Anti-racism initiatives

Racism can take many forms and is often implicit in our attitudes, behaviours, beliefs and values. It's up to all of us to take a collaborative approach to challenge and prevent racism and hate in the community.

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• Anti-racism supports and learning
• Anti-Racism Data Act
• Anti-Racism Act
• K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan

Supports and learning topics

• Get support and find anti-racism tools at Resilience BC: Anti-Racism Network 
• Find out what anti-racism is at B.C. Anti-Racism
• Read about anti-racism in B.C. public school districts

WelcomeBC - Culture and human rights

WelcomeBC provides detailed information on B.C.'s culture and systems.

For more information about Human Rights, read the 'Legal System, Government and Immigration' section in the B.C. Newcomers' Guide. 

Anti-Racism Data Act

The government of B.C. is taking action to address systemic racism in provincial programs and services. The Anti-Racism Data Act, which became law in June 2022, has been created to help us conduct research that will identify gaps in our services. This is an important part of our work to make the province more equitable, inclusive and welcoming for everyone. 

Visit the Anti-Racism Data Act website to learn more.

Anti-Racism Act

The Government of British Columbia passed the Anti‑Racism Act on May 9, 2024, strengthening the Province’s commitment to identifying and removing systemic racism in policies, programs and services.

The Anti-Racism Act requires government to take action on systemic racism identified through the data collected using the Anti‑Racism Data Act and the experiences of Indigenous and racialized communities, and provide supports to those who have been negatively impacted

Visit the Anti-Racism page and Anti-Racism legislation engagement website (in English) to learn more.

K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan

The K-12 (kindergarten through grade 12) Anti-Racism Action Plan provides training and resources to help students and educators understand what it means to be anti-racist.

B.C. public school districts must have codes of conduct and independent school authorities must have policies to address racism and discrimination and align with the B.C. Human Rights Code.

In January 2023, the Ministry launched the K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan:

• Read the plan: K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan (PDF, 1.3MB)
• Read the news release announcing the launch of the plan in January 2023

Learn more about Anti-racism with erase.