{"id":898,"date":"2024-10-23T22:18:09","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T22:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/?page_id=898"},"modified":"2026-03-02T09:20:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:20:05","slug":"resilience-bc-spoke","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/index.php\/resilience-bc-spoke\/","title":{"rendered":"BC Spokes \ud83d\udce2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.resiliencebc.ca\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.resiliencebc.ca\/\"><strong>New Westminster is a<\/strong> <strong>Resilience BC Spoke!<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the Lower Mainland Purpose Society under WINS-LIP, New Westminster is a designated \u201cSpoke\u201d in the Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network. As a local hub, we foster anti-racism initiatives, provide community education, and coordinate responses to incidents of hate in the region<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/463121025_8558927454150267_2766839655660115461_n-1-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1856\" style=\"width:314px;height:auto\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/463121025_8558927454150267_2766839655660115461_n-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/463121025_8558927454150267_2766839655660115461_n-1-300x240.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/463121025_8558927454150267_2766839655660115461_n-1-768x614.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/463121025_8558927454150267_2766839655660115461_n-1-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/463121025_8558927454150267_2766839655660115461_n-1-850x680.jpg 850w, http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/463121025_8558927454150267_2766839655660115461_n-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Get Involved<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn when and how to report incidents of hate and access support resources<a href=\"https:\/\/victimlinkbc.ca\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/victimlinkbc.ca\/\">.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend workshops and community events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volunteer with local anti-racism programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-superb-addons-reveal-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-superb-addons-reveal-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<a class=\"wp-block-superb-addons-reveal-button superb-addons-reveal-button superb-has-custom-width superb-addons-reveal-button-width-100 superb-addons-reveal-button-has-reveal has-medium-font-size\" href=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"superb-addons-reveal-button-element superb-addons-reveal-button-cta has-black-color has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\">Call now 24\/7<br>VictimLink is a support program for victims of crime and trauma across B.C. and Yukon.<br>This service is toll-free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in different languages.\u00a0Victims can access VictimLinkBC by:<br><br><br><a href=\"tel:1-800-563-0808%20\"><strong>call or text <\/strong>Toll Free: 1-800-563-0808<\/a><br><br><a href=\"mailto:211-victimlinkbc@uwbc.ca\"><strong>email <\/strong>211-VICTIMLINKBC@UWBC.CA<\/a><\/div><div class=\"superb-addons-reveal-button-teaser superb-has-teaser-text-color\" style=\"--superb-addons-reveal-button-teaser-text:var( --wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray )\" data-reveal=\"\"><\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-secondary-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xxlarge);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xxlarge);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6977f8fc wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5f87d255 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-vivid-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8d198a55c224a09fa231354181c893d7\" style=\"font-size:30px\"><strong>New Westminster Spoke&#8217;s Reports and Projects<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>To understand what is<strong> already <\/strong>happening in the community, programs, resources, and activities with a focus on anti-racism were surveyed. The resulting <strong>\u201cChecking the Pulse\u201d<\/strong> report is available <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Checking-The-Pulse-An-Anti-Racism-Report-.pdf\">here.<\/a>   <\/strong> Community and cultural engagement was the focus of the second project. This resulted in <a href=\"http:\/\/risingup\"><strong>&#8220;Rising<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Rising-Up-Final-Report-.pdf\"> <\/a><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/risingup\"><strong>up! An Anti-Racism Report&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/a> Findings were categorized into five key themes highlighting the voices, stories and lived experiences expressed by community mmbers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/463294979_8559502650759414_2593775554920846087_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1825\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/463294979_8559502650759414_2593775554920846087_n-1.jpg 960w, http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/463294979_8559502650759414_2593775554920846087_n-1-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/463294979_8559502650759414_2593775554920846087_n-1-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/463294979_8559502650759414_2593775554920846087_n-1-850x638.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>1) Racism is Real, Raw and Ravaging; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) Workplace Racism and Discrimination; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3) Intercultural Racism and Discrimination; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4) Public Spaces and Safety; and <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5) Racism and Mental Health.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-48208d23 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:0px;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-mono-3-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xsmall);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xsmall);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xsmall);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xsmall)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-85c30412 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9649a0d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"rising\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"564\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-1.28.34-PM-1024x564.png\" alt=\"#risingup\" class=\"wp-image-2320\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-1.28.34-PM-1024x564.