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• Understanding organizational responses in Edmonton to reports of hate crimes
  Funded 2021-2022 Understanding organizational responses in Edmonton to reports of hate crimes and/or incidents from the perspective of those reporting is a study that aims to describe the experiences of people who have reported hate crimes and/or incidents. The research questions are: What are the experiences of people who report hate crimes and/or incidents to organizations (e.g.,. police, social agencies, workplaces) in Edmonton? How do individuals who have reported hate crimes and/or incidents experience organizational responses to these reports? What are the implications of these experiences for organizations that respond to hate crimes and/or incidents? From Funding Recipient: "I want to express my sincere gratitude to the Alberta Public Interest Research Group for funding the compensation of research participants in a community-based study looking to understand the experiences of people who have reported hate crimes or incidents to organizations in Edmonton. It is my hope and the hope of my research partners that more knowledge in this area can inform the service delivery of organizations that receive reports of hate crimes and incidents. APIRG's support helped make this research a reality!"
• (in)Tolerance & Pain: Brown Skin, White Coats & Microaggressions
  Funded 2021-2022 The Black Pharmacy Students’ Association (BPSA) aims to increase Black representation and engagement in the pharmacy profession, and provide a safe space for Black pharmacy students, empower them, and create a strong and extensive network. Effect of Racism and Micro-aggressions on Mental and Physical Health: A focus on Black Healthcare Students and Professionals is a virtual talk by Dr. Nnorom who will be dissecting how anti-Black oppression presents itself within many health sciences programs, including pharmacy. From Funding Recipient(s): "On behalf of the Black Pharmacy Students' Association (BPSA), University of Alberta, I would like to thank you for sponsoring our webinar, "(in)Tolerance & Pain: Brown Skin, White Coats, and Micro-aggressions. Through your generous contribution, we raised awareness about the harmful effects of anti-Black racism on Black healthcare students and professionals. The event was very impactful, and we had an excellent discourse on the topic in question, how it relates to other racialized students, and how Faculty and leaders can take concrete steps to support Black, Indigenous, and other students of color. In addition, BPSA was able to fulfill our goal to advocate for safe spaces for Black pharmacy students, staff, and the community, and this would not have been possible without your support. Your partnership has moved us a step closer to tackling systemic issues and dismantling oppressive systems in academia, specifically pharmacy and medical education, and workplaces in healthcare systems. We appreciate your support for this event, and we look forward to more opportunities for partnership in the future"
• Black Lives Matter - Edmonton & Area
  Funded 2016-2019 BLM’s movement actively promotes a practice of inclusive, pro-Black, pro-accessibility, anti-oppressive personal and community empowerment. This empowerment is characterized by outreach projects orchestrated by committees dedicated to the local maintenance of high educational standards; political advocacy on behalf of the YEG Black community; an ongoing dialogue with the Edmonton City Police; community engagement across communities in Edmonton, and encouraging responsible alliance within non-Black communities to combat anti-Blackness.
• Peace Ambassadors
  Funded 2011-2012 The goal of Peace Ambassadors was to be a peer to peer training group for youth that educates youth about issues of racism and oppression and provide youth with the skills and tools to peacefully resolve conflict surrounding racism and other forms of oppression should they see it or witness it. Interactive workshops using popular education as the method of delivery were the most effective tool for delivering this message and educating youth.
• Palestine Solidarity Network (PSN)
  Funded 2009-2022 The Palestine Solidarity Network is a non-profit, grassroots collective aimed at advocating for and upholding the human rights of Palestinians in the face of ongoing oppression, occupation, racism, and discrimination, both in occupied Palestine and in the diaspora.
• Youth Anti-Racism Project (YAP)
  Funded 2003-2004 YAP’s objectives are to recruit and train new volunteers and conduct anti-racism education workshops. YAP volunteers are committed to mobilizing other youth.
• Citizens for Peaceful Communities (CPC)
  Funded 2002-2003 Citizens for Peaceful Communities was formed to advocate for police accountability in the wake of increasing militarization of police forces and aggressive encounters with the public. CPC believes that independent civilian oversight of policing and just handling of complaints of police misconduct are necessary links in the chain of public accountability. CPC also seeks to counter racial stereotyping, profiling, and public order programs.
• U of A Coalition Against War and Racism (UCAWAR)
  Funded 2002-2004 UCAWAR intends to create public space to debate and share information about democratic, humanitarian and egalitarian alternatives to war, militarization, and racism through actions like teach-ins, read-ins, theatrical agitation, and creating and reproducing antiwar publications for schools.