These are only a few resources among a vast array that can help us grow in our knowledge, empathy, and advocacy.
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Beyond Thoughts and Prayer from CRCNA Acting Executive Director Colin Watson
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CRCNA Statement About the Deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor
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CRCNA Contemporary Testimony The Belhar Confession which calls the church to unity, justice, and reconciliation.
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Office of Race Relations Canada Resources
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Diaconal Ministries Canada Resources
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This is Going to Hurt by Kate Kooyman
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Western Theological Seminary Resources for Anti-Racism, Whiteness, White Privilege/Fragility, and more. The reading list is attached, and here is the video Race and The Church: A Christian Response to the Death of George Floyd.
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A Prayer of Lament for Those Who Cannot Breathe by Rev. Prince Rivers
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Reflections and quotes from the psalmist and from black leaders (Reformed Journal, May 30, 2020)
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The movie Just Mercy and The Hate U Give (available FREE throughout June)
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Colour of Poverty, Colour of Change: This network provides information about the intersections between poverty and race in Canada.
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Government of Canada website shares a number of anti-racism resources