Doing the Work: An Introduction to Anti-Racism
We are pleased to launch our new e-course, "Doing the Work: An Introduction to Anti-Racism." The course is uniquely GBC - it is different than previous anti-racism learning opportunities as it was made by us for us.
Our entire college community is encouraged to take the time to complete the course. For employees, it can be accessed via Cornerstone, and students can access it on Brightspace. Through this course, we hope to make space for ongoing discussion, enable good faith questions and disagreements, and engage in conversations about the content.
News and Announcements
Just weeks after the discovery of a mass grave containing the remains of 215 Indigenous children in British Columbia, the Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan announced another horrifying discovery. The First Nation found 751 unmarked graves near the former Marieval Indian Residential School....
Joni Shawana has spent the last 25 years working in the community and educating people on Indigenous cultures. Shawana is Anishinaabe from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Indian Reserve and she is a graduate of George Brown’s Community Worker program. When Shawana was eight years old, she moved off the reserve...
A successful community needs space guided by the needs of its residents—in other words, programming, places and protocols designed for those who use these spaces most. For youth, in particular, access to safe and reliable public spaces helps to stave off isolation and alienation at a crucial point...
By Jennifer Grant When George Floyd was murdered by police one year ago, it brought the realities of anti-Black racism into stark focus for many people. However, for those of us in the Black community, his death was another tragic reminder of the perils many of us face and the failure of systems to...
Jennifer Grant strives to unlock potential. She did this as a child and youth worker, an advocate and a teacher. Now, she aims to unlock potential across the George Brown College community by leading efforts to cultivate an equitable, inclusive and welcoming environment for all learners and...
The Pinball Clemons Foundation recently donated $96,000 to support 32 students at George Brown College for the 2020-2021 academic year. This generous gift is focused on supporting students that self-identify as Indigenous, as well as supporting those students experiencing financial need. Jennifer...
Young people are receiving training and mentorship and getting a foot in the door to launch careers in the financial services industry thanks to a collaboration between George Brown College, RBC and the Michael "Pinball" Clemons Foundation. The partnership produced Foundations in Banking, a 13-week...
Black students and recent graduates from George Brown College can now apply to be part of a mentorship program that will connect them to Black leaders at Canadian corporations. George Brown partnered with the Onyx Initiative in October 2020 with the goal of increasing representation of Black...
The Janes family has donated $50,000 across several areas at George Brown College focusing on assisting the diverse student population at the College. The donation is directed to three areas: the COVID-19 Foodshare Emergency Food Box Fund, the Black Student Support Network and Indigenous Education &...
What's new?
Let's Get Started Primer for Anti-Racism
This primer has been developed to support the George Brown College community as we engage in Anti-Racism practice. This primer uses the five steps of the Take 5 for Anti-Racism. We begin with self-reflect, then educate, rethink, identify and engage.
Featured Resources
Navigating Difficult Conversations: 8 Essential Tips
Effective communication is key to fostering an inclusive and respectful GBC community. Our latest guide, "8 Tips to Manage Difficult Conversations,” offers practical strategies for addressing sensitive topics with empathy and clarity. Whether you are confronting issues of race, identity, or social justice, these tips will help you engage thoughtfully and constructively. Enhance your toolkit, with the tools to handle challenging dialogues and contribute to a more understanding and equitable environment.
10 Tips & Tools for Developing an Anti-Racist Classroom
As educators, in order to create truly inclusive learning environments, we must actively commit to being anti-racist. We invite you to review these resources to help you develop an anti-racist classroom.
Forms of Racism
Learn more about what we're doing to address Anti-Black and Anti-Asian racism at the college.
Anti-Racist Leadership: A Starter's Toolkit
The purpose of this toolkit is to support leaders to start the dialogue, begin to explore their role in creating an anti-racist institution and deepen their understanding of what it means to be an anti-racist leader.
