Acknowledging Our Partners in Anti-Racism Work
The Social Planning Council is grateful for the support of the Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network, funded by the Province of British Columbia, in the creation of this anti-racism video. This project highlights three grassroots initiatives in our community that raise awareness about racism and demonstrate the power of personal responsibility and allyship in creating meaningful change.
Please scroll down for online resources.
What is an Ally?
In the words of the Anti-Oppression Network, being an ally is “not an identity—it is a lifelong process of building relationships based on trust, consistency, and accountability with marginalized individuals and/or groups of people. Allyship is not self-defined—our work and our efforts must be recognized by the people we seek to ally ourselves with.”
Anti-Racism Resource Links:
Anti-Racism Tools - Resilience BC
Anti-Racism Resources - Provided by our partners at the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL)
Local, Provincial & National Anti-Racism Resources Brochure (2022)
Okanagan Nation Alliance Protocols - Provided by Syilx Okanagan Nation Alliance
Social Planning Council's Commitment to Anti-Racism - Guided by IRCC's Anti-Racism Strategy
**If you have been impacted by racism, we encourage you to call the Anti-Racism Hotline for Canada at the Racist Incident Helpline. This service offers support and resources to individuals affected by racism across the country**
Additional Resources
The following resources offer training, workshops, toolkits, and additional materials focused on anti-racism and allyship.
Cultural Safety Education Sessions - Okanagan Indian Band
https://www.okib.ca/news/cultural-safety-education-dates/
The Okanagan Indian Band offers ongoing Cultural Safety Education sessions covering topics like pre-contact history, truth and reconciliation and Canada's hidden history, aimed at fostering a safe, welcoming environment for learning and allyship.
San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training - Provincial Health Services Authority in BC
The San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program was developed by the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) Aboriginal Health Program.
The Thunderbird Partnership Foundation Resource Library for Service Providers
http://thunderbirdpf.org/nnapf-document-library/
This resource provides a wide range of tools, reports, frameworks, fact sheets and videos, focused on supporting wellness, substance use prevention and Indigenous health and wellness initiatives for service providers.
UBC Center for Excellence in Indigenous Health - Learning Circles
The UBC Learning Circle is a partnership between the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health and the First Nations Health Authority. They offer a platform for sharing Indigenous health knowledge through video conferences and webinars, providing educational resources on wellness and healthcare practices in First Nations communities.
Anti-Racism and Diversity Resources – Queen’s University
https://educ.queensu.ca/resources/teaching-resources/anti-racism-and-diversity-resources
Queen’s University provides a collection of anti-racism and diversity resources for people of all ages, including educators, students, and community members. The materials include lesson plans, reading lists, and mental health supports aimed at fostering inclusive and equitable learning environments.
Resources for the Workplace - AMSSA
https://www.amssa.org/resources/
AMSSA offers a range of workplace-focused resources, including training materials, e-learning courses, and toolkits on diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and mental health support for frontline workers. These resources help organizations create safer, more equitable, and culturally responsive work environments.
