Our Work Following our initial gathering in June 2020, the ABR-SD Collective identified key sectors and institutions where anti-Black racism and systemic discrimination were evident. To address these pressing issues, we formed dedicated committees, each focusing on a distinct area. Our collective is proud to operate through four committees, engaging in brave and purposeful dialogue aimed at finding effective solutions to the pervasive racism, systemic discrimination, and deeply ingrained biases that perpetuate oppression in various communities across Peel Explore the documents below to learn more about the impactful initiatives we have embarked upon. Home Our Work Education Anti-Black Racism has been a longstanding and pressing issue across school boards in the Region. Despite numerous interventions by governments to address this systemic problem, incidents of prejudice, racism, and discrimination in classrooms continue… Read more Healthcare The Healthcare Committee is dedicated to addressing the long-standing issue of healthcare inequity among racialized communities in the Region. Recognizing the disparities in access to quality healthcare, the committee strives to advocate for systemic… Read more Community of Practice The Community of Practice of the Collective plays a central role in the Collective’s mission to provide a platform for collaboration, learning, and collective action in combating anti-Black racism across systems. Read more Policing Advocacy Focusing specifically on addressing issues of police brutality and advocating for meaningful police reform, this committee aims to challenge systemic biases within law enforcement institutions and promote accountability, transparency, and community-… Read more