Address the root causes of inequality, discrimination and injustice in B.C. by shifting laws, policies, practices and cultures. We do this work through education, research, advocacy, inquiry and monitoring.
The Commissioner’s first Inquiry looked at the reported rise of hate during the pandemic. The Inquiry explores why hate increased during the pandemic, where hate comes from and what action we can take to stop hate now and in future times of crisis.
The B.C. Human Rights System portal can help you understand the different branches of our system and find the services that suit your needs.
We're #hiring! Are you looking for meaningful work and passionate about human rights? Check out our postings for permanent full-time role of Financial Administrator. Find job descriptions and how to apply via https://bchumanrights.ca/financial-admin/
We're thrilled to invite the community to the next presentation of our immersive audio-visual exhibit "From Hate to Hope." (1/2)
This exhibit will provide an immersive experience of the rise of hate that was documented in the Commissioner’s Inquiry into hate in the pandemic and the large-scale works of art that emerged from it across B.C. To learn more, visit: https://tinyurl.com/y6hwr45k (2/2)
Check out "Blending Blackness and Post secondary:AfroLearning" on May 4 4:30 - 8pm PDT. This networking event for Black youth in postsecondary education offers an opportunity to connect with fellow individuals, share resources, & enjoy engaging activities.
Blending Blackness and Post secondary:AfroLearning
Black Youth Networking Event
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Join Connect Fest Burnaby on April 30th from 6:15-8:15 for the film screening of "All our Father's Relations" followed by a panel discussion. The documentary chronicles the Grant siblings' journey to trace their family lineage from Vancouver to China.
Film Screening: All Our Father’s Relations
This event is part of The Connect Fest Burnaby. A free, multi-day celebration of lifelong learning by community, April 26-30, 2024
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Today marks Lesbian Visibility Day, a significant occasion reminding us of the ongoing journey towards inclusivity, respect and understanding within the LGBTQ2SAI+ community.
As we wrap up this week's community highlights, we're excited to present the concluding insights from the #CommunityBriefs in Terrace, B.C. Four areas of concern for Terrace are: Housing & poverty, health, education and colonization. (1/3)
Participants shared that the cost of food and secure access to food in the North and the rising cost of living are making it harder for many people to maintain an adequate standard of living. (2/3)
This Brief represents our research findings and is intended to inspire and provide support to individuals actively addressing human rights issues in the region. To access the #TerraceBrief and it's resources, please visit: https://baseline.bchumanrights.ca/briefs/terrace/ (3/3)
We're #hiring! Are you looking for meaningful work and passionate about human rights? Check out our postings for permanent full-time role of Financial Administrator. Find job descriptions and how to apply via https://bchumanrights.ca/financial-admin/
Our Office published the #Chetwynd Community Brief to gain insight into human rights challenges such as: access to health care, effects of the boom-and-bust resource economy and colonization effects in Cranbrook B.C. (2/3)
The Brief represents our research findings and is intended to inspire and provide support to individuals actively addressing human rights issues in the region. To access the #ChetwyndBrief and it's resources, please visit: https://baseline.bchumanrights.ca/chetwynd (3/3)
Access to healthcare is one of the three key areas of concern we identified in Chetwynd. Participants shared that due to the limited health services offered in Chetwynd, people have to travel to other communities to receive health care, sometimes with devastating impacts. (1/3)
Hate
May 10, 2024, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Time and place Dates and times: Friday, May 10, 2024 between 11:00 a.m. — 05:00 p.m. PDT Saturday, May 11, 2024 between 11:00 a.m. — 05:00 p.m. PDT Cost: Free Where: Peace Gallery North (10015 - 100 Avenue, Fort St. John) in the Multipurpose Room For any questions, please contact…
Hate
May 11, 2024, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Time and place Dates and times: Friday, May 10, 2024 between 11:00 a.m. — 05:00 p.m. PDT Saturday, May 11, 2024 between 11:00 a.m. — 05:00 p.m. PDT Cost: Free Where: Peace Gallery North (10015 - 100 Avenue, Fort St. John) in the Multipurpose Room For any questions, please contact…
Hate
May 16, 2024, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Time and place Dates and times: May 16 from 12:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. May 17 from 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Cost: Free Where: Beban Recreation Centre (2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo), Lounge C For any questions, please contact engagement@bchumanrights.ca The exhibit Immersive exhibits envelop the viewer in a sensory…
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