Calgary wants to talk about its systemic racism problem, regardless of how uncomfortable it could get. Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi says the goal of this two-day committee hearing on racism is more than just talk. An Indigenous studies assistant professor at Mount Royal University says racism in Canada has existed for several hundred years. As the new vice-provost of diversity at the University of Calgary, she says real change won't come from simple discussions. "Self-reflection and knowledge alone will not undo the structures that uphold anti-black, anti-Indigenous and anti-Asian racism," Smith said.

Source: CBC News July 07, 2020 21:33 UTC