Anti-hate toolkit

On this page, you’ll find resources to add to your “anti-hate toolkit”. 


Resources for educators

Recognizing education as a powerful tool in combatting hate and racism, this section is designed to support educators and school boards, and  families in addressing anti-racism topics with children. It provides lesson plans, age-appropriate reading materials, activities, and resources for educators to help foster allyship and inclusivity. 

The resources here will help cultivate an inclusive learning environment, foster empathy and justice in your classroom, and guide you in being a positive role model. 

Why is it important to focus on anti-racism in schools?

Hate, intolerance, and racism can often begin at a young age, when stereotypes, biases, and exclusionary behaviour go unaddressed. Left unchecked, these can develop into harmful beliefs, actions, and attitudes that carry on into adulthood. 

Educators play a vital role in creating safe, respectful environments where all students feel empowered to succeed. Reflecting on personal biases and actions is key to ensuring students from all backgrounds feel safe and valued. 

Places of education are micro-societies of their own, where the journey from kindergarten to higher education profoundly influences and impacts a child’s development, identity, knowledge, and worldview. For many students, however, this experience is also where individuals from equity-denied groups become aware of their differences, whether it be racial, religious, cultural, linguistic, or even socio-economical. 

Historically, schools have been sites of systemic racism, reflected in discriminatory segregation laws, exclusionary fees and inaccessible costs, or racist and inaccurate curricula.

Some of the ways racism, bias, and intolerance can show up in schools include:

  • Disproportionate disciplinary measures for certain groups
  • Stereotypes and biases that fuel harmful behaviour and ignorance 
  • Lower academic performance and unequal or denied opportunities
  • Social isolation, bullying, and low self-esteem
  • Lack of accommodations and underrepresentation of diverse staff, students, and administrators

study by the Angus Reid Institute and The University of British Columbia found that 50% of students aged 12 to 17  witnessed ethnic and racial bullying in their school. Shockingly, one-quarter of children reported that teachers either ignored or were unaware of these incidents.

As the saying goes, if we take care of the seeds, the trees will take care of themselves. Let us begin at the root. 

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Resources for healthcare organizations, professionals, and practitioners

Everyone deserves the right to safe, respectful, and competent care when they need it. In a city with a strong medical and research presence, it is crucial to take meaningful steps to understand and dismantle hate, bias, and discrimination. 

These resources are designed to support healthcare practitioners, providers, and institutions in advocating for coworkers, staff, patients and themselves. These resources explore the impact of race and cultural identity on health, provides guidance on becoming a stronger ally, emphasizes culturally sensitive care, and offers valuable tools to address hate in one of the most critical areas of society and well-being. 

Why is it important to focus on anti-racism in healthcare?

Historically, equity-denied communities have suffered from a lack of access to timely medical care, discriminatory or abusive treatment from staff or medical providers, and improper accommodations, resulting in disparities such as: 

  • Poorer health outcomes: Racialized individuals often have lower life-expectancies compared to their White counterparts, higher rates of chronic diseases and illnesses, higher rates of improper or malnutrition, and suffer from more preventable diseases and suicides.
  • Underrepresentation in medical fields and research data: Relying on “White” data, medical treatments, knowledge and practice can often ignore the factors and physiology that racialized patients may face.  White-ness in the medical system is also characterized by the lower representation of equity-denied individuals within the healthcare system, from doctors to executives.
  • Mistrust in the medical system: Legacy of historical experiences, experiments and abuse result in equity-denied communities often delaying seeking treatment, or not seeking any at all.
  • Abuse, malpractice, and trauma: Stereotyping, implicit biases, and discrimination affect the quality, access, and level of care that equity-denied patients receive. Patients can feel ignored, not taken seriously, or not treated at all, or suffer incidents of hate which can worsen health conditions or create distress and mental-health impacts.
Sources: Canadian Mental Health Association and National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health 
Find healthcare-related resources
  • Understanding Health Inequities: Impacts of Discrimination, Racism and Hate: An infographic highlighting health inequities and their impact on healthcare, created by the Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion.
  • Trends in Health Inequities in London, Ontario: An infographic highlighting health inequities trends in London, hate crimes, and how poverty, housing and food instability make inequities worse. This resource was created by the the Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion. 
  • How Providers Can Address Hate and Discrimination in Healthcare: An infographic highlighting how healthcare providers can address hate and discrimination in their workplace. This resource was created by the the Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion. 
  • Key Public Health Resources for Anti-Racism Action: This key resource from the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health helps practitioners explore the connection between racism and health. It offers culturally sensitive training modules, critical articles on health inequity, and tools to foster equity-based practices in healthcare. 
  • Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Advocacy 101 Digital Toolkit: This resource from the Ontario Nurses’ Association is designed to help healthcare professionals identify and dismantle discrimination in healthcare settings. It provides educational tools, best practices, and actionable strategies for addressing systemic racism, promoting allyship, and supporting equity-denied groups.


