In recognition of Anti-Racism Awareness
BCIT confirms their commitment creating a learning and working environment that is actively engaged in the elimination of racism and discrimination. In 2021 BCIT released the Anti-Racism Framework. which was formed as a result of months of research and consultation with the RDI Office, Anti-Racism Working Group, and members of the BCIT community. The Framework, identified four priority areas; Education and Raising Awareness; Data Collection, Analysis, and Utilization; Human Resources and Policy; and Inclusive Learning Environments. The priority actions aim to address racism against Indigenous people, Black and African Diaspora communities, and all other racialized groups including intersecting identities of ethnicity, country of origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and neurodiversity. Implementation of most of the initiatives identified in the Anti-Racism Framework have already begun though it is recognized that much of the work is ongoing and requires an Institute-wide commitment that requires collaboration with many departments.
We encourage you to take some time and make a commitment to helping us create a better community.
BCIT aspires and commits to creating a learning and working environment that is actively engages in the elimination of racism and discrimination.
BCIT acknowledges that racism exists within our community, just as it does within the broader community, both on an individual level as well as systemically. To further this goal, BCIT’s Respect, Diversity, and Inclusion team formed an Anti-Racism Working Group and developed an Anti-Racism Framework.