
CONFRONTING RACISM
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DIVERSITY and INCLUSION LIBRARY
Information for Anti-Racism Community Organizations, Groups and Task-forces.
Anti-Racism Task Forces and Groups
Learn about ongoing efforts to address issues of Racism in Durham Region.
- Ajax Anti-Black Racism Task Force
- City of Pickering Cultural Advisory Committee
- City of Pickering [YOU]nity
- City of Oshawa Community Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee (C.D.E.I.C.)
- Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee
- Community Partners in Diversity
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Community of Practice (DEI CoP)
- Durham Region Anti-Racism Taskforce (DRART)
- Durham CAS Community Advisory Council
- Durham Regional Police Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC)
- First Peoples Indigenous Centre & Durham College Indigenous Advisory Circle
- Francophone Partners Working Group
- Library Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity Staff (LEIDS) Committee – Ajax Library
- Newcomer Advisory Table
- Ontario Power Generation Racial Equity Group
- Pickering Anti-Black Racism Task Force
- Pickering Anti-Black Racism Working Group – Pickering Library
- Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (DIAC)
- World Religion Day Committee (WRD)
- Whitby Chamber of Commerce Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Community Organizations and Groups
Connect with community organizations and groups within the Durham Region.
Employment Support Service Providers
- Achēv
- Agilec
- Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
- Canadian Hearing Society
- Centre d’Emploi Francophone de Durham
- Durham College Community Employment Service
- Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre
- John Howard Society
- META Vocational
- VPI Working Solutions
- YMCA Durham Employment
Cultural and Religious Community Groups
Organizations with Anti-Racism Initiatives
Organizations that have established programs and initiatives for anti-racism.
- Ajax Public Library
- ByBlacks
- Carea Community Health Centre
- Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) / Ajax Welcome Centre
- Durham Black Educators Network (DBEN)
- Durham Childrens Aid Society
- Durham Community Action Group
- Durham Family and Cultural Centre
- DurhamOne
- Durham Region Association of Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs
- Durham Region Migrant Workers Network (DRMWN)
- Family and Community Action Program
- Ifarada Centre for Excellence
- Kujenga Wellness Project
- Network for the Advancement of Black Communities
- Oshawa Public Library
- Pickering Public Library
- Public Allies Inc.
- Women’s Multi Cultural Resource & Counselling Centre (WMRCC)
- Women of Color Durham Collective
Plans – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Resources for plans that address racism concerns in the Durham Region.
Research – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Information that provides insight into statistics and needs assessment for the Durham Region community.
Toolkit – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Information that provides insight into statistics and needs assessment for the Durham Region community.
- AAUW Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit
- Anti-Racist Film Playlist
- Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion Toolkits
- Challenge Racism App
- Challenge Racism Booklet
- Employer Playbook: Strategies for Immigrant Inclusion in Canadian Workplaces
- HireNext
- Racial Equity Tools
- The Racial Equity Playbook
- WES Durham Employer Playbook: Strategies for Immigrant Inclusion in Canadian Workplaces
Courses – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Courses available online and within the Durham Region Community to learn about best practices for addressing racism.
Confronting Racism in Durham – Video Series
Workplace Harassment: Understanding your role in protecting the workplace
“A diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone.”
— Sundar Pichai
Confronting Racism Newsletter
Keep updated on the progress and findings of the project and connect to authentic, transformational, and beneficial content.
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