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Jun 30, 2026

Firsthand Experience in Local Government for Youth in Halifax

A rapidly growing Halifax needs civic leaders who bring a fuller range of its residents’ voices, experiences, and perspectives to the table. Beginning today, seven African Nova Scotian youth fellows will gain firsthand experience in local government, strengthen their leadership skills, and build meaningful professional networks across the eight week program. The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) is proud to support the African Nova Scotian Municipal Youth Fellowship, and is […]

Dec 11, 2025

ReconciliACTION: Joint statement between Yellowknife Women’s Society, RCMP and CRRF

Photo: Design by Rachel MacNeill As part of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation’s commitment to walking the path of reconciliACTION alongside Indigenous peoples in Canada, we aim to promote dialogue and support reconciliACTION efforts. In the fall of 2025, the CRRF supported a dialogue between the Yellowknife Women’s Society (YKWS) and representatives of the Royal Canadian […]

Oct 02, 2025

Mohammed Hashim Reappointed as CEO and Executive Director of Canadian Race Relations Foundation

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation welcomes the reappointment of Mohammed Hashim as CEO and Executive Director, as announced by the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, for a five-year term effective October 13, 2025. My colleagues on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation join me in congratulating Mohammed Hashim on […]

Oct 01, 2025

Shared History, Common Future: Celebrating Canadian Islamic History Month 2025

Canadian Islamic History Month honours the diverse contributions of Muslim communities in Canada, from medicine and entrepreneurship to education, art, and civic life. It celebrates deep-rooted connections, shared history, and the ongoing role of Canadian Muslims in shaping a more inclusive and compassionate country. And despite the recent rise of Islamophobia in Canada, there’s still […]

Aug 01, 2025

Emancipation Day 2025: Toward Justice and Better Futures

Photo: Moses Brantford Jr. leading an Emancipation Day parade down Dalhousie Street, Amherstburg, Ontario, [ca. 1894] Alvin D. McCurdy fonds Archives of Ontario, I0027817 On Emancipation Day, we join people across the country in reflecting on the legacy of racist and colonial systems on this land, and the ongoing work to build a more just and equitable […]

Jul 01, 2025

Honouring Truth, Investing in Belonging

On this Canada Day, we take time to celebrate the strength, diversity, and resilience of the people who make up this country. We also reflect on our shared history, including the hard truths that continue to shape our present. Canada is a country built through treaties, migration, and the shared desire to build better. Many […]

Jun 25, 2025

Applications for the 2025-2026 National Anti-Racism Fund for Projects are open

Photo Credit: Circuit Culturel by Learning Loop The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) is currently accepting applications from organizations in Canada who are planning and implementing anti-racism projects in 2025-2026. The National Anti-Racism Fund has awarded nearly $7.3 million in projects funding to over 120 organizations across Canada since its launch in 2022. In the […]

May 30, 2025

National Indigenous History Month: Learning and Moving Forward Together

Photo: Thomas Camus, Burns Lake Festival 2025 (Spirit North) National Indigenous History Month is a moment to celebrate Indigenous peoples, cultures and wisdom. The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is grateful for the wisdom and perspectives generously shared by Indigenous partners, educators, and community members. Our journey toward deeper understanding is ongoing, and we remain committed […]

May 23, 2025

Applications for the 2025-2026 National Anti-Racism Fund for Events and Youth Initiatives are open

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 2025-2026. The National Anti-Racism Fund has awarded close to $11 million to nearly 600 organizations across Canada since its launch in 2022. Last […]

May 20, 2025

2024-2025 Recipients of The National Anti-Racism Fund Projects Grants

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) is pleased to share the 30 organizations who have been selected as recipients of our 2024-2025 National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF) Projects Grants. The CRRF will be providing a total of $2.1 million in funding to bring these projects to life before March 31st, 2026. Awardees include organizations who are […]

May 01, 2025

Honouring the strength, resilience, and contributions of Asian Canadians

Every May, people across Canada celebrate the rich contributions Asian Canadians have made in shaping this country for nearly two centuries, beginning with Chinese immigrants in the 1800s who played a vital role in building the Canadian Pacific Railway and laying the foundations for Canada’s national infrastructure and economic growth. Yet today, many Asian Canadians […]

Mar 14, 2025

Addressing systemic discrimination against Indigenous peoples in Canada’s justice system

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) welcomes the release of Canada’s first federal Indigenous Justice Strategy. This strategy, which was co-developed with First Nations, Métis and Inuit partners, is a key milestone in addressing systemic discrimination and the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the justice system. The Indigenous Justice Strategy is a long time coming. Indigenous […]