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"The Blind Spot"

Racism & Discrimination in the Workplace

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Racism and Discrimination
Author: Our Diverse Cities Summer 2006: Candy Khan
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 61-65; Library code: J3-17, Available copies: 2
Published: Summer 2006 Number 2
Tags: Employment, Racism, Discrimination, Canada

Canadians feel they are not as racist as other countries and feel that the unemployed and the working class are at a disadvantage because they simply lack skills, aptitudes or credentials

6 major characteristics of 2nd generation youth:

In Toronto, Winnipeg & Calgary

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Children and Youth
Author: Canadian Diversity Spring 2008: Hebert & Wilkinson & Ali
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 63-68; Library code: J3-14, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2008 Volum 6:2
Tags: Generation, Second-Generation, Youth, Education, Canada, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Statistics

Six major characteristics of second generation youth can be identified on the basis of their graphic and narrative data, collected in high schools in three Canadian cities, Calgary, Winnipeg & Toronto between 2004-2007.

A Diversity Paradox: Montreals Gay Village

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Diversity
Author: Our Diverse Cities Spring 2004: Brian Ray
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 72-75; Library code: J3-16, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2004 Number 1
Tags: Montreal, Canada, Gay Rights, Community, Gender, Sexuality

Montreal and Gay Rights/Community

A Tradition of Social Capital in Minority Communities

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Diversity
Author: Canadian Diversity Spring 2003: Liviana Tossutti
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 17-19; Library code: J3-11, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2003 Volume 2.1
Tags: Minorities, Canada, Communities, Social Capital, Citizens

Members of Canada's ethnocultural communities recognize that voluntary connections between individuals and families imbues both public benefits to the host country and minority groups

Advocacy Matters

Sustaining Community Advocacy Networks

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Multiculturalism
Author: Luther, Rashmi
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet, 113; Library code: I3-13, Available copies: 1
Published: 2003
Tags: Advocacy, Anti-racism, Canada, Equality, Multiculturalism, Human Rights

An honor crime in Ottawa

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Violence
Author: Globe and Mail
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 1; Library code: Z5-40, Available copies: 1
Published: November 2009
Tags: Human Rights, Legal, Muslim, Violence, Canada

Madam Justice Lynn Ratushny of the Ontario Superior Court sentenced a man to a year in jail for threatening his daughter with violence

Asians & Multiculturalism in Canada's 3 Major Cities

Some evidence from the ethnic diversity survey

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Multiculturalism
Author: Our Diverse Cities Spring 2004: Jodey Michael Derouin
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 58-62; Library code: J3-16, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2004 Number 1
Tags: Multiculturalism, Canada, Statistics, Minorities, Discrimination, Asian

Statistics of visible minorities in Canada experiencing discrimination

Canadian Heritage in the Atlantic Region

Immigrant and Refugee Children's Need to Belong

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Multiculturalism
Author: Our Diverse Cities Spring 2008: Lloydetta Quaicoe
Language(s): English/French
Format: Magazine, 45-49; Library code: J3-20, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2008 Number 5
Tags: Canada, Newfoundland, Labrador, Children, Student, Refugee, Immigrant, Multiculturalism, Community, Heritage, Education

This article explores the values of Sharing Our Cultures- a student focused community action and public education project, as a model for intercultural involvement among students who are new to Canada

Canadians have lesser view of Muslims, states Leger poll

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Racism and Discrimination
Author: The Guardian
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 1; Library code: Z4-169, Available copies: 1
Published: 07/22/06
Tags: Racism, Discrimination, Religion, Canada

Challenges to Canadian Multiculturalism: Case Black Montreal

Canadian Issues: Febuary 2002

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Multiculturalism
Author: Flegel, Peter
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 39-42; Library code: J3-22, Available copies: 2
Published: 2002
Tags: Diversity, Racism, Canada

Creating an Inclusive Community in a larger Mid-Sized City

A Municipal Advisory Committee's Approach/ London, ON

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Racism and Discrimination
Author: Our Diverse Cities Fall 2007
Language(s): English/French
Format: Magazine, 91-94; Library code: J3-19, Available copies: 2
Published: Fall 2007 Number 4
Tags: Discrimination, Ontario, Canada, Policy, Race, Diversity, Community

The City of London's Race Relations Policy was one of the earliest undertakings of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee to help achieve an environment free of discrimination

Custody case includes elements of racism

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Racism and Discrimination
Author: The Canadian Press
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 1; Library code: Z2-206, Available copies: 1
Published: September 26, 2009
Tags: Discrimination, Human Rights, Legal, Youth, Canada

Manitoba child removed from father due to racist slogans and symbols drawn on skin in permanent marker

Discrimination or "Good" Policing?

