The Kingston Penitentiary marked the first instance of cooperation between Canada and the United States on criminal justice matters. Not only was the physical construction of the building overseen by an American (and a fierce Auburn Model supporter), but a former administrator from the Auburn prison became the first warden of the Kingston penitentiary. This foundational relationship meant the physical structures of Canada’s prisons would have American DNA in them moving forward.
Read MoreWe can pretend there is no such thing as “normal” - that we live in a society that values diversity - but ultimately, neurodivergent folks are cast out, shamed and punished for what is perceived as their inability to function in professional, educational and social settings.
Read MoreThe goal is to take responsibility for our own emotional experience and process our rage in ways that are intentional & empowering so that we can become mobilized by our anger vs. overwhelmed by it.
Read MoreIn a public health crisis, fatphobic narratives exploded.
Read MoreIs it not a perseverance of white supremacy that we question PoC-led anti-racism training rather than questioning the inability of white people to listen, learn and change?
Read MoreA DEI-inspired critique of Rachael Kirkconnell’s statement that she blames no one but herself for acts of racism.
Read MoreThe project was commissioned by Bakau as part of their Unlearning Anti-Blackness workshop. The vision of the film came from Cicely, who wanted a video for their Racial Justice workshop. The idea is that the film will help participants elevate their understanding of what anti-Blackness and microaggressions look like in the workplace.
Read MoreCanada has prided itself on multicultural values for years; it is both in written legislature and in public imaginary that Canada is a nation where various cultural and ethnic groups supposedly live together in harmony and constant celebration of one another. While the idea of instituting multiculturalism into the fabric of the country seems like an important step towards a more inclusive country, it can fall short in addressing some of the systemic issues of injustice that exist in Canada.
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