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Anti-Asian Racism

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Durham Region is committed to raising awareness and actively working towards challenging anti-Asian racism. Our goal is to dispel myths and misconceptions, promote cultural diversity, and champion positive changes where all people are valued and can feel safe in our communities through educational initiatives.  Over these past few years, there has been an increase of incidents of anti-Asian violence. Durham Region stands with our Asian-Canadian colleagues and community members.

Did you know

  • There are approximately 48 countries located in Asia and therefore, at least 48 different ways people can identify as having Asian descent. 

  • In Canada's 2016 Census, more than six million people in Canada reported having Asian origins, representing 17.7 per cent of the nation's population. 
  • Almost half of the immigrant population in Canada was born in Asia. In 2016, 48.1 per cent of all immigrants were born in Asia (including the Middle East).

The Durham Region Anti-Racism Taskforce (DRART) is part of the Region's commitment to develop and implement an Anti-Racism Framework to ensure a healthy workplace and to address racism within the communities the Region serves.

For further information about anti-Asian racism, please see the resources below.

Tools and Resources

Learn about the lived experiences and histories of people who come from or whose ancestors come from Asia, including events that perpetuate anti-Asian racism and stereotypes. 

 History
  • Significant events in history of Canadians of Asian heritage
  • ‘Model Minority Myth’
  • Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada
  • Canadian Sikh Heritage
  • History of South Asians in Canada: Timeline
  • Japanese Canadian History
  • National Association of Japanese Canadians
  • Anti-Asian Racism in Canada, The Canadian Encyclopedia  

COVID-19 Pandemic

  • A Year of Racist Attacks: Anti-Asian Racism Across Canada One Year into the COVID-19 Pandemic - Report 
  • TIMELINE: This is Canada's history of anti-Asian racism that COVID-19 has amplified 
  • Mental health impacts of anti-East Asian racism during pandemic (Article) 
  • One year later, COVID-19 still fans the flames of anti-Asian racism 
  • Fight Covid Racism
Post 9/11
  • No Exit: Racial Profiling and Canada’s War against Terrorism, 
  • Too many Canadians don’t recognize the Islamophobia in their country
  • Since 9/11, Islamophobia has been ‘a constant feature’ in Canada, experts say, 
  • Two decades of Islamophobia: The invisible toll on the health of Muslims in Canada
Practical Tips
  • Government of Canada - Addressing anti-Asian racism
  • What to say and do in response to racism 
  • How to Respond to Coronavirus Racism 
  • Pandemic Rapid-response Optimization to Enhance Community-Resilience and Health - Staying Healthy 
  • Addressing Anti-Asian Racism: A Resource for Educators – Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario
  • Resources guide: responding to anti-Asian racism – Asian Institute, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto
  • Talking to your kids about racism
 Films and Videos
  • #Elimin8Hate (1:30 mins) 
  • Eyes Open: An Anti-Asian Racism PSA (2:32 mins)
  • This is what anti-Asian racism looks like in Canada (6:26 mins)
  • Heritage Minutes: Nitro (1 min)
  • Heritage Minutes: Vancouver Asahi (1 min)
  • The Problem with Apu (49 mins)
  • Recipe for Change (55 mins)
  • Reel Asian International Film Festival
Asian Youth
  • Authentically Asian: A Collection of Stories and Experiences by Asian Youth 
  • Bullying
 Additional Resources
  • Canadian Race Relations Foundation
  • Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Community Organizations

Looking for a community organization to connect with, get support, or simply learn more about – explore the options below. If you would like to suggest additions to this list, please contact our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division.

 East Asian Canadians
  • Durham Chinese Culture Centre
  • Chinese Canadian National Council for Social Justice 
  • Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic 
  • Hong Fook Mental Health Association
  • Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
 South Asian and Indo-Canadians
  • Indo-Canadian Cultural Association of Durham (ICCAD)
  • Durham Tamil Association
  • Durham Educators’ Network for South Asians
  • Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir & Cultural Center
  • Council of Agencies Serving South Asians
  • South Asian Community Health Services
  • South Asian Canadians Health & Social Services
  • South Asian Women's Centre
  • Indo-Caribbean Canadian Association
 Asian 2SLGBTQI+ Communities
  • pflag Durham Region
  • Equality and Pride for Indo-Caribbeans

Asian Youth

  • Alpha Education
  • Dear Asian Youth

Religious and Cultural

  • Canadian Council of Muslim Women 
  • Muslim Association of Canada  
  • National Council of Canadian Muslims 

Additional Community Supports

  • Durham Immigration Portal
  • Durham Community Safety and Well-Being: Information Hub
  • Women’s Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre of Durham Region
  • Asian Mental Health Collective
  • Asian Canadian Educators Network
  • Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers
  • Muslim Welfare House
  • Settlement.org
  • Act2EndRacism.ca
  • Asian Community AIDS Services

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