Monday May 17th 10:00AM – 12:00PM
If “we’re all in this together,” why have some communities been forced to endure greater consequences as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic than others? Join us for a critical conversation about the rise and spread of anti-Asian hate during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring expert guests from diverse fields, the event will situate contemporary anti-Asian hate crime and discrimination within the historical context of anti-Asian racism across Canada. Panelists will expose the historical precursors of anti-Asian hate, share recent data on anti-Asian hate crimes, and offer resources to address these issues in a higher education context.
Laura Ishiguro, Associate Professor of History, University of British Columbia
Justin Kong, Community and Labour Organizer
Stephanie Cheung, Educator, Toronto District School Board
Part 1 : Thursday May 27th 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Part 2: Thursday June 25th 1:00PM – 3:00PM
In this two-part series, participants will explore the pervasive problem of anti-Asian racism across Canada, including the spread of anti-Asian discrimination throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. From politicians’ references to “the Chinese virus” to closures of Asian businesses to the ongoing surge of targeted hate crimes against diverse Asian communities, these sessions will problematize the emergence of racial scapegoating against people of Asian descent while also situating these experiences in historical and contemporary policies and practicess of marginalization. Building upon this context, participants will consider the impacts of anti-Asian racism in educational contexts in order to co-create strategies, resources, and tools that address anti-Asian racism in the classroom, workplace and community more broadly.
Organizations dedicated to the promotion and protection of Asian culture in Canada
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