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-1.28.34-PM-300x165.png 300w, http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-1.28.34-PM-768x423.png 768w, http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-1.28.34-PM-850x469.png 850w, http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-01-at-1.28.34-PM.png 1524w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-contrast-color has-text-color has-superbfont-xsmall-font-size\">Email<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:21px\">The <strong>&#8220;Rising up!&#8221;<\/strong> report is available <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Rising-Up-Final-Report-.pdf\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">here.<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8c890d92 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-contrast-color has-text-color has-superbfont-xsmall-font-size\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/462918123_8548731181836561_6686974613038128865_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1857\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/462918123_8548731181836561_6686974613038128865_n-1.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/462918123_8548731181836561_6686974613038128865_n-1-300x199.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/462918123_8548731181836561_6686974613038128865_n-1-768x510.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/462918123_8548731181836561_6686974613038128865_n-1-850x564.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-superbfont-small-font-size\">For more information about the Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network and anti-racism tools and resources, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resiliencebc.ca\/\">https:\/\/www.resiliencebc.ca<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-24-at-12.35.41-AM-1-1024x651.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1865\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-24-at-12.35.41-AM-1-1024x651.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-24-at-12.35.41-AM-1-300x191.png 300w, http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-24-at-12.35.41-AM-1-768x488.png 768w, http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-24-at-12.35.41-AM-1-850x540.png 850w, http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-24-at-12.35.41-AM-1.png 1432w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the New Westminster Spoke, please contact <a href=\"mailto:janet.goosney@purposesociety.org\">maylen.crespo@purposesociety.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>List of SPOKE Activities<\/summary>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Year<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">#<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Activity<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Description<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2021<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Creation of a SPOKE Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">The New Westminster Spokes Committee consists of representatives from the Municipality, Indigenous organizations, Fraser Health, settlement agencies, a seniors\u2019 centre, Ministry of Child and Family Development, social service agencies, WorkBC, the school district, the public library, and the local college.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Missing from the table are faith groups and law enforcement authority representation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">The New Westminster Police Department became involved in the Spokes environmental scan activity and a representative has shown interest in attending meetings. The City Supervisor of Community Planning<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2021<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Environmental scan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Power Point Community Needs Assessment project and presentation to WINS<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2021<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Revising the LIP Protocol Response to Hate Crimes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Provided to Spokes committee for input and modifications to update and make more effective<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2022<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">An examination of racism and discrimination and its impact on individuals and on the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">This project built on the community needs assessment which looked at how community, government and education agencies in New Westminster are addressing racism through anti-racism work.For this activity, individuals and representatives of cultural, faith-based and IBPOC communities in New Westminster were invited to participate in cultural cafes, interviews and\/or to answer a survey asking about their lived experiences of racism and discrimination. Their words were documented by a consultant Urban\/Social\/Community Planner and Diversity, Anti-Racism and Gender Specialist (Jasmindra Jawanda). The results and key findings in the final document, Rising Up! An Anti-Racism Report, were presented to the Spoke Committee and to a number of local networks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2022<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">An Indigenous Anti-Racism Training Series for Spoke and other community members.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Spoke members asked to learn more about First Nations, colonialism, systemic racism, Indigenous history, and how individuals and organizations can contribute to reconciliation. It started with education. A three-part training series by Sk&#8217;elep Reconciliation in March and April explored land acknowledgments, worldviews, power, privilege, and responsible allyship in practice. The cost was shared with LIP funding (IRCC). Of 30 participants, a third were from the broader community. From start to finish this session was a success. Participants left with a better understanding of what it is like to live as an Indigenous person, and of the history and policies that took away lands, children, and ways of being, and resulted in a multitude of challenges, barriers and issues that Indigenous people still have to face<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2022<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">The New Westminster protocol response to discrimination and hate was updated.