The ACT2EndRacism Network and ACCT Foundation applaud the Government of Canada for their continued efforts to address racism through changing systems and improving lives, as encapsulated in the Canadian Anti-Racism Strategy 2 announced on June 8, 2024. The Network is pleased to see additional ongoing funding dedicated to the Department of Canadian Heritage to support Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy and fight all forms of racism, including but not limited to…
ACCT Foundation is set to launch a revealing series on our latest research findings concerning Anti-Asian racism in Canada.
The Action, Chinese Canadian Together (ACCT) Foundation has written a letter to the Commissioner of the RCMP to raise their concerns of unintended, long-lasting and damaging consequences of an RCMP investigation in allegations of foreign interference inside the Chinese community in Montreal. La fondation de l’Action, chinois canadiens ensemble (ACCE) a écrit une lettre au commissionaire de la GRC pour exprimer sa préoccupation sur les conséquences non-intentionnées, endommageantes et de…
We extend a warm welcome to individuals engaged in the mental health and settlement sectors, community service providers, East and Southeast Asian Canadian communities, public entities, and the broader public. Date: November 14, 2023 Time: 9-10:30 am (PST)/10-11:30 am (MT)/12-1:30 pm (EST)/1-2:30 pm (AST) Featured Speakers: Dr. Hieu Ngo: Academic Director at the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, University of Calgary. Dr. Ngo will present ACCT’s recent research findings…
https://acctfoundation.ca/cea-edmonton-ab-heritage-days-2023
Join us for a screening of the award-winning film “What Flowers They Bloom” detailing the surge of anti-Asian racism experienced through the pandemic. An interaction Q&A follows featuring local community leaders, mental health experts, and educators. Come be a part of positive community action. Tickets: Free with registration Edmonton: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/addressing-anti-asian-racism-in-our-communty-edmonton-tickets-670283334497 Calgary: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/addressing-anti-asian-racism-in-our-communty-calgary-tickets-680407235357
On June 23, 2023, Senator Woo, Senator Oh and ACCT held a national remembrance event at the Senate Chamber to commemorate the centennial of the Chinese Exclusion Act. It was a historic event where guests were able to take a moment to reflect on the consequences of the Act. A plaque was also unveiled at the event. If you haven’t had the opportunity to watch it, you can watch it here.
