Racism In Canadian Society by Weston Vanderschaaf https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7 Understanding the effects of Racism in Society and what we are doing to prevent it. en-us 2018-07-29 20:19:11 UTC 2023-07-02 20:03:56 UTC hello@padlet.com Racism What is it ? westonvanderschaaf https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271379777  Racism is prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior (Oxford dictionaries 2018).]]> 2018-07-29 20:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271379777 The Issue westonvanderschaaf https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271379795
  • Racism affects Millions of Canadians
  • Mental Effects on those affected
  • Physical Effects on those affected
  • Restrictions of opportunities and higher skill attainment

    • ]]>     2018-07-29 20:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271379795     References westonvanderschaaf https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271379879 Funding aims to stamp out racism in B.C. (2015, November 26). Retrieved from https://www.e-know.ca/news/funding-aims-to-stamp-out-racism-in-b-c/

    Sign the Petition. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.change.org/p/morocco-stop-racism-against-blacks-now

    Mental illness can lead to cardiovascular disease, says a new study. (2017, May 13). Retrieved from https://www.hindustantimes.com/fitness/mental-illness-can-lead-to-cardiovascular-disease-says-a-new-study/story-ucwDuIleRc1aSe4Yig6McJ.html

    Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) rolls eLearning Initiative "Call It Out". (2018, March 21). Retrieved from https://elearningcarnival.com/2018/03/22/ontario-human-rights-commission-ohrc-rolls-elearning-initiative-call-it-out/

    Faggella, D. (2018, July 05). AI for Crime Prevention and Detection - 5 Current Applications. Retrieved from https://www.techemergence.com/ai-crime-prevention-5-current-applications/

    Racism | Definition of racism in English by Oxford Dictionaries. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/racism

    ]]>     2018-07-29 20:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271379879     Physical Effects westonvanderschaaf https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271379938 Racism can affect those who experience it first hand with the following physical effects.
    • Headaches
    • Increased Heart Rate
    • Sweating
    • A constant fear of being physical or verbally attacked and severe cases
    ]]>     2018-07-29 20:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271379938     Mental Effects westonvanderschaaf https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271380414 Racism can affect those who experience it first hand with the following mental effects.
    • On going feelings of Sadness
    • Anger
    • Feelings of depression
    • Loneliness
    ]]>     2018-07-29 20:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271380414     The Innovation westonvanderschaaf https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271380553
  • Ontario 3 Year Anti-Racism Strategic Plan
    • Innovations within government policies, programs and services 
    • Services the government looks to innovate most to reduce racism include
    • Parenting Programs
    • Focus on Equal chance of obtaining higher education
    • Community outreach

    • ]]>     2018-07-29 20:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271380553     Bill 114 - Anti- Racism Act of 2017 westonvanderschaaf https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271380838
    • Put in place to have the racism prevention strategies to be re-evaluated every 5 years

    • Ensures Long Term Racism prevention

    • Pushes government to innovative existing programs
    ]]>     2018-07-29 20:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271380838     Outcome / Social Justice westonvanderschaaf https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271381594 In terms of social justice in 2013 22%, racialized people live in poverty (Canada 2013), in 2018 that percentage has dropped to 1 in 5 which is 20% (CWP 2018), looking at the stats we can distinguish a 2% decrease within the poverty level of racialized people. This can be attributed to decreased racism and increased oppertunity.]]> 2018-07-29 21:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271381594 Outcome/ Crime Reduction westonvanderschaaf https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271381646 Hate crimes in 2014 there were 82 incidents of hate crimes in Hamilton while as of 2017 this number has dropped to 67 incidents therefore there does seem to be an impact by the innovations set in place.]]> 2018-07-29 21:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271381646 Hamilton Anti- Racism Resource Center westonvanderschaaf https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271381697 This center is available to anyone who experiences racism in Hamilton. The Center will provide those affected with a personal advisor and further support services to solve any issues that may arise. This Center will bring aid to public health and might make those affected by racism feel like there is a safe place to go to speak one to one with there personal advisor (The Spec 2018). 


    ]]>     2018-07-29 21:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271381697     Did you Know? westonvanderschaaf https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271381964 1 in 4 Canadians are affected by Racism on a daily basis.]]> 2018-07-29 21:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271381964 Conclusion westonvanderschaaf https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271382037 Racism is a real social issue and the government and many individuals have done there best to combat it. Racism happens on a daily basis to more people than one might think. Both Bill 114 and the 3 Year anti-racism plan have been implemented to foster innovations among government plans, policies, social support and many other aspects related to racism prevention.]]> 2018-07-29 21:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271382037 What You Can Do! westonvanderschaaf https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271488009
  • The Hamilton Anti- Racism Centre is currently accepting volunteers 

    • Expand your reach and join Anti racism groups on Facebook within Hamilton

    • Sign the petition to stop racism 
    ]]>     2018-07-30 23:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271488009     Racism In Canada Video westonvanderschaaf https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271490142 A quick video to gain some deeper understanding of the Racism issues in Canada.]]> 2018-07-30 23:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/westonvanderschaaf/ef2ga7et2el7/wish/271490142