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">\u201cHow to Respond to Prejudice and Hate: New Westminster Guidelines for Responding to Hate Crimes and Critical Incidents Motivated by Bias, Prejudice and Hate\u201d originally created by the Local Immigration Partnership was updated with information from the Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network protocol.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2023<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Translation of protocol<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Pages from the English and Chinese (Simplified) versions of the community protocol, including Steps to take to respond to hate crimes or incidents motivated by hate and Services and Supports, were translated into Amharic, Arabic, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Chinese (Traditional \u2013 for Cantonese speakers), Filipino (Tagalog), Korean and Portuguese.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2023<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Truth and Reconciliation Day<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">The New Westminster Spoke was invited by Spirit of the Children Society to host a table at their 2022 Truth and Reconciliation Day event, and is invited to participate again in 2023. During the event, the Spoke was given a shout-out by the emcee, an Indigenous Cultural Liaison Advisor and a member of the New Westminster Spoke table.As well as promoting the Spoke Committee and Community Protocol, there were give-aways of colourful pencils to use in a poem activity to promote self-esteem and pride in family and self.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2023<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Community Dialogues<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">A Community Dialogue was held in March 2023, with 45 participants sharing conversations about what it is like to be an immigrant in Canada. An Indigenous Elder facilitated the event. A panel of three immigrants talked to the group, then the entire audience shared their own stories and how they came to be in this place.There was food made by immigrants, art displays by immigrant artists, and time for networking between participants, panellists and artisans. Participants were either amazed to hear these stories of immigration and the barriers faced, or found similarities with their own story. It was an opportunity to include newcomers\u2019 needs within community conversation and planning processes. The second Community Dialogue was held in late June, honouring the Indigenous experience. It was held in the evening to give an opportunity for those unable to attend daytime events to participate. The evening event included a panel of Indigenous People, including the daughter of Chief Larrabee of Qayqayt First Nation, on whose traditional and unceded territory New Westminster was built. These dialogues are aimed at drawing people together and increasing understanding through the power of stories, art, and shared food.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2023<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">10<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">From Hate to Hope.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Participated in BC\u2019s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC)\u2019s consultation process for the Inquiry into Hate in the Covid -19 Pandemic final report &#8220;From Hate to Hope\u201d. The questions considered and resulting recommendations from the final report helped support the anti-racism work the New Westminster Spoke is undertaking.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2023<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">11<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Elimination of Racial Discrimination event<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">was held in Burnaby in March 2023, a collaboration amongst a number of Lower Mainland communities with Spoke tables and\/or Local Immigration Partnerships (LIPs). The event included panellists with lived experience of discrimination, a Theatre of the Oppressed, and a youth panel. New Westminster facilitated an Employment Barriers breakout session which was attended mostly by newcomers searching for employment, with a few long-term residents. Participants included a librarian, a social planner, a craftsman of hand-made carpets, a lawyer, and an investigative journalist. The immediate reaction when talking about seeking employment was of emotion. There were tears of frustration. More training for front-line workers including cultural relativism, empathy, and understanding was identified as a real need. Particular comments included: I was offered entry to Canada based on my skills, but once I was here I wasn\u2019t allowed to use them. The prime recommendation was to advocate for credential recognition and credit for education and work experience outside Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2023<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">12<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Created an anti-racism bookmark<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">to give away at the community events attended, for example, National Indigenous Day, Community Dialogues, New to New West Day, and Community Bike Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2023<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">13<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Connect, Empower &amp; Create Changes .<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Connect, Empower &amp; Create Changes provides a safe place to share thoughts and experiences and to work together to build confidence, raise awareness, and create change. Meeting dates included<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2024<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">14<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Community Protocol to respond to hate crimes and critical incidents<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">How to respond to prejudice and hate: New Westminster guidelines for responding to hate crimes and critical incidents motivated by bias, prejudice and hate was created through the Local Immigration Partnership in 2020, and has been updated and translated annually through the Spoke Committee. Information about using 911 and steps to take to respond to hate crimes or incidents was translated into French this fiscal year. (Attached.)