Guides, training, and toolkits

Continuous learning is essential to becoming anti-racist. As society gains a deeper awareness of diverse experiences, we now have better terminology and language to engage in meaningful conversations on these topics. Below, you will find a variety of resources, including both free and paid training and workshops, designed to enhance your anti-Racist toolkit and deepen your understanding.

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Resources for businesses and organizations

These resources have been curated for businesses and organizations looking to create more inclusive spaces for clients and customers. As a business, you have certain responsibilities, and everyone —regardless of whether they are working in a public or private space —have certain rights. Supporting and welcoming all individuals isn’t just ethically right, it also benefits your bottom line. 

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  • Trainings on Indigenous Relations: Indigenous Relations Academy: Paid training that serves as an effective resource for organizations to improve Indigenous relations.
  • A Framework for Cross-cultural Dialogue: 4Rs Youth Movement: A youth movement that engages people in conversations pertaining to Indigenous reconciliation through training workshops and gatherings.
  • Media Reference Guide and Tip Sheet: The 519: A reference guide for media to ensure informed and equitable reporting of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
  • Creating Authentic Spaces: The 519:  A toolkit and resources to support organizations to foster inclusive environments for transgender individuals. It provides education on gender identity and expression, actively challenges transphobia, and outlines practical steps to make spaces more welcoming. The toolkit also features workshops and infographics to guide conversations and allyship.
  • Education and Training: The 519: A glossary of terms to enhance your understanding of inclusion, equity, and diversity.
  • 2SLGBTQIA+ Resources: EGALE: A comprehensive collection of tools and information aimed at supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. It features educational materials, research, advocacy guides, and links to various organizations and initiatives that promote inclusivity and human rights. 
  • Reconciliation Toolkit for Business Leaders: A resource from the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, offering guidance and actionable tools for business leaders and organizations to advance reconciliation and foster Indigenous inclusions.
  • Reporting Hate and Finding Support: A valuable resource by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, providing data, recommendations, guides, strategies, and tools on reporting hate acts as well as community support resources for both the general public and specific equity-denied groups.  


Online hate resources 

As social media and digital platforms continue to grow in an increasingly digital world, online hate has also surged. It is now easier than ever for individuals to spread hate through language and actions, often facing minimal consequences. This online hate manifests in forums, social media interactions, and even claims of “free speech”. In a world where anyone can share anything, and the digital space has become a society of its own, understanding how to combat this pervasive and dangerous form of hate is crucial.

Find resources to combat online hate
  • Guide to Online Hate: Hatepedia: A reference tool to identify various symbols, terms, and themes associated with hate speech both online and offline. It categorizes content into explicit hate symbols, contextual hate, and internet memes with hateful uses, providing resources to understand the complex nature of online hate.
  • Hate in London, Ontario: Explore information on the impacts of hate crimes, how to identify and report them, and available support for victims by watching videos from the Rights and Responsibilities Initiative.
  • Combat Cyber Space Crimes: The Rights and Responsibilities Awareness Initiative (RRAI) website focuses on educating Ontarians about legal, financial, and cultural rights and responsibilities. It offers awareness sessions and projects aimed at reducing online crime and promoting community empowerment, with services available in multiple languages.
  • Block Hate: Building Resilience Against Online Hate Speech: This project by YWCA Canada aims to address the increasing issue of online hate speech, particularly among youth and marginalized communities. The initiative focuses on developing resilience and fostering a sense of community through workshops, training, and resources that educate individuals on recognizing, responding to, and preventing hate speech in digital spaces. 


