Anti-Racism Engagement: Shaping Alberta's Response to Racism

Official title: Anti-racism engagement

Closed Policy & Studies Indigenous & Northern Justice & Rights
Alberta gathered input from residents and Indigenous communities to shape future government actions against racism. The engagement ran from September 2022 to January 2023 through surveys, stakeholder discussions, and meetings with Indigenous leadership. The feedback is informing updates to Alberta's Anti-Racism Action Plan.

Why This Matters

Ever faced discrimination at work, school, or accessing government services? This engagement shaped how Alberta addresses systemic racism. Indigenous Peoples and racialized Albertans shared their lived experiences to influence real policy changes.

What Could Change

The feedback is shaping updates to Alberta's Anti-Racism Action Plan. New measures could protect vulnerable groups from hate and discrimination, remove barriers to government programs, and improve access to services for all Albertans.

Key Issues

  • How can government protect vulnerable groups from hate and discrimination?
  • What systemic barriers prevent equal access to government programs?
  • How can communities be empowered to promote inclusion and diversity?

What Happened

Albertans completed an online survey between September 22 and November 10, 2022. Stakeholder discussions were held between September 2022 and January 2023. Government met with Chiefs in Treaty 6, 7, and 8, as well as Métis leadership to gather Indigenous perspectives. The input is informing updates to Alberta's Anti-Racism Action Plan.

Key Documents