Startup Canada’s platform aims to amplify the messages of our community and make sure everyone’s voices are heard no matter race, gender, or ethnicity. We recognize that some voices aren’t being heard.
We ask you to use your voices and platforms to come together in support of diversity and inclusion. If you’re not sure what to say yourself, do some research and amplify marginalized voices in your network.
We encourage our entire network—our sponsors, our government and private sector supporters, our community leaders, and everyone to support organizations doing work to promote anti-racism. In no particular order, here are this week’s resources for entrepreneurs:
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Discover Local Black Owned Businesses & Black Entrepreneurs
This directory is a comprehensive listing of black owned businesses & black entrepreneurs within Canada.
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States of Change’s Learning Festival Weekly Digest: Unconventional Cooperation is the Future
With COVID-19 threatening many organizations’ futures, now is the best time to have conversations surrounding the need to achieve profound systems change, or even admit when the time is up for organizations and when new structures should be formed instead.
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An Open Letter to Anyone who is angry and desperate for Change
Dr. Leeno Karumanchery discusses how every business leader needs to take a very real and hard look at how they run their organizations. Taking this opportunity to instill a positive change when it comes to anti-racism, diversity and inclusion.
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Brené with Ibram X. Kendi on How to Be an Antiracist
On this podcast, hosted by Brene Brown, professor Ibram X. Kendi, New York Times bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist joins to discuss racial disparities, policy, and equality, with the main focus on How to Be an Antiracist.
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Black entrepreneurs want Canadian firms to ‘put their money where their mouth is’ to fight racism
This article stresses the importance of longevity and consistency in support for Black entrepreneurs and businesses, not only of individuals but of larger companies.
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Here’s how you can support the Black Lives Matter movement in Canada
An article that outlines how to educate yourself on the Black Lives Matter movement facts and move towards supporting in Canada. Several organizations, books, and businesses are highlighted, while stressing the importance of listening to Black peoples’ voices to guide improvement.
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Black Organizations And Anti-Racist Groups Canadians Can Support Now
This article begins with a discussion of anti-Black police violence and discrimination in Canada. Followed by multiple links to Black Lives Matter regional chapters and Other prominent Black and anti-racism organizations that you can support.
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Join Black Entrepreneur Meetup Groups
Find out what’s happening in Black Entrepreneurs Meetup groups across Canada and use the directory to find ones near you!
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Anti-racism resources
A list of supporting resource materials curated by the Government of Canada. Going over 4 categories of resources including: general, Employment and income supports, justice and social participation.
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Anti-Racism Education in Canada: Best Practices
This report provides a summary of best practices as well as examples of current initiatives in anti-racism education in Canadian cities.