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Anti-Racism and Faith Resources

Directory of Groups in Canada and Online for Racialized Minorities within Faiths

Quaker

An online space for Friends of Color to come together in community and worship in an environment with Friends who experience marginalization in their lives and Quaker meetings because they are a Person of Color.  ministryonracism [at] fgcquaker.org (Email Quaker Friends of Color).

    Jewish

    Jews of Colour - Canada is a social group and online community for Jews of Colour and our allies in Canada. Jews of Colour - encompasses black, teimani, sephardi, mizrahi, Asian, southeast Asian or any other diverse combination.  info [at] jewsofcolour.ca (Email Jews of Colour Canada).

    Islam

    A grass-roots organisation based out of Ottawa dedicated to understanding and addressing issues at the intersection of Black & Muslim experience.

    Sikh

    • Based out of the USA.
    • As an organization, they work to uplift Black, Dalit, and other marginalized voices while also educating, motivating, and empowering Sikh activists and allies regarding how they can actively combat discrimination within and outside of the Sikh community. 

    Other

    Saturday online groups: 

    • 12:00 - 1:30 PM: The Canadian Unitarian Council offers an online space for UUs who are Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour, ages 18 and up, to gather safely to share experiences, stories, and be change-makers.
    • 4:30 - 6:00 PM: This online group for youth (14-19) and emerging adults (18-24) of colour in the Unitarian Universalist community gathers monthly for themed worship, discussions, and workshop-style activities.

    Interfaith Perspectives on Racial and Economic Justice

    Online Resources

    • (Catholic)
    • (Unitarian Universalist)

    Anti-Racism and Spirituality: Perspectives and Meditations

    Articles:

    Videos:

    • RNS Series hosted by Simran Jeet Singh
    • (Donovan Hayden, Westwood Unitarian Congregation, April 2021)

    Podcasts:

    • (Contemplative).  The Courageous Life
    • with Rhonda V. Magee (Contemplative).  Ten Percent Happier
    • (Christian, Black Church Tradition).  Pass the Mic
    • (Buddhist).  The Lion's Roar Podcast
    • (Buddhist, Contemplative).  The Now Age
    • by Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, Buddhist Sensei.  Meditative Story
    • with Patrisse Cullors + Robert Ross.  On Being
    • , with Rev. Jayme Wooten, United Church of Christ
    • (Christian, Liberation Theology).  James Cone (March 13, 2008)
    • with Resmaa Menakem.  On Being
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