Additional resources on equity-denied groups

Browse this section for additional resources catered to specific equity-denied groups. 

Find additional resources on equity-denied groups
  • Anti-Racism Resources: The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) offers a comprehensive anti-racism resource list to support individuals and organizations in addressing and combating racism. This list features educational materials, toolkits, and links to organizations that promote equity and justice, aiming to empower users with the knowledge and tools necessary to foster anti-racist practices in various settings.
  • Resources on Anti-Asian Racism: Elimin8Hate: The Elimin8 Hate website offers a variety of resources aimed at educating individuals and communities about anti-Asian racism, hate, discrimination, and how to foster inclusivity. The resources include toolkits, training materials, and guidelines designed to empower users to take action against hate and promote understanding across diverse groups.
  • Being an out and proud trans ally: The OFL sheet provides essential information and guidance on how to support transgender individuals and create inclusive environments. It outlines practical steps for allies, including using correct pronouns, understanding the importance of gender identity, and advocating for policies that protect the rights of transgender people.
  • I'm not your inspiration, thank you very much: A TED talk by Stella Young which tackles the misery memoir surrounding disabled people. Young urges people to rethink their ideas around disability and unlearn the objectification of people with disabilities.  
  • Two-Spirit: Tips for Practicing Allyship:  The OFL sheet offers practical advice for individuals looking to support Two-Spirit people effectively. It emphasizes understanding cultural significance, respecting identities, and advocating for rights, while encouraging allies to actively listen and engage in ongoing education about Two-Spirit issues.
  • Trans Allyship: Talking about Pronouns:  The OFL sheet provides essential guidance on understanding and using correct pronouns for transgender individuals. It emphasizes the significance of pronouns in affirming identity, offers tips for asking about and respecting people's pronouns, and highlights the importance of creating an inclusive environment for all.
  • City Symposium: Anti-Black Racism: A video exploring the systemic nature of anti-Black racism and its impact on individuals and communities. It features discussions on the historical context, personal narratives, and strategies for fostering awareness and action against racial discrimination, emphasizing the importance of allyship and community engagement in addressing these issues.
  • Eight Ways to Support Disability Justice and Counter Ableism: An article by two professors, Michelle Stack and Heidi L. Janz, on the best practices to adopt in order to foster inclusivity and support disability justice. 
  • My Kid Came Out to Me! What Now?: A glossary of gender-related terms and information related to using correct pronouns developed by Fairy Godparents London and Area. 
  • Anti-Black Racism in London, Ontario: This video, created by WeBridge for the Stop Tolerhating campaign, showcases the experiences of Londoners facing anti-Black hate in London, Ontario. It also explains what anti-Black hate is and its effects on the Black community in London. 
  • Facts About Anti-Black RacismA fact sheet with information on the motivations and impacts of anti-Black hate in Canada, emphasizing issues such as systemic racism and discrimination against African, Black, and Caribbean individuals. It highlights statistics on the Black population in Canada and London, Ontario, alongside current initiatives and calls to action aimed at combating these issues.
  • This is Ableism: Inclusion Canada: This is Ableism is a campaign brought forward by people with disabilities in Canada. The website includes personal testimonies of individuals with disabilities and infographics for allies.  
  • Let's #RewriteTheRules: A campaign to unlearn the predisposition of society towards able-bodied and neurotypical individuals. It is a venture to build inclusive communities by understanding the ways in which society’s unwritten rules marginalize disabled people.  
Last modified:Wednesday, October 23, 2024