The Racial Profiling Debate in Canada

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Racism and Discrimination
Author: Our Diverse Cities Spring 2004: Wortley & Tanner
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 197-201; Library code: J3-16, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2004 Number 1
Tags: Discrimination, Racial Profiling, Canada, Law, Legal

Discrimination and racial profiling in Canada

Diversity and Canada's Public Infrastructure

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Diversity
Author: Our Diverse Cities Spring 2004: Hill & Baillard
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 132-135; Library code: J3-16, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2004 Number 1
Tags: Transit, Public Transportation, Transportation, Travel, Canada, Policy

Public Transportation and travel in Canada

Does Canada Have a Multicultural Future?

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Multiculturalism
Author: Canadian Diversity Winter 2005: Biles & Tolley & Ibrahim
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 23-28; Library code: J3-15, Available copies: 3
Published: Winter 2005 Volume 4:1
Tags: Diversity, Multicultural, Canada

This article explores Canada's diversity model

Employment Equity in Halifax

Issues of Race, Inclusion and Vitality

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Racism and Discrimination
Author: Our Diverse Cities Summer 2006: A. Marguerite Cassin
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 66-72; Library code: J3-17, Available copies: 2
Published: Summer 2006 Number 2
Tags: Halifax, Canada, Employment, Racism, Equity, Inclusion

Racism at work

Everyone's a Critic

Canadian Issues: Febuary 2002

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Multiculturalism
Author: Biles, John
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 35-38; Library code: J3-22, Available copies: 2
Published: 2002
Tags: Multiculturalism, Media, Canada

Families of Asian Children adopted by White Parents

Challenges of Race, Racism & Racial Identity in Canada

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Racism and Discrimination
Author: Our Diverse Cities Summer 2006: Gidluck & Dwyer
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 78-82; Library code: J3-17, Available copies: 2
Published: Summer 2006 Number 2
Tags: Children, Chinese, Korean, Adoption, Discrimination, Asian, Parenting, Race, Racism, Identity, Canada

Chinese American and Korean American students who had families who adopted both cultures did better overall than students who had families who only embraced one culture

Funeral & Burial Sites, Rites & Rights in Multicultural ON

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Multiculturalism
Author: Our Diverse Cities Fall 2007: Agrawal & Hathiyani
Language(s): English/French
Format: Magazine, 134-138; Library code: J3-19, Available copies: 2
Published: Fall 2007 Number 4
Tags: Religion, Human Rights, Multiculturalism, Ontario, Canada, Death, Rights, Community, Hindu, Muslim, Chinese

This article explores the barriers ethnic communities in Ontario face in practicing religious and cultural rites with respect to their dead

German home-schoolers seek asylum in Canada

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Immigrant and Refugee
Author: Globe and Mail
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 2; Library code: Z5-181, Available copies: 1
Published: March 22, 2010
Tags: Germany, Canada, home-school, education, persecution, Human Rights

German family hides from authorities in Canada and ask to be put in an asylum to escape persecution in Germany for wanting to home-school their children

Guide to Your Rights

Physical Disability, Mental disability, sex, filing a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Other
Author: Canadian Human Rights Commission
Language(s): English. French
Format: Booklet; Library code: C2-1, Available copies: 1
Published: Not specified
Tags: Human Rights, Canada

Human Rights Act to protect Canadians from hate msg on 'net

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Racism and Discrimination
Author: Touch Base
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 1; Library code: Z5-8, Available copies: 1
Published: October 2009
Tags: Discrimination, Human Rights, Canada, Government

Parliament has been asked that the Canadian Human Rights Act be used to protect Canadians from extreme hate messages on the internet

I Have a Voice, But Nobody Listens: Will They Hear My Cries?

Canadian Issues: September 2005

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Children and Youth
Author: Cyr, Robert
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 25-26; Library code: J3-23, Available copies: 1
Published: 2005
Tags: Multiculturalism, Inclusion, Youth, Canada

Identity, Intersections of Diversity & Multicultural Program

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Multiculturalism
Author: Canadian Diversity Winter 2004: Ian Donaldson
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 14-16; Library code: J3-12, Available copies: 1
Published: Winter 2004 Volume 3:1
Tags: Diversity, Multiculturalism, Identity, Canada, Government

Donaldson advocates for a better definition of identity

Imagining Canada, Negotiating Belonging

Understanding racism of 2nd generation Canadians of Color

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Racism and Discrimination
Author: Canadian Diversity Spring 2008: Meghan Brooks
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 75-78; Library code: J3-14, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2008 Volum 6:2
Tags: Canada, Racism, Generation, Second-Generation

This paper explores second generation Canadians experiences and perceptions of racism and feelings of belonging in Canada

