Culture Commons is a resource hub for K-12 teachers disrupting systemic racism, by promoting an anti-racist, multicultural, equity and inclusivity based lens in education within Alberta classrooms.
Why use our service?
- Free
- Accessible
- User friendly
- Suggested uses for resources
- Connects to Alberta curriculum
- Ethnic and culturally diverse resources
- Validated resources by community consultants
What the research says
Racism creates a ripple effect of exceedingly detrimental impacts to individuals, communities, and the collective wellbeing of any given geographical or social region as a whole. Though all who experience racism are subject to its negative and harmful effects, children and youth are especially vulnerable to the consequences. Racism exists in many forms, including racially or culturally-based prejudice, discrimination, bias, stereotyping, or violence interpersonally and systemically. In order to gauge the level of racism that school-aged children experience in Alberta, as well as assess teacher preparedness, we conducted a research project and subsequent report outlining the issues. Through this research, we decided to create Culture Connect in order to help teachers create anti-racist and culturally diverse classrooms.
Can we improve our service?
Culture Commons is made by educators, and for educators. We want this resource to work for you. Do you have any suggestions for us to improve, additional resources you think need to be added, general comments or concerns? Please let us know. We'd love to hear from you to improve this service.
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