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Afghan Refugees in Toronto are desperately seeking support to expedite claims of family members trapped in Afghanistan
The Canadian government has vowed to evacuate people who worked on its mission in Afghanistan, and to resettle 20,000 vulnerable…
“Islamophobia is alive and in fact, has been growing,” says human rights activist
Muslim communities across Canada are finding it difficult to come to terms with the horrific incident that transpired in London,…
Explained: Canada's Indigenous residential school system
On May 28th, 2021, the remains of 215 children were found buried on the site of a former residential school…
International students who were impacted by the suspension of 10 Quebec institutions demand justice
In late 2020, the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration in Québec issued a decree suspending the processing of international…
Schools in Peel made significant changes to their curriculum in an attempt to educate South-Asians on systemic racism
It’s been a year since the killing of George Floyd. Floyd’s death led to worldwide protests against police brutality and…
Filipino-Canadian youth raise their voices against racial and social injustice
Social media activism has given people around the world an opportunity to speak out about social issues. The Black Lives…
Crowdsourced letter program fosters conversation around anti-Black racism in immigrant communities
“Mom, Dad, Uncle, Auntie, Grandfather, Grandmother: we need to talk.” Talking to your parents about anti-Black racism can be difficult,…
"Artists are also activists"- A look at how the Black Lives Matter Movement influenced art
The phrase “I can’t breathe,” uttered by George Floyd a year ago, has become a rallying cry at demonstrations, in…
University of Toronto's Anti-Black Racism Taskforce is set to confront and address systemic racism across their campuses
University of Toronto’s institutional Anti-Black Racism Task Force was formed to address anti-Black racism and to promote Black inclusion within…
Filipino – Canadian business owner uses her platform to be a better ally to Black communities
Filipina-Canadian business owner Gelaine Santiago is on a journey of learning the ways to become an ally to the Black…
Filipino community comes together to have a healthcare worker's deportation delayed
A Filipino healthcare worker who has been serving on the frontlines in the battle against COVID-19 has had his deportation…
Prime Minister Trudeau tackles questions on vaccine misinformation
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization came under fire last week for sending mixed messaging to Canadians, saying the Pfizer-BioNTech…
Young entrepreneurs in Delhi come together to raise funds and help India breathe
Support is pouring in from various parts of the world in an attempt to help India get through a disastrous…
South Asians in Canada face unique, misunderstood challenges in the age of COVID-19
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in India, members of the South Asian community in Canada are fighting two battles…
Filipino worker from Riyadh wants to find missing sister in Ontario
An overseas Filipino worker in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is asking help to find her only sister. Juliet Roque last spoke…
Life sciences student creates "mask extenders" for the Punjabi community in Brampton
Simrat Arri, a life sciences student who is currently volunteering at a an NGO called Amar Karma. She has seen…
Survey of Asian British Columbians shows anti-Asian racism is believed to be a significant problem that has gotten worse (87%) since start of the pandemic
A shocking number (43%) of Asian British Columbians have experienced racist actions towards them this past year; this includes indirect…