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2024<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">15<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">IBPOC support group<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">IBPOC Support Group meetings were held at the community Welcome Centre from November 2023 to the end of June 2024. Somi Park, the Community Navigator, facilitated the meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2024<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">16<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Truth &amp; Reconciliation Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">The Spoke Committee was invited by a local Indigenous organization to hold a table at their Truth and Reconciliation Day Ceremony, with a focus on children. Treats and books provided by Literacy Now were given to all the children who attended. Youth from the Youth Hub, a Host Agency program, distributed the books and interacted with the children.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2024<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">17<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Anti-racism health tool kit<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ernie Cardinal, a member of the New Westminster Spoke Committee from Spirit of the Children Society (SOTCS), shared with the committee an overview of wrongs of the past, and still ongoing, in the health care system.SOTCS had previously held \u201cLunches with Ernie\u201d information sessions at 14 health clinics to provide information about colonialization and discrimination. Other clinics in the area did not have the time (a familiar phrase to him), and the sessions were cancelled.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Due to this discussion, Spoke decided to create an anti-racism toolkit for health clinics.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">After outreach to potential partners, the Executive Director and Executive Administrator from the Fraser North West Division of Family Practice (FNWDFP) who oversee 55 health clinics in the area, indicated they would like to collaborate on the toolkit.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">The toolkit is aimed at front line workers first, then doctors.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Spoke funds covered the cost of printing and of some of the books suggested by Ernie Cardinal. FNWDFP covered the cost of other books, design and artwork, and boxes for the toolkits. They will distribute the toolkits to all 55 of their clinics, and resume \u201cLunch with Ernie\u201d sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">The Indigenous Anti-Racism Toolkit consists of:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">1. \u00a0\u00a0 Information on decolonization<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2. \u00a0\u00a0 Ernie&#8217;s picks (book\u00a0list-print out)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">3. \u00a0\u00a0 Print out\/sign for clinic wall (with an Indigenous art border) (Attached.)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">4. \u00a0\u00a0 Information about land acknowledgements<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">5. In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination in B.C. health care report<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">6. First Nations 101; Five little Indians; and 21 things you did not know about the Indian Act.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">18<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Coordinate New Westminster Spoke<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">The Spoke Committee, coordinated through the Local Immigration Partnership (LIP), brought together 22 members from diverse organizations to address racism in New Westminster. It held three full committee meetings and several smaller working group sessions focused on anti-racism toolkits. The committee served as a hub for collaboration, resource sharing, and strategic planning to support anti-racism initiatives across the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">19<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Truth and Reconciliation Day (Did not take place)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Although the event was initially planned, the team lost the contact it had with the organizers. Instead, efforts were redirected toward meaningful engagement through the development and distribution of reconciliation-focused educational materials, ensuring the spirit of the day was still honored.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">20<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">National Indigenous Day (Did not take place)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">This event was not attanded or supported by SPOKES due to a change in staff involved in the coordination. However, the team pivoted to focus on distributing culturally relevant toolkits at the New to New Westminster event, maintaining a commitment to Indigenous visibility and education.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">21<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Health &amp; Reconciliation Toolkit<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">These toolkits were created to address systemic racism in healthcare and promote reconciliation. The Health Toolkit was developed in collaboration with an Indigenous consultant and the Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice. The Reconciliation Toolkit included educational materials such as the book 21 Things You Didn\u2019t Know About the Indian Act, and activity cards. Both were distributed at community events and clinics.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">22<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Protocol Review &amp; Distribution<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">The Community Protocol Response to Hate: No further revisions were made this year. The English version of the protocol was uploaded to the WINS LIP New Westminster webpage to ensure continued accessibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">23<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">IBPOC Gatherings \u2013 Connections<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Did not happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">24<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Addressing Racism: Gathering with the Cultural Caf\u00e9 Anti-Racism Support Group<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">This initiative funded by United Way, included a supportive environment for open dialogue for participants about racism. The WINS LIP coordinator delivered two presentation to explain the principles of anti-racism, introduce the Community Protocol Response to Hate, and engage participants in a discussion about systemic racism. One of the sessions was held on March 20th, to celebrate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination , that was celebrated by providing a celebratory meal,\u00a0 reinforcing the importance of collective reflection and action against racial injustice.