Georgia Strait Alliance stands in solidarity with those who are speaking out against systemic racism and violence. Environmental conservation cannot be separated from social justice, and is intimately connected to systems of oppression and colonialism.
We are working to address structures of white supremacy in our organization and our communities, and are committed to being an active part of the changes that need to happen.
We have compiled a short list of some of the resources we are referring to as we begin the important and ongoing work of addressing racism in our organization and communities. You can also check out this comprehensive list of Anti-Racism Resources if you want to dive deeper.
Donate:
Black in BC Community Support Fund for COVID-19
Future Ancestors Waashayshkwun Grants
Official George Floyd Memorial Fund
Read:
Try to support your local, independent bookstores if you choose to purchase these books. If you are able to borrow a copy, consider donating the cost of the book to one of the organizations listed above.
Policing Black Lives: State Violence in Canada from Slavery to the Present – Robyn Maynard
The Skin We’re In – Desmond Cole
Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor – Layla F Saad
How to Be an Antiracist – Ibram X. Kendi
Between the World and Me – Ta-Nehisi Coates
White Fragility – Robin DiAngelo
Deep Diversity: Overcoming Us Vs. Them – Shakil Choudhury
Listen:
Stratagem: The Podcast – Cicely Blain Consulting
Public Address On Revolution – Rachel Cargle
Intersectionality Matters! – Kimberlé Crenshaw
Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast
This list is by no means comprehensive and we look forward to doing the work to engage more deeply in this content. If you have more suggestions for us, leave them in comments below.