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Jun 08, 2026

Turning Ideas into Impact: Applications Now Open for Events and Youth Initiatives

Photo: In Her Voice 2025 – Shay Markowitz Photography The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF)’s National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF) for Events and Youth Initiatives is now accepting applications from organizations across Canada who are organizing anti-racism events and youth initiatives in 2026-2027. Over the past four years, more than 700 organizations across Canada have turned ideas into action with the support of […]

Jun 01, 2026

National Indigenous History Month 2026: Living Histories, Shared Responsibilities

Photo: Elder Ann Smith at a Spirit North event National Indigenous History Month is a celebration of the strength, cultures, knowledge, and leadership of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, and a reminder that these histories and contributions extend far beyond a single month. Indigenous histories are living, evolving, and shaping our present and future. […]

Woman engaging with children in a classroom. - Une femme discute avec des enfants dans une salle d'école

May 11, 2026

2025-2026 Recipients of the National Anti-Racism Fund for Projects

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) is pleased to announce the 49 recipients of our 2025-2026 National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF) for Projects. The organizations selected will receive nearly $2.5 million to carry out antiracism initiatives across Canada.

Jan 27, 2026

Remembering the Past and Building a Future Free from Hate: Holocaust Remembrance Day 2026

On the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day by reaffirming our commitment to confronting antisemitism and strengthening the rights and safety of Jewish people in Canada. Today, we remember the six million Jewish lives taken in the Holocaust, as well as the survivors, and all who resisted persecution. Their stories […]

Young children playing and smiling in the snow. | Des jeunes enfants jouent dans la neige en souriant.

Jan 21, 2026

2025-2026 Recipients of the National Anti-Racism Fund for Events and Youth Initiatives

Photo: Spirit North – Burns Lake Festival 2025 captured by Thomas Camus The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) is pleased to announce the 130 recipients of our 2025-2026 National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF) for Events and Youth Initiatives (EYI). The organizations selected will receive nearly $1.2 million to carry out antiracism initiatives across Canada from now until September 30, 2026. NARF Events and Youth Initiative awardees include organizations planning community‑based, public, social, […]

Mar 21, 2025

Reflecting on the 60th Anniversary of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

60 years ago, the United Nations adopted the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD), marking a groundbreaking step in the global effort to eradicate racism. The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) was established by the United Nations and is informed by the International Convention. Observed annually […]

Photo of three stone columns with the names of 6 men engraved on the front. The columns have metal leaves on top. - Une photo de trois colonnes en pierre, avec les noms de 6 hommes gravés sur le devant. Les colonnes ont des sculptures de feuilles en métal sur le dessus.

Jan 29, 2025

National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia

Memorial for the six men who were killed in the 2017 attack, located near the mosque in Quebec City. Photo credit: Quebec City Today marks the eighth anniversary of the Quebec City mosque attack, a tragedy that claimed six lives, injured many, and left a scar on Canadian history. We remember and honour the victims: […]

A Black woman stands at a microphone on stage, wrapped in a colourful blanket. She is delivering a speech or performance. In the background, bright red balloons and lights are visible, contrasting with the dark setting. Une femme noire se tient devant un micro sur scène, enveloppée dans une couverture multicolore. Elle prononce un discours ou fait une performance. En arrière-plan, des ballons rouges vifs et des lumières sont visibles, contrastant avec le décor sombre.

Nov 07, 2024

2024-2025 Recipients of the National Anti-Racism Fund for Events and Youth Initiatives

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) is happy to announce that more than 130 organizations have been selected as recipients of our 2024-2025 National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF) for Events and Youth Initiatives (EYI). These initiatives will carry out transformative work across Canada from now until June 2025, through a total of $1,085 million of funding. […]

Oct 04, 2024

Islamic History Month 2024

Islamic History Month in Canada is an occasion to honour the contributions of Muslims across Canada and remind us of the diverse stories, cultural milestones, and enduring impact Muslim communities bring to collective Canadian identity. This year, Islamic History Month is overshadowed by a troubling recent rise of Islamophobia in Canada. The National Council […]

An Indigenous elder speaks into a microphone, gesturing with his hand during a panel discussion. Four other panelists, including two women and two men of diverse backgrounds, sit at a table in the background.

Sep 27, 2024

More action needed to advance reconciliation

Colonial violence has an enduring legacy. The residential school system, which operated in Canada for over a century, forcibly removed Indigenous children from their families and communities, subjecting them to cultural assimilation, abuse, and neglect. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the survivors, their families, and those who did not return, while also […]

Sep 24, 2024

The CRRF welcomes Canada’s Action Plan on Combatting Hate

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation welcomes the announcement of the first comprehensive federal plan to confront hate in Canada. Over the last three years, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation has been a leading partner to the Government of Canada in the development of the Canadian Action Plan on Combatting Hate. The CRRF has provided key […]

Sep 19, 2024

CRRF’s National Anti-Racism Fund 2024/2025 open for new project applications

Photo: The People Bridge Advocacy Inc The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF)’s National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF) is once again accepting applications from organizations across Canada who are organizing anti-racism projects in 2024-2025. Since its launch in 2022, the National Anti-Racism Fund has awarded nearly $8 million to over 400 organizations across Canada. In this upcoming […]