Resources for BIPOC’s
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Black Excellence in STEM Careers: Diversity in Engineering
Join us as we showcase Black Excellence in Engineering with a feature presentation by Electrical Engineer and Energy specialist Gary Thompson, PEng. As an Engineering practitioner and advocate for Diversity in Engineering, Gary Thompson shares his experiences and...
Harmonic Voices: The Beauty of Pan-Africanism
Join us to celebrate the richness of our diverse cultures by demonstrating our strong sense of unity and honouring the many experiences and struggles of the Black diasporic community. This event will feature a keynote speaker, multidisciplinary scholar and artist, Dr....
ICA BIPOC Anti-Racism Resources
The Inter-Culture Association of Victoria (ICA) has compiled a media list to educate individuals about the experiences, accomplishments, and history of the BIPOC community. These lists include movies, books, articles and videos, among other items. They are free to...
BIPOC Resources Vancouver
Black Lives Matter has released a resource page for BIPOC individuals in Vancouver. This list includes emergency/crisis resources, legal aid, and mental health supports, among others. These resources are open to everyone who identifies as part of the BIPOC community....
BC Black History Awareness Society 2023 Black History Month Programming
The BC Black History Awareness Society has released their 2023 Black History Month programming with 6 public events from February 1 - 27 including music performances and guided tours. All events are free to attend, but donations are recommended. There is a mix of...
Indigenous Language Resources
The Woodland Cultural Centre has provided a collection of resources to support people in learning a variety of indigenous languages. These resources are free; most are available to the public whereas others require sign-in membership access....
Free QTBIPOC Dance Class
Booty Freedom is a QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color) centred space. This dance class event is open to anyone who self-identifies as QTBIPOC. The event is free and pre-registration is required. The event is taking place on September 23 from...
Canadian Society for Asian Arts (CSAA)
CSAA is a non profit volunteer organization based in Vancouver, B.C. Its goals are to promote the understanding and appreciation of Asian arts through programs, exhibitions and publications. On their website, you can find their achieved exhibitions and programs under...
The Unplug Collective
The Unplug Collective is a space for Black and Brown womxn and non-binary folks to share their stories without fear of being silenced or censored. They also created educational materials around anti-body discrimination and fashion. Website:...