March 2021: BCNU Condemns Anti-Asian Hate
BCNU stands in solidarity with all members affected by the rise in anti-Asian hate in Canada.
A report released on March 23 by the Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter, with contributions from other organizations, documented 1,150 racist attacks, the majority of which targeted people of East Asian origin.
The report provides a detailed and worrying illustration of “the growing climate of fear that Chinese and Asian Canadians continue to face” across Canada but in particular in British Columbia where nearly half of the recorded incidents have taken place.
BCNU is deeply concerned about the health and well-being of all Asian-Canadians, including our members and will continue to work in solidarity with community-based organizations to combat all forms of racism – in our workplaces and communities.
Mosaic of Colour Caucus
As a worker of colour, you may need a safe place to address the effects of racism and discrimination in your community and your practice.
The Mosaic of Colour Caucus* can help you identify and tackle your needs living and working in BC, with its history of racial exclusion. You can work for positive change and respect for your background and experience. The Caucus also encourages you to participate in BCNU, from becoming a steward, to attending meetings and Convention, to running for top offices.
Caucus members help BCNU participate at community events. They set up blood pressure and blood sugar testing at celebrations like Vaisakhi, Philippines Independence Day and Walk with the Dragon.
The Caucus meets twice a year bringing together one representative from each BCNU region. For more information on the roles and responsibilities of a caucus regional representative, please
click here. It also elects voting delegates to the annual BCNU Convention. If you represent your region on the Mosaic of Colour Caucus, and would like to request funding from BCNU to further your group's goals and initiatives, please complete the
Regional Caucus Funding Request Form.
*At their Fall 2015 meeting the workers of colour caucus voted to change their name to ‘mosaic of colour’. This name is intended to better reflect the harmonious diversity of the caucus.