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">25<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Ethical Storytelling Session<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">The Ethical Storytelling Session, held on March 26, 2025, at the New Westminster Public Library, was a community workshop designed to build capacity among service providers and community workers in ethical storytelling practices. The session included interactive activities, such as \u201cThrough the Lens\u201d and \u201cA Very Personal Story,\u201d to explore how narratives can either empower or harm marginalized individuals. Participants learned about informed consent, cultural competence, power dynamics, and client-led storytelling. The session was co-developed with individuals with lived experience and supported by LIP and Spoke funding<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">26<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Truth and Understanding Kit<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Inspired by the Health Toolkit, this kit extended the message of reconciliation and education. It included culturally significant items and learning tools to help community members better understand Indigenous histories and perspectives.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">27<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">New to New West Intercultural Festival and Information Fair<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">The New to New West Resource Festival 2025 was a multicultural, community-building event aimed at welcoming newcomers and promoting anti-racism education. The New Westminster Spoke Committee participated by distributing Indigenous Health and Reconciliation Toolkits, engaging attendees in conversations about systemic racism, and connecting with over 30 community organizations. The event featured cultural performances, games, and food from diverse communities, creating a space for intercultural exchange and learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">28<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">In Person workshop on focused on the intersection of ADHD, trauma, and racialized experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">The Spoke Committee is organizing Dr. Prahar presentation that explores how systemic racism, cultural stigma, and underdiagnosis affect the mental health and educational outcomes of racialized individuals living with ADHD.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">**This initiative complements broader anti-racism efforts and is informed by parallel programming such as the UBC Learning Circle\u2019s Indigenous-focused session titled &#8216;ADHD and Indigenous Strength: Understanding, Adapting, Thriving&#8217; with K\u2019odi Taylor. While distinct in focus, both events share a commitment to uplifting marginalized voices and promoting culturally grounded mental health education.**<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Future to plan activities<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2026-2028<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">29<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Internal Learning \u2013 \u201cStart From Home\u201d Series<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Goal: Strengthen the knowledge and confidence of staff and partner organizations to address racism and support reconciliation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">COMPONENTS:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Host 3 learning sessions:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fall (Oct 2025): Addressing ADHD and Racial Disparities in Mental Health for Racialized Communities<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Winter (Jan 2026): Applying GBA+ in Local Work<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Spring (April 2026): Decolonizing Language and Communication in Community Services<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Share open-access learning materials and curated reading\/viewing lists after each session<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2026-2029<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Community Listening and Voices<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">GOAL: Create space for residents to share their stories, experiences, and ideas about inclusion, identity, and community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">COMPONENTS:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Community Conversations (Nov 2025 &amp; Mar 2026): \u201cWhat does belonging mean to you?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Reflection Wall (Feb\u2013May 2026): Install at New Westminster Public Library or Douglas College.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2026-2030<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">31<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Mapping Activity<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Use printed maps and digital tools to gather input on inclusive\/exclusive spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2026-2031<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">32<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Acts of Reconciliation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Goal: Build respectful, ongoing relationships with Indigenous individuals and explore opportunities for deeper collaboration over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Suggested Activities:.