Intersecting Oppressions in Urban Montreal

A Hip Hop Perspective

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Diversity
Author: Canadian Diversity Winter 2004: Peter Flegel
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 47-49; Library code: J3-12, Available copies: 1
Published: Winter 2004 Volume 3:1
Tags: Oppression, Montreal, Canada, Diversity, Music, Research, Youth, Black, Discrimination

An emerging Hop Hop culture provides policy-makers and law-makers with invaluable information about an increased sense of hopelessness among Montreal's Black youth

Intersections of Diversity

Immigrants, Intergration and the Intersection of Identities

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Diversity
Author: Canadian Heritage Multiculturalism
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet, 27; Library code: I3-14, Available copies: 1
Published: 2002
Tags: Diversity, Immigrant, Integration, Canada

Intersections of Diversity:

Is this the road to better policy?

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Diversity
Author: Canadian Diversity Winter 2004: Biles & Tolley
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 53-55; Library code: J3-12, Available copies: 1
Published: Winter 2004 Volume 3:1
Tags: Identity, Diversity, Canada, Research, Policy, Minority, Community

The authors insist that intersections of diversity are indivisible from a new vision for Canada in the twenty-first century

Intersections of Diversity: Race, Culture & Disability

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Diversity
Author: Canadian Diversity Winter 2004: Roger B. Jones
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 38-39; Library code: J3-12, Available copies: 1
Published: Winter 2004 Volume 3:1
Tags: Disability, Identity, Diversity, Race, Canada, Aboriginals, Youth, Japanese

How disability intersects with a variety of other identity markers

Low Income in Census Metropolitan Areas

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Diversity
Author: Our Diverse Cities Spring 2004: Heisz & McLeod
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 63-70; Library code: J3-16, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2004 Number 1
Tags: Aboriginals, Housing, Income, Metropolitan, Canada, Statistics

Aboriginals and low income housing in Metropolitan areas

Migration and Mediation in Quebec City

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Diversity
Author: Our Diverse Cities Summer 2006: Lucille Guilbert
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 94-97; Library code: J3-17, Available copies: 2
Published: Summer 2006 Number 2
Tags: Quebec, Canada, Immigration, Migration, Francophone, Culture

The province of Quebec has grown through population immigration and now relies on "replacement immigration" to maintain its demographic weight and Francophone cultural identity

Mon pays ce n'est pas un pays, c'est une idee

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Diversity
Author: Canadian Diversity Spring 2004: Chantel Bernier
Language(s): French
Format: Magazine, 16-18; Library code: J3-13, Available copies: 1
Published: Spring 2004 Volume 3:2
Tags: Diversity, Canada, Identity, Social, Dichotomy

The author suggests that we forget the dichotomy identity-diversity in order to focus on a social contract

Multiculturalism Respect Equality Diversity

Program Guidelines

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Diversity
Author: Canadian Heritage
Language(s): English/French
Format: Booklet, 18; Library code: I3-9, Available copies: 1
Published: 1997
Tags: Canada, Diversity, Multiculturalism

Multiculturalism Respecting our Differences

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Multiculturalism
Author: Canadian Heritage Multiculturalism
Language(s): English/French
Format: Multimedia package; Library code: I3-10, Available copies: 1
Published: Not specified
Tags: Canada, Multiculturalism, Resource

Muslims in Canada: An Illustrative & Demographic Profile

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Multiculturalism
Author: Our Diverse Cities Spring 2004: Janhevich & Ibrahim
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 49-56; Library code: J3-16, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2004 Number 1
Tags: Muslim, Tradition, Culture, Ethnic, Multiculturalism, Canada, Statistics

Muslim traditions and cultures are rooted in various ethnic backgrounds from different parts of the world

Neither Finding nor Losing Our Way

The Debate over Canadian Multiculturalism

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Multiculturalism
Author: Canadian Diversity Winter 2005: Jack Jedwab
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 95-102; Library code: J3-15, Available copies: 3
Published: Winter 2005 Volume 4:1
Tags: Multiculturalism, Canada, Integration, Accommodation, Research, Statistics

This article explores the many complex dimensions of integration, accommodation, interculturalism and multiculturalism

On the Edges of the Mosaic

Navigating identity among Greek & Jewish Youth in Halifax

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Diversity
Author: Canadian Diversity Spring 2008: Byers & Tastsoglou
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 90-93; Library code: J3-14, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2008 Volum 6:2
Tags: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Generation, Second-Generation, Greek, Jewish, Youth, Diversity

This research project focuses on second generation Greek and Jewish youth in Halifax

