned - which will provide the means for the more effective sharing and
dissemination of information, knowledge, strategies, approaches as well as coordinated advocacy
opportunities between and across affected communities as well as the broader public.
In order to develop a Shared Framework for Action a Roundtable is being set in motion for discussions
among the affected non-Aboriginal racialized communities - to provide all affected communities the
opportunity to continue discussing among themselves the actions and strategies needed to reduce
and/or eliminate racialized poverty and the social exclusion experienced by communities of colour. The
initial focus of the Roundtable process - which began at the Colour of Poverty Provincial Forum on April
28-29, 2008 - will be the to jointly finalize the Shared Framework for Action - through which
communities, individuals, groups and organizations will be able to collectively work to address racialized
social exclusion and marginalization - on a coordinated, coherent and consistent province-wide basis.
Then in order to "make change happen" - and to move forward on implementing the Shared Framework
for Action - we are working to create a multi-sectoral dialogue that includes representatives from key
mainstream service providers, social policy institutes and think-tanks, foundations and other funders,
media related organizations as well as government representatives - to provide feedback and support for
the evolving Shared Framework for Action - as drafted by affected communities. Out of this initial
dialogue an ongoing Multi-Sectoral Work Group will be set in motion made up of affected racialized
community representation, as well as representatives of some of the key governmental and other
constituencies as named above. The Work Groups focus will be to develop and monitor an effective
implementation plan for the Shared Framework for Action - best ensuring that the growing racialization
of poverty in Ontario becomes a key if not central focus of all relevant institutional and governmental
policy, program and service discussions and agendas - working towards the long term goal of the
elimination of racialized inequity, exclusion and marginalization in this province.
We both need as well as look forward to your active participation and support !!
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