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Winter 2026: Circles for Reconciliation \u2013 Explore participation in or hosting of reconciliation circles that bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants for guided dialogue and relationship-building. More info at circlesforreconciliation.ca<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Ongoing: Continue building trust and relationships with Indigenous individuals through:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Invitations to co-create future initiatives<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Honoraria-supported storytelling or cultural sharing sessions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Exploring opportunities for future partnerships with Indigenous-led organizations, as relationships deepen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2026-2032<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">33<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Celebrate Local Leadership<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Goal: Recognize and amplify the contributions of people advancing equity and anti-racism in New Westminster.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Suggested Activities:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 New to New West event: Multicultural games and snacks<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Community Inclusion Badge: Launch in April 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Spotlight Stories (May\u20132026): Short videos or social media reels featuring local leaders (New to New West event).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">2026-2033<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">34<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Community Initiative: Hack the Hate Challenge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Timeline: February \u2013 May 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Goal: Encourage youth and or equity-deserving residents to develop creative, community-based solutions to combat racism.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Activities:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Open call for ideas (Feb)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 New to New West &#8211; Badges for innovation, impact, and relevance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Letters of support for winning teams (from City, Library, or Purpose Society) teams implement their ideas (who else has capacity to fund?)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"African Voices\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ya3HsJu-yBQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-superb-addons-accordion-block\" data-accordion-id=\"superb-accordion-9e63bae8\"><div class=\"superb-accordion-header\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"superb-accordion-content-superb-accordion-9e63bae8\"><h4 class=\"superb-accordion-title\">Creating Belonging: A Glossary for Inclusive Engagement<\/h4><span class=\"superb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/div><div id=\"superb-accordion-content-superb-accordion-9e63bae8\" class=\"superb-accordion-content\" style=\"display:none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<p><strong>2SLGBTQIA+ <\/strong>An acronym representing Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and other diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. The \u201c2S\u201d acknowledges the unique identity of Two-Spirit people in Indigenous communities. The \u201c+\u201d includes additional identities not explicitly listed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Allyship <\/strong>A lifelong process of building relationships based on trust, consistency, and accountability with marginalized individuals and groups. It involves using one\u2019s privilege to advocate for equity and justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Anti-Indigenous Racism <\/strong>Racism specifically directed at First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis peoples, rooted in colonialism, land dispossession, and cultural erasure. It includes systemic underfunding, over-policing, and denial of Indigenous rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Anti-Oppression <\/strong>A framework that seeks to recognize and challenge the systemic nature of inequality and power imbalances across race, gender, class, ability, and other identities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Anti-Racism <\/strong>An active process of identifying, challenging, and changing the values, structures, and behaviors that perpetuate systemic racism. It goes beyond being \u201cnot racist\u201d by requiring deliberate action to dismantle racial inequities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Belonging <\/strong>The feeling of being accepted, included, and valued in a community or space. It is fostered through intentional inclusion and recognition of diverse identities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Colonialism<\/strong> The historical and ongoing process of domination and control by one group over another, often involving land theft, cultural suppression, and systemic violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cultural Humility<\/strong> A lifelong commitment to self-evaluation and learning about others\u2019 cultural identities, recognizing and challenging power imbalances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cultural Safety<\/strong> An environment that is spiritually, socially, emotionally, and physically safe for people\u2014where there is no assault on identity, and where power imbalances are acknowledged and addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Decolonization<\/strong> The process of deconstructing colonial ideologies and structures, and restoring Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and governing. In practice, it includes land return, language revitalization, and Indigenous-led decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disaggregated Data<\/strong> Data that is broken down by race, gender, income, and other identity factors to reveal disparities and inform equitable policy and practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Diversity<\/strong> The presence of differences within a given setting, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and more. Diversity recognizes the value of varied perspectives, lived experiences, and identities in shaping inclusive communities and equitable outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equity<\/strong> Fairness in access, opportunity, and outcomes. Unlike equality (which treats everyone the same), equity recognizes that different people need different supports to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equity-Deserving Groups<\/strong> Communities that have historically and systemically faced barriers to full participation in society. This includes\u2014but is not limited to\u2014Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, newcomers, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and low-income residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GBA+ (Gender-Based Analysis Plus) <\/strong>An analytical tool used to assess how diverse identities (gender, race, ability, age, etc.) intersect to shape experiences and outcomes. The \u201cplus\u201d acknowledges multiple, overlapping forms of discrimination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gender <\/strong>A social and cultural construct that encompasses roles, behaviors, expressions, and identities associated with being male, female, both, neither, or somewhere along the spectrum. Gender is distinct from biological sex and includes identities such as transgender, non-binary, and gender fluid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Implicit Bias <\/strong>Unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect understanding, actions, and decisions\u2014often without awareness or intent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intersectionality <\/strong>A framework that recognizes how systems of oppression (e.g., racism, sexism, ableism) intersect and compound, especially for people with multiple marginalized identities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interpersonal Racism <\/strong>Racism that occurs between individuals, often through discriminatory language, behavior, or microaggressions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Internalized Racism <\/strong>When individuals from racialized groups adopt negative beliefs or stereotypes about their own group, often as a result of prolonged exposure to systemic and interpersonal racism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lived Experience <\/strong>The firsthand knowledge and insights gained through personal experience, especially from those directly impacted by racism, exclusion, or systemic barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Microaggressions <\/strong>Everyday verbal, nonverbal, or environmental slights or insults\u2014intentional or unintentional\u2014that communicate hostile or negative messages to marginalized groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Power and Privilege <\/strong>Unearned social advantages or disadvantages individuals hold based on identity factors such as race, gender, or class. These dynamics shape access, influence, and outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Racial Equity <\/strong>The condition in which race no longer predicts a person\u2019s outcomes in life. Achieving racial equity requires proactive measures to eliminate disparities and redistribute power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Racial Justice <\/strong>The transformation of society to eliminate racial hierarchies and build systems that affirm the dignity and humanity of all people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Racial Literacy <\/strong>The ability to recognize, understand, and respond to racism in its various forms. It includes historical knowledge, critical thinking, and the skills to engage in meaningful dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Racialized Communities <\/strong>Groups of people who are categorized and treated differently based on perceived racial differences. This term acknowledges that race is a social construct with real-world impacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reconciliation <\/strong>A process of healing relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. It involves truth-telling, redress, and sustained action to address the harms of colonialism and residential schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Restorative Justice <\/strong>An approach to justice that focuses on healing, accountability, and repairing harm\u2014often through dialogue and community-based solutions rather than punishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Structural Racism <\/strong>The cumulative and compounding effects of societal systems (education, housing, justice, health, etc.) that reinforce racial inequities over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Systemic Racism <\/strong>Also known as institutional racism, this refers to policies, practices, and norms within institutions that produce or maintain racial inequities\u2014often without overt intent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tokenism <\/strong>The practice of making only a symbolic effort to include marginalized individuals, often without giving them real power or influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>White Privilege <\/strong>Unearned advantages experienced by white people in societies where whiteness is the norm. It often goes unnoticed by those who benefit from it<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Westminster is a Resilience BC Spoke! Through the Lower Mainland Purpose Society under WINS-LIP, New Westminster is a designated \u201cSpoke\u201d in the Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network. As a local&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1654,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-898","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"featured_image_url":{"thumbnail":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/antiracism-logo-150x150.jpg","medium":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/antiracism-logo-300x63.jpg","medium_large":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/antiracism-logo-768x162.jpg","large":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/antiracism-logo-1024x216.jpg","1536x1536":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/antiracism-logo-1536x324.jpg","2048x2048":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/antiracism-logo.jpg","post-thumbnail":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/antiracism-logo-300x63.jpg","membershiply-grid":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/antiracism-logo-350x230.jpg","membershiply-slider":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/antiracism-logo-850x179.jpg","membershiply-small":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/antiracism-logo-300x180.jpg"},"post_author":"janet","assigned_categories":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/898","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=898"}],"version-history":[{"count":74,"href":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/898\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3435,"href":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/898\/revisions\/3435"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1654"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=898"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}