Resources for BIPOC’s
Below are resources and information for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or as a Person of Colour.
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BIPOC Women’s Health Network
This Canada-wide resource hub is run by BIPOC women in medicine and is curated with high-quality resources for BIPOC gender minorities on topics such as LGBTQ2+ healthcare, reproductive and sexual health, gender-based violence and a category meant for allies and...
Decolonizing Therapy
Decolonizing Therapy is a resource database created for the BIPOC community. The website is focused on self-care and mental health, and provides links to podcasts, articles, and social media accounts that are related to mental health topics. The links are accessible...
The Safe Place App
The Safe Place App is a mental health app aimed at helping and educating the Black community. The app provides information about a wide range of mental health topics, including information that is specific to the Black community. The app is accessible to anyone and...
Virtual Film Event For Black History Month
The African Arts and Cultural Society is hosting a virtual Black History Month film screening and discussion for "Sisters in the Struggle." It will be a free event streaming on Facebook live on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Facebook:...
Cineplex Offers Slate of Films For Black History Month
Cineplex theatres are offering a host of films that highlight black history month. The films available will include that of “Harriet” and “Selma” throughout the month. Every transaction done with the company will see a donation of $1 to The Black Academy co-founded by...
Black Women in History Event
On Monday, February 22nd, the Support Network for Indigenous Women & Women of Colour will be hosting an educational event based around acknowledging the important contributions made to Canadian history made by Black Women. All are welcome to attend and learn. More...
Students of Colour Collective February Talk Series
In honour of Black history month, the UVIC SOCC will be hosting a series of talks and movie screenings showcasing Black history and stories in Victoria and beyond. On February 9th there will be a talk on Black identity and culture in Canada by Dr. Moustapha Fall, on...
Immersive Black History Month Events
The BC Black History Awareness Society has created a series of interactive programs to celebrate Black History Month. The interactive events will be held on zoom throughout the month starting February 7th with Putting Black British Columbia History to Work. For more...
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective Toolkit
BEAM is a multidisciplinary group of professionals that provides resources and support for Black and other-identified people of colour. On their website they have a range of resources meant to educate and uplift all peoples, including self-help guides, worksheets,...