On the Limits of Liberal Multiculturalism

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Multiculturalism
Author: Canadian Diversity Spring 2004: Richard Day
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 36-38; Library code: J3-13, Available copies: 1
Published: Spring 2004 Volume 3:2
Tags: Research, Multiculturalism, Theorists, Politics, Canada

This article presents a critique of the dominant strain of state-based liberal multiculturalism found in the work of theorists

Orbit: Anti-Racism Education Working Across Differences

Vol. 25 - No. 2

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Racism and Discrimination
Author: Not specified
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 49; Library code: I3-23, Available copies: 1
Published: 1994
Tags: Canada, Anti-racism, Education, Multiculturalism

Public Education and Partnership

Intiatives to build welcoming communities & combat racism

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Racism and Discrimination
Author: Our Diverse Cities Spring 2009: Cassie Palamar
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 145-149; Library code: J3-21, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2009 Number 6
Tags: Education, Community, Racism, Discrimination, Alberta, Canada, Human Rights, Legal, Employment, Employers

A 2002 survey of over 560 Alberta employers showed that while employers believed respecting human rights was good for business, they wanted to learn more about the legal responsibilities for human rights

Quick Facts on Diversity in Canada

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Diversity
Author: Canadain Heritage
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet, 20; Library code: I3-21, Available copies: 1
Published: 2001
Tags: Canada, Diversity, History

Racism in Canada

Issues in Canada

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Racism and Discrimination
Author: Satzewich, Vic
Language(s): English
Format: Book, 137; Library code: I1-36, Available copies: 1
Published: 2011
Tags: Racism, Discrimination, Canada

Racism, Discrimination, Canada

sikhs remember harrowing journey 20 years ago

Thursday marks anniversary of refugees smuggled into Canada

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Immigrant and Refugee
Author: The Guardian
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 1; Library code: Z1-191, Available copies: 1
Published: 2007
Tags: History, Refugee, Canada

Social service issues, institutional responses & challenges

Culture, Race & Language

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Diversity
Author: Our Diverse Cities Fall 2007: Rashmi Luther
Language(s): English/French
Format: Magazine, 39-43; Library code: J3-19, Available copies: 2
Published: Fall 2007 Number 4
Tags: Culture, Race, Language, Ottawa, Canada, Community, Immigrants

This article presents an analysis of some of the challenges and constraints evident in developing social services that are accessible, equitable and responsive to the culturally, racially and linguistically diverse make-up of the Ottawa community

Strengthening Canada's Social Weave:

Diversity, Identity & Belonging

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Diversity
Author: Canadian Diversity Spring 2004: Joanna Anneke Rummens
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 39-42; Library code: J3-13, Available copies: 1
Published: Spring 2004 Volume 3:2
Tags: Diversity, Canada, Identity, Culture

Given Canada's complex diversity along cultural, linguistic, 'racial' and religious lines, how might we best foster a sense of national unity, identity, and belonging?

Syrian man arrested say's 'stereotyping' led to his arrest

Man taken in as potential threat released from detention

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Racism and Discrimination
Author: The Canadian Press
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 1; Library code: Z5-42, Available copies: 1
Published: November 2009
Tags: Human Rights, Canada, Legal, Stereotype

Syrian man arrested at the BC border for being a potential threat to national security blames it on stereotyping but was released from detention

Taking Responsibility Taking Direction

White Anti-Racism in Canada

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Racism and Discrimination
Author: Wilmot, Shelia
Language(s): English
Format: Book, 176; Library code: L3-51, Available copies: 1
Published: 2005
Tags: Racism, Discrimination, Canada

The heterogeneity of Blacks in ON & Racial Discrimination

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Racism and Discrimination
Author: Our Diverse Cities Fall 2007: Mensah & Firang
Language(s): English/French
Format: Magazine, 20-25; Library code: J3-19, Available copies: 2
Published: Fall 2007 Number 4
Tags: Ontario, Canada, Discrimination, Diversity, Black

This article sheds some light on the diversity among the Black population in Ontario, highlights the racial problems faced by Blacks

The Myth of Canada as a Multinational Federation

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Diversity
Author: Canadian Diversity Spring 2004: Jack Jedwab
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 19-22; Library code: J3-13, Available copies: 1
Published: Spring 2004 Volume 3:2
Tags: Diversity, Canada, Multiculturalism, Identity, Ethnicity, Citizenship

Jedwab highlights some of the problems with the theory that Canada is a multinational federation

Top 7 Aboriginal Census Metropolitan Areas

Similar Issues and Different Circumstances

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Diversity
Author: Our Diverse Cities Spring 2004: Lorna Jantzen
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 76-85; Library code: J3-16, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2004 Number 1
Tags: Aboriginal, Metropolitan, Canada, Statistics, Identity

Aboriginal persons living situations depend on Census Metropolitan Areas circumstances