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Dec 13, 2022

Behind Racism Exhibition Tour Launches in Halifax

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF), in partnership with the Ontario Science Centre and the Mosaic Institute, are pleased to welcome visitors to the Behind Racism: Challenging the Way We Think exhibition, now open at the Discovery Centre in Halifax. Designed and fabricated by the Ontario Science Centre in partnership with the CRRF, Behind Racism: […]
Dec 10, 2022

International Human Rights Day: Taking stock of human rights in Canada

December 10 marks International Human Rights Day, a moment to commemorate the ongoing efforts to secure human rights for everyone. At a time with growing polarization and divisiveness, upholding human rights remains critical to preserving and advancing dignity for people of all backgrounds, creeds, ethnicities, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, and other identifiable characteristics. Canada’s Charter […]
Nov 17, 2022

Apply now for funding for Black History Month 2023 events and youth initiatives.

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) is inviting applications from individuals and organizations who are preparing events or youth initiatives for Black History Month 2023. Previous events or youth initiatives have included: The CRRF seeks to support and enable organizations through the National Anti-Racism Fund, apply today! To apply for funding for events and youth […]
Oct 27, 2022

CRRF announces recipients of National Anti-Racism Fund

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2022 National Anti-Racism Fund. Community groups and non-profit organizations received over $3.9 million dollars in funding to design events and programming to combat systemic barriers to racialized Canadians and Indigenous people, promote education and research, build public awareness on systemic racism, […]
Oct 26, 2022

Teresa Woo-Paw reappointed as Chairperson of the Board of Directors

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) welcomes the reappointment of Teresa Woo-Paw as CRRF Chairperson of the Board of Directors for a term of four years.  Over the last two years, Ms. Woo-Paw has led the CRRF through strategic planning and execution. She was pivotal in the organization’s transformation which included a tenfold increase in […]
Oct 21, 2022

Storytelling is our superpower: Celebrating Islamic History Month

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) is pleased to announce a national hybrid event in celebration of Canada’s Islamic History Month.  Stereotyping, racism and Islamophobia have long been persistent in Western constructs of Muslim identities. Discrimination against Muslim communities has gained momentum in online and offline spaces, leading to detrimental threats to the safety and […]
Sep 30, 2022

CRRF welcomes its newest team members!

We welcome Communications Manager, Maria Garcia and Atlantic Regional Coordinator, Kevin Harrison Maria Garcia, Communications Manager (Social Media) Maria holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English from York University and post-graduate certificates in Digital Marketing/Social Media and Project Management.  Maria has worked in the non-profit sector for many years and is well versed in community organizing, communications and outreach. […]
Sep 29, 2022

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: An opportunity for Canadians to learn more about the painful legacy of residential schools

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) honours Indigenous, First Nations, and Métis peoples whose lives and communities were shattered by the legacy of colonialism. The CRRF pays tribute to the thousands of children who were abused in the residential school system and the thousands who never came […]
Jul 29, 2022

CRRF marks Emancipation Day

In 2021, Canada’s House of Commons unanimously designated August 1st as Emancipation Day. The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) honours the history and significance of this important commemoration. The evils of the transatlantic slave trade robbed people of their human rights to dignity, health and free association. The brutal practice caused  harm and pain that […]
Jul 09, 2022

CRRF welcomes federal government apology to No. 2 Construction Battalion

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation says an upcoming apology by the federal government to Black Canadian soldiers is a welcome step towards continuing to address systemic anti-Black racism, including incidents in the nation’s past. Members of the No.2 Construction Battalion, Canada’s first and only all-Black military regiment, faced anti-Black racism before, during, and even after […]
Jun 30, 2022

Marking Canada Day with hopes for a more equitable future for all

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation wishes everyone from coast-to-coast-to-coast a peaceful and reflective Canada Day. It is an opportunity to recognize that until systemic barriers are broken down, and past historical wrongs made right, not everyone will be able to celebrate this day. Despite the resumption of many in-person Canada day celebrations, the impacts of […]
Jun 28, 2022

CRRF welcomes its newest team members!

We welcome Veronica Xie, our new HR Advisor, Geneviève Mercier-Dalphond as our new Programs Manager, and Elysia Bryan-Baynes as our newest Communications Manager! Veronica Xie, HR Advisor Veronica is an HR professional with over 5 years experience, primarily working in non-for-profit organizations. She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Windsor. Her […]

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