
Justice
Justice matters to God. Throughout Scripture, we see God’s deep concern for the oppressed, the marginalized, and the vulnerable and we’re called to share in that concern. Seeking justice isn’t just a political issue or a cultural trend; it’s a reflection of God’s heart and a core part of faithful living.
But when we look around at the weight of injustice in the world racism, poverty, environmental crisis, systemic inequality, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. It can be hard to know where to begin.
This page exists to help. It’s a growing collection of resources for those who want to listen, learn, and respond. It’s not comprehensive and it’s not final, but it’s a place to start. A way to be informed, to grow in awareness, and to join in God’s work of healing and restoration with greater humility, clarity, and care.
What is anti-racism?
This space was created as a starting point for those who wish to learn more about equity and justice issues without undue burden on marginalized groups and individuals. This is an incomplete listing of resources as we are all still learning and resources are continually being added.
If you have questions or would like to share a resource, please contact us.
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Project 1907 🇨🇦
"Why are we so shocked by recent waves of anti-Asian violence?" (Toronto Star) 🇨🇦
“I am not your Asian stereotype” (TED Talk on the model minority myth, 9 min) 🇺🇸
The Model Minority Myth: Webinar (40min) 🇺🇸
Asian-American Racial Justice Toolkit (Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance) 🇺🇸
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Anti-Black Racism resources (Canadian Council of Churches) 🇨🇦
Being Black in Canada (CBC) 🇨🇦
"Defund the Police? An Abolition Curriculum" (Mennonite Church USA) 🇺🇸
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FoodShare is a food justice organization, advocating for the right to food, and working to challenge the systemic barriers that keep people from accessing the food they need to thrive. 🇨🇦
PROOF is an interdisciplinary research program examining effective policy interventions to reduce household food insecurity in Canada. 🇨🇦
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International Women's Day: Women and Gender Equality Canada 🇨🇦, United Nations 🇺🇳
Women of Impact in Canada Gallery (Women and Gender Equality Canada) 🇨🇦
International Day of the Girl: Women and Gender Equality Canada 🇨🇦, United Nations 🇺🇳
Canadian Annual Femicide Report 2020 (Toronto Star) 🇨🇦
Pandemic job losses threaten to leave women behind permanently, RBC warns (CBC) 🇨🇦
Violence against women (World Health Organization) 🇺🇳
"I was raped at university. Here's why I never reported it." (CBC Opinion) 🇨🇦
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United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) (PDF) 🇺🇳
Walking Together: We Are All Treaty People - Conference Recordings 🇨🇦
Indigenous Canada: U of A (free) online course 🇨🇦
Red Chef Revival: Explore Reconciliation Through Food documentary series 🇨🇦
Reserve 107 documentary 🇨🇦
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger documentary 🇨🇦
Videos: “Trick or Treaty?“, “Alanis“ “Obomsawin”, provided by the National Film Board of Canada 🇨🇦
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Intersection of sex (purity culture), race, gender and faith (TIME interview) 🇺🇸
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"A lot of things are true." (Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg)
With God on Our Side documentary
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A Love Letter to Asian Americans (TIME) 🇺🇸
This Is What No One Tells You About Being Asian in America in 2021 (HuffPost) 🇺🇸
The Atlanta Shooting and the Dehumanizing of Asian Women (The New Yorker) 🇺🇸
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Use this worksheet to help guide reflections on white dominant culture and bias.
Vital Signs 2021: annual report on how Toronto is doing (Toronto Foundation) 🇨🇦
How to spark change within our unequal education system: Don't Call Me Resilient podcast, Ep 3 (audio & transcript) 🇨🇦
Dismantling Racism in Canada resources (Christian Reformed Church) 🇨🇦