Author Archives: REN Project

“I’ve never really been able to articulate how I’ve felt these past several months, not because the incidents are new and novel, but because this is the reality of my life. Living with racism was expected and normal. As a visible minority, growing up in Westlock, St. Albert, and now Edmonton, racism is everywhere. WhetherContinue reading “Stop Asian Hate: Thomas”

“As a Chinese immigrant to Canada, navigating my Chinese Canadian identity is a life-long journey for me. With recent stories of overt racism and more subtle anti-Asian sentiments, I can imagine that some Asian immigrants, especially young people, might cope by distancing themselves from their Asian heritage. However, rejecting a part of your story—your family’sContinue reading “Stop Asian Hate: @sophiehomehome”

“I believe that racism is a learned behaviour. Teach your children acceptance of other people, not just tolerance. We all have a place in this world. It is said a parent is a child’s first teacher. Children are impressionable and emulate their parents. Your child learns by watching you and listening to your words, soContinue reading “Stop Asian Hate: Wei”

“An incident that has always stuck with me happened when I was in third grade: A few of my friends were playing a game with kids from another grade during recess. I asked if I could play and one of them said, “No, because you’re Chinese.”  I was shocked because I never experienced racism orContinue reading “Stop Asian Hate: Ryan”

“Anti-Asian Hate runs very deep and Canada has a long history of racism and exclusion. In British Columbia, politicians denied all Asians the right to vote, and some laws made sure Asian Canadians wouldn’t be hired for anything but lowly jobs or farm labour and were paid less than Caucasians. To this day, Asians inContinue reading “Stop Asian Hate: Jessica”

“I’m Asian and I’m proud of it. I immigrated to Canada 14 years ago from the Philippines with my family. Growing up in Alberta, I’ve experienced Asian hate towards me. I didn’t do anything about it because I needed to survive. But now that I’m older and more aware, I think it is very importantContinue reading “Stop Asian Hate: Kyle”

“I recently joined a walking group, and we walk around the River Valley to take in the fresh air and meet new people. One of the walkers, I’ll name him David, wanted his picture taken, so he had asked another walker to take his picture. He was having a hard time getting a good pictureContinue reading “Stop Asian Hate: Nancy”

“At the start of the pandemic, I was already quite worried that people would start blaming Asian people for bringing COVID-19 to North America. After hearing months of reports of anti-Asian attacks, I felt a sense of hurt, anger, devastation, and confusion, especially when those targeted were mainly elderly Asian populations or those more vulnerable.Continue reading “Stop Asian Hate: Karine”