News & Stories
Watch Our 2021 Black History Month Proclamation & Launch Event (Held Jan. 31st)
The Community Race Relations Committee of Peterborough is pleased to share a recording of Peterborough’s launch event for Black History Month 2021. The launch can be viewed here.It includes traditional African drumming and dance, a proclamation by Mayor Therrien, statements of support by dignitaries, and two prominent guest speakers — historian Rosemary Sadlier (who played a leading role in establishing Black History Month at all levels of gevernment) and Nicole Bonnie, the first Black CEO of the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies.
Poll Shows Support for Strong Social Media Regulations to Prevent Online Hate and Racism
A poll by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and Abacus Data shows 93% of Canadians believe online hate speech and racism are a problem, with 49% saying they are “very serious problems.” At least 60% support federal government regulation.
Free Online African Dance Classes Connect Youth to Their Roots During COVID-19 Lockdown
Afiwi Groove, based in Durham, offers a session of classes FREE to children and youth across Canada, Wednesdays from January 11 to February 17.
Coming in 2022 – CRRC 40th Anniversary
Are you part of CRRC’s history? We want to hear from anyone connected to CRRC, past and present for our 40th anniversary.
Pam Palmater – Black Lives Matter
“If they can’t breathe, none of us can breathe.” Mi’kmaw lawyer, author and activist Dr. Pamela Palmater speaks in support of Black Lives Matter.
Yes Canada, Systemic Racism Exists Here
There is racism in every Canadian community because the policies and practices of our institutions create different outcomes for different racial groups. Systemic racism is embedded into the very fabric of our lives.