George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Resources to support anti-racism at George Brown
The Office of Anti-Racism, Equity and Human Rights (OAREHRS) collaborates with faculty, employees, students, alumni and community stakeholders to develop anti-racism resources. These resources enable all of us to put our Anti-Racism strategy into practice across the institution, consistently engaging our community.
Learn how we're working to end racism at George Brown Polytechnic through our anti-racism resources, training opportunities, and more.
Featured Resource
In this video, Nadia Richards walks us through the first step in our Take 5 for Anti-Racism resource.
Explore our resources
Take 5 for Anti-Racism
Take 5 for Anti-Racism is a resource that guides you through five simple steps to engage in Anti-Racism. This tool can be used by anyone: people who are well-versed in anti-racism dialogues and practices, and those who are newer to the topic.
Navigating Difficult Conversations
Effective communication is key to fostering an inclusive and respectful community. Our guide offers practical strategies for addressing sensitive topics with empathy and clarity. These tips will help you engage thoughtfully and constructively on issues of race, identity, and justice.
Developing an Anti-Racist Classroom
In order to create truly inclusive learning environments as educators, we must actively commit to confronting racism. We invite you to review these resources to help you develop an anti-racist classroom.
Forms of Racism and Hate
Learn more about what George Brown is doing to address forms of racism and hate at the institution.
Training
We offer a variety of anti-racism training for all our community members. Training includes opportunities for beginners, team-building exercises for employees, and tailored interventions, alongside interactive online courses.
Reports & Publications
George Brown Polytechnic is continually accountable to examining our anti-racism policies and practices as well as our responsibilities to entrench the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action into our culture and curriculum. Read our reports and publications to see how we're taking action on racism.