Dismantling Systemic Racism Program (DSRP)

    Sankofa Bird illustration

    Sankofa Bird: “Feet forward, head turned backward, the Sankofa bird reflects on the past to build a successful future.”

    The Goals of the Program

    The overall goal of OPSEU/SEFPO’s Dismantling Systemic Racism Program (DSRP) is to ensure that members throughout all levels of the organization are equipped with the necessary tools to disrupt and dismantle racism whenever it happens. It is working together as a collective that will ensure that real, tangible change happens. 

    The Why

    A union’s purpose is negotiating decent work terms and conditions for all members, and to fight for social changes that benefit all workers.

    There is a sad story of unions deliberately excluding Black, Indigenous and Racialized workers, which mirrors the colonial history of Canada.

    Constitutional Amendment

    https://opseu.org/information/tools-and-resources/ontario-public-service-employees-union-constitution-2023/92827/

    “Racism is still active; I have a role in initiating conversation.”
    “Understanding the systems in place that could and do keep black, racialized and indigenous members not engaged in the union, using that knowledge to evoke conversation.”
    “I need to do more in speaking to black, indigenous and racialized members in my local.”
    “Silence is violence.”
    “The training needs to be longer, So much to learn one day.”
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    How to Book a Session

    Reach out to your local and find a date that work for the majority of the elected leaders. For example all the elected stewards, health and safety representatives etc.

    Contact your staff rep to confirm the dates chosen If you have any questions/concerns regarding the training contact your staff rep or fill out the form below.

     

    Medicine Wheel: “In recognition of First Nation, Metis, and Inuit Peoples. our sacred medicine wheel and sweet-grass pulling us together.

    Resources

    Resource links

    Native Land
    Native Land is an app to help map Indigenous territories, treaties, and languages.
    https://native-land.ca/

    The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC)
    The National Association of Friendship Centres is a network of over 100 Friendship Centres and Provincial/Territorial Associations, which make up part of the Friendship Centre Movement–Canada’s most significant national network of self-determined Indigenous owned and operated civil society community hubs offering programs, services and supports to urban Indigenous people.
    https://nafc.ca/home

    Supporting Training information Links

    OHRC Racial discrimination, race and racism (fact sheet)
    https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/racial-discrimination-race-and-racism-fact-sheet

    CTV News: Montreal women ask why only Black hair products deemed ‘non-essential’ in drugstore
    https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/montreal-women-ask-why-only-black-hair-products-deemed-non-essential-in-drugstore-1.5249318
    Fight Against Racism. Illustration of a diverse group of people

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    OPSEU/SEFPO is dedicated to fighting against systemic racism, offering support to its staff and members, and providing education on how to create a fair, inclusive, anti-racist environment.