Incidents of racism have increased significantly in frequency since the start of the pandemic. A new Angus Reid Institute poll (in partnership with UBC) shows that Canadians of Asian descent aged 18 to 34 are most likely to have experienced, and been affected by, anti-Asian racism and bigotry over the last year.
On June 10 and 11, UBC hosted a National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism in Canada. Through open conversations with key figures in education, health care, media, the corporate world, the not-for-profit sector and government, we’re working to produce bold actions and key priorities to be implemented across the country.
To support the conference, UBC has created a series of videos where prominent Asian Canadians and allies share their perspectives on anti-Asian racism.
Sʔəyəɬəq Elder of Chinese and Musqueam Ancestry, Larry Grant of Musqueam, discusses the persistence of anti-Asian racism in Canada.
We recognize that in a settler colonial state like Canada, systemic racism is deeply rooted in every system of this country.
We each have an active role to play in working against oppression and towards equality, and finding ways to elevate historically and systemically marginalized groups. If you’re interested in learning more about how you can effect real change, we encourage you to read our article on how to be an effective ally.
Stay engaged with the VPFO EDI program and keep learning how we can make a more equitable, diverse and inclusive UBC.