S Racism
Grants to Address Systemic Hate, Inequity, Racism
March 18, 2025 The Province is providing grants to 11 community organizations that are working to address systemic hate, inequity and racism. The funding, through the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism’s Community Network Grant program, will support projects ranging from helping 2SLGBTQIA+ refugees and newcomers to anti-racism education. “I am proud to support these community-driven […]
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Read MoreRecipients for latest round of Anti-Racism Grants and Microgrants
Fifteen community organizations will receive a total of $375,000 in provincial funding for projects that promote cultural diversity, inclusion and efforts that help address racism. The recipients were announced today at a networking event that brought together past and present grant recipients. Attendees had the opportunity to learn about the impact of the grants on […]
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Read MoreWhat are the micro-aggressions Indigenous people in NL face and how do we fix them? – PNI Atlantic News
Feb 07, 2025 The wording used and the harm caused by signs spotted in Glenwood, NL recently lays bare a conversation surrounding micro-aggressions faced by Indigenous peoples and their prevalence in our society today. A sign spotted in Glenwood, NL, recently that has sparked outrage among some residents due to its blatant targeting of Indigenous […]
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Read More‘Turned my stomach’: Sign targets Indigenous Peoples in Glenwood, NL, ignites outrage – The Spec
Feb. 5, 2025 A sign in Glenwood, NL, that targets Indigenous people is drawing outrage. The sign declares, “Attention: This is not Qalipu land or MicMac land. This land belongs to the public the people to use and enjoy public land.” Read More: https://www.thespec.com/news/canada/turned-my-stomach-sign-targets-indigenous-peoples-in-glenwood-nl-ignites-outrage/article_51fa5b2d-9f77-572d-a71a-04b8f01170d7.html
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Read More‘Turned my stomach’: Sign targets Indigenous Peoples in Glenwood, NL, ignites outrage – The Telegraph
Feb 04, 2025 “It is so hurtful for the Mi’kmaq community and for anyone who’s a part of Qalipu or people in the area who are not a part of Qalipu.” A sign in Glenwood, NL, that targets Indigenous people is drawing outrage. The sign declares, “Attention: This is not Qalipu land or MicMac land. […]
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Read MoreWolastoqey leaders call for changes to policing, including enforcement of banishment orders – CBC
Nov 19, 2024 Calls for a public inquiry into systemic racism continue, as new government reviews nearly 2-year-old report Police and Public Trust, a project of the CBC News Atlantic investigative unit, scrutinizes the largely off-limits police complaint and discipline systems across the region. Journalists are using access to information laws and, in some cases, […]
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Read MoreIncrease to Anti-Racism Grant funding
November 4, 2024 Applications are open for the 2024-2025 round of the Anti-Racism Grants with a total of $275,000 available – up from $100,000 in the last round of funding. This funding will be used to develop and deliver anti-racism activities that benefit and impact racialized and Indigenous communities in Prince Edward Island. The Anti-Racism […]
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Read MorePEI Anti-Racism Microgrant Funding Doubled for 2024: Empowering Indigenous and Racialized Communities – NetNewsLedger
October 29, 2024 Applications are now open for the 2024-2025 Anti-Racism Microgrant, with funding increased to $100,000—double the previous amount—to empower community-led anti-racism projects across Prince Edward Island. This increase supports initiatives aimed at combating racism, with a strong focus on Indigenous and racialized communities. Three Streams of Support for Community Action The microgrant program […]
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Read MoreDouble the amount of funding available for Anti-Racism Microgrant
October 28, 2024 Applications are open for the 2024-2025 round of the Anti-Racism Microgrant with a total of $100,000 available – up from $50,000 in the last round of funding. The funding will support community-led anti-racism projects and will be used to develop and deliver Anti-Racism activities that benefit and impact racialized and Indigenous communities […]
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