Challenge question

  • How might the City of Oshawa work to dismantle anti-racism and anti-Black racism through one of the following themes: a) education, training, and awareness building; b) policies and procedures; and c) community development, community engagement and partnerships?

Educational partner

Course

  • Race-ing Justice

Faculty member

  • Dr. Olga Marques

City branch

  • Innovation and Transformation

Student ideas

  • Educate youth to create an inclusive community by providing informative, culturally aware programs that engage youth and include community leaders.

  • Promote racial and economic inclusivity and accessibility in Oshawa: 1) rent or lease mass transportation (school busses, shuttle busses); 2) offer free bus passes to low-income and racialized families to make transportation issues less straining; 3) offer free events in a wide variety of areas, including free access days at community centers; 4) build or locate parks in lower-income areas; and 5) build a sense of community.