Anti-Black Racism Policy Framework

We are launching a new tool to help organizations tackle anti-Black racism and move toward equity. Our new Anti-Black Racism Policy Framework helps decision-makers create their own policies and do their part to build a system that is fair.

Canada’s cultural sector is at a turning point. Efforts toward equity globally are stalling. Yet, Black Canadians are still falling behind in our cultural sector: they hold just 2% of board seats despite making up 4.3% of the population. In music, 98% of them have never even applied for grants. In the screen sector: fewer than 3% occupy top creative roles.

Canadians want to do their part in tackling anti-Black racism. But momentum has too often been mistaken for progress. Without policy, real change remains optional and temporary. 

This is changing today. Major organizations are taking the lead and are already using the framework to create their own policies. This includes the National Screen Institute, Canada’s National Ballet School and the National Film Board of Canada.

It’s time to take the next steps toward true equity so Black Canadians are not left out of our national story. Reach out to your organization and ask them to build their own policy to tackle anti-Black racism. No one is expected to get it perfect, but we are all expected to get moving. And if you’re not sure where to start, we are here to help.

Learn more and access the framework below.