RESOURCES
Inclusivity & Anti-racism
Nature teaches us that diverse ecosystems thrive naturally by generating abundant resources shared through cooperative relationships. I hope these resources (many of which have helped me grow) will support your personal lens to open and contribute positively to our human ecosystem.
BOOKSTORES
Massy Books
100% Indigenous owned and operated and a member of the Stó:lō Business Association. (Vancouver, BC)
www.massybooks.com
Strong Nations
Indigenous owned and operated online Book and Gift store, as well as a Publishing house. (Nanaimo, BC)
www.strongnations.com
Little Feminist (kids books)
An intersectional feminist children's book club and publishing house.
www.littlefeminist.com
A Different Booklist
African-Canadian owned bookstore showcasing the literature of the African and Caribbean diaspora, the global south and all the major publishers and independents. (Toronto, Ont)
www.adifferentbooklist.com
Knowledge Bookstore
An independent Afrocentric bookstore that sells African Canadian, African American, Caribbean and Children books, as well as gift items not readily available in mainstream stores. (Brampton, Ont)
www.knowledgebookstore.com
BOOKS
21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act – Bob Joseph
Carry: A Memoir of Survival on Stolen Land – Toni Jensen
Me and White Supremacy – Layla F Saad
Hood Feminism – Mikki Kendall
Black Indian – Shonda Buchanan
How to Be an Antiracist - Ibram X. Kendi
Decolonizing Wealth – Edgar Villanueva
KIDS BOOKS
What Would the World Be Without Black People – Erica M Burrell
Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History - Vashti Harrison
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History - Vashti Harrison
My Idea: A Book About Whiteness - Anastasia Higginbotham
COURSES
Decolonize First
Guides, workbooks, and workshops
www.decolonizeeverything.org
Erica & Kenny Burrell
Webinar: I'm Talking to White People: Your Role in the Fight for Justice
Rainwatch – Sarah Robinson
Video: Indigenous and Canadian Histories 101: what you didn’t learn in high school
A crash course (45-min) video to learn "the basics" about Indigenous peoples' experiences
www.rainwatch.ca
Mi tel’nexw Leadership Society
Squamish Led Leadership Transformation
Transforming leadership and organizations with teachings centered in decolonizing practices, indigenization, reconciliation and self-actualization.
www.mitelnexwleadershipsociety.org
Check Your Privilege
A global movement that supports individuals on their journey of becoming actively anti-racist.
checkyourprivilege.co
Allies as Leaders
Practical action to develop brave leadership skills.
www.alliesasleaders.com
Dismantling Racism Works (dRworks)
A web-based workbook which was originally designed to support the Dismantling Racism Works 2-day basic workshop.
www.dismantlingracism.org
Indigenous Canada – Coursera
A 12-lesson Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the Faculty of Native Studies that explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada from an Indigenous perspective.
www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada
PODCASTS & DAILY DOSES
Podcast hosted by Matika Wilbur (Swinomish and Tulalip) and Adrienne Keene (Cherokee Nation) to explore our relationships — relationships to land, to our creatural relatives, and to one another.
All My Relations Podcast
Pulxaneeks (Pul-ha-neeks): podcasts, online offerings
www.indigenousrelationsconsultation.com
Truth teller, comedian, Amanda Seales, is dropping gems with, “Small Doses”, a weekly podcast that brings you potent truths for everyday use.
Small Doses with Amanda Seales
Light Watkins is a bestselling author, an accomplished meditation teacher, founder of The Shine Movement, and an inspirational keynote speaker and workshop leader.
At the End of the Tunnel with Light Watkins
The Podcast is an audio party hosted by your favourite femmes where we discuss all things equity, inclusion and social justice
Stratagem Vancouver
Daily email to learn and dismantle white supremacy
Anti-Racism Daily
RESOURCES
ARC Vancouver
Anti-Racism Coalition Anti-Racism Resources and Knowing Your Rights
Indigenous Tourism BC
Links to many Indigenous owned and run experiences.
Stratagem Vancouver
A Virtual Conference and Digital Resource Hub on Equity, Inclusion and Justice.
Theory of Enchantment
An innovative framework for compassionate antiracism that combines social emotional learning (SEL), character development, and interpersonal growth as tools for leadership development in the boardroom and beyond.
Canadian Race Relations Foundation
Dedicated to the elimination of racism and all forms of racial discrimination in Canadian society. Vancouver BC
Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society
The mandate of the centre is to meet the needs of the urban Aboriginal People making a transition to the urban community.
Multicultural Organization Database
Speak Up: Responding to Everyday Bigotry - When you witness racism in everyday life and don’t know what to say
Southern Poverty Law Center
From Privilege to Progress
A national movement to desegregate the public conversation about race and racism.
SHOPPING
A new app and online marketplace (in the style of Amazon) for Black-owned small businesses
www.miiriya.com
A comprehensive directory of Canada’s Black Owned Businesses and Black Entrepreneurs
www.afrobiz.ca
Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada
www.passthefeather.org
Indigenartsy: Indigenous Arts Marketplace
www.indigenartsy.com
Eighth Generation is a Seattle-based Indigenous art and lifestyle brand owned by the Snoqualmie Tribe.
www.eighthgeneration.com