Key findings:
1) Canadian multiculturalism was critiqued as unresponsive to the needs and interests of Black African immigrant students and not supportive of their identity reclamation.
2) African Indigenous knowledge is a significant part of the identity of Black African immigrant students and the acknowledgment and v...
Community organizations:
ActionDignity
Habitus Consulting Collective
Future research / gaps identified:
Conduct a comprehensive review of City policies and practices to identify systemic barriers to equity and inclusion.
Collect disaggregated data on the experiences of Indigenous, Black, and diverse racial...
Integration timeline: newcomers not defined
Community organizations: n/a
Future research / gaps identified: n/a
Key findings:
Five themes with related strategic actions, outcomes, and performance measures to address systemic racism:
Integrate racial equity accountability from the inside out
Provide anti-racis...
Community organizations: Black Communities Working Group on Wellbeing & Safety
Future research / gaps identified:
1) Interview members of the African Francophone immigrant communities, not just stakeholders
2) Explore the strengths and weaknesses of the communities in addressing these challenges
Integration timelin...
Community organizations: Edmonton Community Foundation
Future research / gaps identified: n/a
Integration timeline: not defined
Key findings:
COVID-19 has disproportionately affected the South Sudanese community in Edmonton by:
Increased exposure to COVID-19, as a lot of community members are essential workers...