Kwanzaa is celebrated between 26th December and 1st January, by people from a range of African countries and their descendants. It consists of a week of celebrations, which ends with an African feast (called a Karamu) and an exchange of gifts. Happy #Kwanzaa2021#Kwanzaa
Nov 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 1 in 3 women reported abuse in their lifetime. In times of crises, the numbers rise, as seen during #COVID19 and recent humanitarian crises, conflicts and climate disasters. #OrangeTheWorld#IDEVAW
“We see in Muhammad’s case a very disgusting cruelty and mocking of him and his faith as he was calling for help,” said @Viri_Phx , the executive director of @PoderinAction , a Phoenix advocacy group. https://t.co/B0TrDRVKUo
Jobless rate among South Asians stood at 17.8 % (women unemployment 20.4 % vs men 15.4 %), and among Black Canadians at 16.8 % with the same gender trend playing out: more Black women were out of work than Black men. https://t.co/f5lF6pPbFS
#COVID19 stress levels are going up and opportunities for relaxing nerves are reduced. Take care of your #mentalhealth & that of your loved ones. @CEMHW_CESMMT
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Having your #MentalHealth affected by a pandemic doesn't mean you're weak, it means you're human. Asking for support is a sign of courage & our community has resources to help: https://t.co/mvUysonaDa #haveTHATtalk#ItsOKToNotBeOk
Our country is stronger when we have a strong, competent and well-funded public service. History has shown several times that cuts in the public service directly affect the Canadian public and the services they rely on every day. https://t.co/XhghAcksGU
#stopracism whether targeting Asians, Blacks, Muslims, Indigenous or Immigrants. All Canadians deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their ethnicity, skin colour or religion. #DiversityAndInclusion#GCRespect
“I am Canadian." A powerful response to this hateful interaction at a T&T Supermarket in Mississauga.
Chinese and Asian Canadians, especially young people, who watch this video may be filled with anger, fear, and sadness.
https://t.co/zaWKWIyMHu
Chantel Moore, a 26 years old Indigenous woman & mother of a five-year-old girl shot dead by police in her apartment in New Brunswick😢 https://t.co/E8J7Ch6lxZ
The Ministry of Education in Quebec told CBC Kids News that in the span of three weeks, 44 students and 34 staff members had tested positive for the disease. https://t.co/zTNEqYTkQR
To dispel the myth that racist policing is something that happens “over there,” we are sharing this list compiled by journalist and activist Desmond Cole of Black, Indigenous, and other people of colour killed by Canadian police.
https://t.co/7jUtYodKhj
Whether you are a person with white privilege or a person of colour occupying a position of authority, play your role to stop racism and police brutality.