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Racism is a sin!
The SCM is committed to educating ourselves and others about racism. Racism is still systemic and pervasive in our society, but too often white people are unable to see it because of privilege.
With March 21 - UN international day to end racism - as our springboard, we invite you to join us on this journey.
We are guided in this work by our national Anti-Oppression Covenant.
| Tenets of Anti-Racism
by Denise Nadeau
- Confonting oppression will benefit everyone
- We are all interrelated, with an underlying commonality rooted in the sacredness of the cosmos
- All forms of oppression are interconnected. It is not useful to argue about a hierachy of oppressions
- Fixing blame helps no one. Taking responsibilitiy helps everyone
- Expect to learn from your mistakes
- Accept the fact of conflict
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UPCOMING:
building antiracist cultures II
Thursday, April 14 :: 6-9 pm
@ Hailey's (1537-#3 Gladstone, near Belmont St)
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See our anti-racism & the SCM page
David will be continuing our interactive and engaging workshop on racial justice & privilege at our potluck - but newcomers are encouraged to join us on this journey. There will be drama, reflection, story-sharing, and commitment to challenging racism. We begin by honouring our own stories and cultures, and striving to build antiracist culture from a place of support and strength.
SCM is a member of the March 21 anti-racism coalition, working to organize a week of awareness events for racial justice. Events include a cabaret, panel, art gallery, story-telling night, and Filipino history talk. [March 21 Coalition website]. Other events:
- FRI MARCH 18: CABARET (6pm @ Vertigo Lounge, UVic)
- SUN MARCH 20: SHATTERING THE SILENCE PANEL (2-4 pm @ MacLaurin Bldg, D288, UVic)
- MON MARCH 21: ANTIRACISM ON AIR (noon - 8 pm, CFUV 101.9FM)
- MON MARCH 21: DIY SILKSCREENING WORKSHOP (6-9 pm / register)
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PAST EVENTS
SCM member Glenys joins a protest at a university recruitment drive for the Canadian Security and Intelligence Service (CSIS). SCM joins No One Is Illegal in condemning the racial profiling and detention of 'terror' suspects without trial, charges or evidence
Photo: Nic Hume, Martlet
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racial justice & privilege workshop I
Thursday, March 17
David presented an interactive workshop on racial justice & privilege at our potluck March 17. There will be drama, scriptural reflection, and commitment to challenging racism.
SCM is a member of the March 21 anti-racism coalition, working to organize a week of awareness events for racial justice. Events include a cabaret, panel, art gallery, story-telling night, and Filipino history talk. [March 21 Coalition website]
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no one is illegal!
Rally: Sat, March 5 :: noon
@ Immigration Offices (816 government st)
This rally is to raise awareness that Canada detains so-called
"terrorism" suspects without trial, charges or evidence, using post-911
"security certificates". Here is the SCM's position:
The Student Christian Movement see the detention of humans through security certificates as a violation of dignity, fairness and human rights. Racial profiling and the war on 'terror' are unconsitutional. They are also unjust and immoral. We call for the right to a fair trial and an end to all forms of racism
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first nations rally
Thursday, March 3 :: NOON
@ Legislature Buildings (government @ belleville)
Local elders will knock on the door of the legislature, in full
regalia, to protest both the forceful removal of elders from the land
titles office earlier last week, and the decision the government to
transfer all relevant documents regarding local land claims to north
vancouver, deeply effecting local first nations ability to negotiate land claims.
The Songhees have asked for public support.
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