Creating Safer Spaces Together
This page is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to stand against racism. Whether you’ve experienced discrimination, witnessed an act of injustice, or are looking to educate yourself, you’ll find tools and resources here to take action, access support, and foster a more inclusive environment.
2026 (Upcoming Events)
Details about the 2026 Antiracism Campaign will be posted once finalized.
In addition to the main campaign, programming for 2026 will also feature a variety of anti‑racism and cultural‑awareness activities, including events connected to Black History Month, Lunar New Year, and Ramadan
Past Events
2025
No Place for Racism: 2025 Campaign launched to celebrate diversity
Grenfell Campus recognized International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in a significant way this year.
The campus’s Internationalization Working Group launched an anti-racism campaign and invited experts to participate in a thought-provoking conversation.
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination recognizes that injustices and prejudices fuelled by racial discrimination take place every day.
Observed annually on March 21, it commemorates the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in 1960.
The International Working Group contracted visual arts student Grace Prince who, through a series of consultations with various student groups, created an image with the message, No Place for Racism.
A website was also launched to house resources and information.
The accompanying panel discussion featured Dr. Paul Banahene Adjei, interim associate vice-president (Indigenous research) and associate professor at the School of Social Work; Angela Gomez, international student programming co-ordinator at Grenfell Campus; Laurabel Mba, public speaker and advocate for equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism (EDI-AR); and Dr. Ajay Parasram, associate professor at Dalhousie University. The panel discussion was MC-ed by Mikala Hope-Franklyn, a graduate student in the transdisciplinary sustainability PhD program at Grenfell Campus.
Click here here to read the full post.
2024
Podcast Recordings – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
- March 21, 2024 Podcast: Voices Uniting: Anti-Racism Activism in Newfoundland and Labrador - Voices Uniting: Anti-Racism Ac… - Grenfell Matters - Apple Podcasts
- March 28, 2024 Podcast: Voices Uniting: Anti-Racism Activism in Newfoundland and Labrador Part 2 - Voices Uniting: Anti-Racism Ac… - Grenfell Matters - Apple Podcasts
You Are Not Alone
Experiencing racism can be isolating and deeply hurtful, but support is available. This section offers resources to help you navigate what has happened, access assistance, and protect your well-being. Whether through counseling, advocacy, or filing complaints, these tools are here to support your journey toward healing and justice.
Resources:
- Anti-Racism Coalition Newfoundland and Labrador (ARC-NL): Advocacy and support tailored to combat racism across NL.
- Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador: Report discrimination and seek advice on protecting your rights.
- Mental Health and Addictions Services (NL): Access culturally sensitive counseling and mental health resources.
- Canadian Anti-Hate Network: For resources and guidance to counter hate-based incidents.
Downloadable PDF:
Take Action When You See Racism
Witnessing discrimination can be challenging, but bystanders play a vital role in stopping harm and supporting victims. This section offers guidance on how to intervene safely, report incidents, and make a meaningful difference.
Hyperlinked Resources:
- Ending Violence Canada: Tools for bystander intervention and de-escalation tactics.
- The Memorial University EDI-AR (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism) page provides comprehensive information about the university's commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment.
- Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI): Learn how to foster inclusive spaces and respond to discrimination effectively.
Downloadable PDF:
Understanding Is the First Step Toward Change
Education is key to dismantling racism. This section includes links to foundational resources, frameworks, and initiatives aimed at fostering awareness and action in individuals and communities.
Resources:
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action: Learn about actionable steps for reconciliation in Canada.
- First Light St. John’s Friendship Centre: Engage with Indigenous-led programs and cultural education.
- Association for New Canadians (ANC): Resources for fostering multiculturalism and understanding within NL.
- Canadian Anti-Hate Network: Access educational content about addressing systemic hate.
- Anti-racism in the workplace Resource guide
- Youth Anti-Racism Resource Guide
Need Immediate Support?
- For emergencies, contact the NL Crisis Line at 1-888-737-4668 (available 24/7).
- Campus Enformence and Patrol emergency line: 1 (709) 637-2888
Resources developed and collated by Laurabel Mba at Laurabel Mba Consulting.
