Anti-Racism Initiatives

Description du service

Despite high levels of education and professional experiences, racialized newcomers in New Brunswick (NB) face higher unemployment rates and lower levels of income and are less likely to be represented at decision-making tables. These factors contribute to low levels of inclusion and high levels of out-migration from the Province of New Brunswick. A combination of systemic exclusion, overt or covert racism, and unconscious bias contribute to these issues. This undermines newcomers’ sense of belonging to the communities and affects immigrants abilities to build long-term careers within New Brunswick and contribute meaningfully through Board participation. In response, NBMC has developed an anti-racism training and toolkit to better equip organizations in addressing these pervasive issues. The training provided practical strategies for recognizing and confronting unconscious biases—those often unnoticed attitudes that can influence decisions and interactions. By bringing these biases into the light, the program helped individuals and organizations begin challenging the status quo.