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Thunder Bay Coalition Against Racism and Discrimination

Thunder Bay Coalition Against Racism and Discrimination. “ Overcoming Racism and Discrimination in our Community " . Racism in TB. Haluza Delay, R. (2002) ACOA McCaskill, D., Fitzmaurice, K., & Desmoulins, L. (2007) UATF Desmoulins, L. (2008) E/Raced

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Thunder Bay Coalition Against Racism and Discrimination

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  1. Thunder Bay Coalition Against Racism and Discrimination “Overcoming Racism and Discrimination in our Community"

  2. Racism in TB • Haluza Delay, R. (2002) ACOA • McCaskill, D., Fitzmaurice, K., & Desmoulins, L. (2007) UATF • Desmoulins, L. (2008) E/Raced • Diversity in Policing 2008 (unpublished) • TBCARD findings (in press)

  3. So what? • “Cities need to invest in and build up their real capital…” • “Human beings have a fundamental right to use their full talents and creative abilities.” • Racism stresses social cohesion

  4. Thunder Bay Coalition • Part of Canadian initiative with common commitments for municipalities

  5. Steering Committee Members • Lisa Beckwick, City of Thunder Bay • Carolyn Chukra, Lakehead District School Board • Cindy Crowe, Waabi-ma’iingan Teaching Lodge • Anna Gibbon, City of Thunder Bay • Jo Jo Guillet, Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board • Sandy Isfeld, District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board • Rebecca Johnson, City Council • Joanne Kembel, United Way of Thunder Bay • Marie Klassen, Lakehead Social Planning Council

  6. Steering Committee Members • Anne LeSage, Thunder Bay Indian Friendship Centre • Mary Lucas, District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board • Ann Magiskan, Thunder Bay Catholic School Board • Evelina Pan, Thunder Bay and District Labour Council • Martha Picard, Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce • Beth Ponka, Kinna-aweya Legal Clinic • Carol Rusak, Confederation College • Frances Wesley, Thunder Bay Urban Aboriginal Strategy

  7. Project Funders • BDO Dunwoody • Community Futures Development Corporation • Diversity Thunder Bay • Generator • Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration • The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay • Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce • Thunder Bay Ventures

  8. Research Purpose • Gather information to inform a Plan of Action to overcome racism and discrimination within Thunder Bay

  9. Research process • Data collected via census data, interviews & focus groups • Data analyzed • Recommendations made

  10. Socio-economic demographic • Aboriginal population grew 23%: Non-Aboriginal population shrank 1% • Aboriginal population is 8.3% (TB) 2% in Ontario, 4% in Canada • Immigrants .6% (TB), 5% to Ontario

  11. Quantitative findings

  12. Focus groups • 78 respondents in 8 focus groups • 5 common questions • Analyzed as needs, opportunities

  13. Focus group findings • 4 recurring opportunities identified: • Anti-racism campaign • Ombud’s office • Advisory bodies comprised of representative groups • Anti-racism training

  14. Next Steps • Plan of Action presented to Council on May 25, 2009 • Full report

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