Identity & Community Resources

BIPoC

Committee against Racial and Ethnic Discrimination (CARED; under AMS SIC). An anti-racist activist and educational committee that holds events throughout the year to discuss "race," racism, and the effects of discrimination. CARED is in the process of restructuring.

Queen’s Journal of Ethnic and Racial Studies (QJERS; under ASUS). An annual interdisciplinary publication that strives to promote a better understanding of race, racialization and settler colonialism.

Black Luck Collective. An organization with a focus on fostering a visible and close-knit Black community in Kingston. IG: @blackluckcollective.

Toronto Black Media Association. Volunteer run organization of uplift Black creatives from Toronto.

Cold Tea Collective. A new media platform by the Asian diaspora for the Asian diaspora.

“A Newcomer’s Introduction to Indigenous Cultures in Canada”. An article providing introducing Indigenous cultures to non-Indigenous persons unfamiliar with the diversity of histories and traditions in Canada.

Indigenous Allyship Toolkit (PDF 4.03 MB). A brief guide to being a meaningful ally to Indigenous persons and communities for non-Indigenous people.

PoC Online Classroom. More resources relevant to Persons of Colour.

Canadian Federation of Students' Anti-Racism Toolkit (PDF 2.01 MB). A document that outlines how to pursue anti-racism in a university campus setting.

“What to Say When Facing Racism” (PDF 1.20 MB). Eleven flashcards with different responses to racism.

Canadian Race Relations Foundations. A Crown corporation committed to fighting racism in Canada by supporting, enabling and convening community groups and organizations through our grants, services and network of public, research and community partners.

Intersectional & General

The Shift Project (Queen's). A Queen's initiative that offers events and initiatives with the goal of centering equity-deserving student experiences, providing opportunities for dialogue around topics outlined in the survey, building allyship, and creating a safer and more inclusive campus culture at Queen’s.

Collective Reflections (CoRe; under AMS SIC). An anti-oppressive publication about identity, personal experience, creative expression, and their interrelations.

Queen’s Equity Conference (QEC; under ASUS). A one-day conference that strives to educate members of the Queen’s and Kingston communities on issues of social justice, while fostering the skills necessary to create a safer and more accountable social climate.

Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG) Kingston. An organisation that uses its research to inform our educational campaigns, events, and demonstrations and engages in advocacy work.

#MyStoryOutLoud. Digital storytelling project focusing on the stories of QTBIPoC youth and their experiences coming out.

Anti-oppression Network: “Allyship.”  A brief guide to how to pursue allyship.