Resources for Youth

Anti-Racism Resource Centre - Youth Section

This website by the Anti-Racism Resource Centre provides information on youth-led anti-racism organizations in Canada and includes links to online videos and action guides on the topic.
http://www.anti-racism.ca/node/18

Change Agent Handbook - Myths and Facts About Racism

This visually appealing handbook for youth provides useful information, such as myths and facts about racism, questions to consider, and definitions that every Change Agent should know. Use this handbook to take your first steps to becoming a Change Agent and create positive change in your community.
http://www.embracebc.ca/local/embracebc/pdf/Change%20Agent.pdf

Fire it up! Youth Action Manual

This guide, written by youth for youth, provides specific information and advice for young people who want to start an anti-racism group in their school or commuity. Practical and inspiring. Produced by the Youth Action Network.
http://www.youthactionnetwork.org/rac/Fireitup/FireItUp.pdf

The KIT: A Manual by Youth to Combat Racism through Education

A resource created by young people comprised of three complementary sections, all addressing racism: information, tools, and resources. A multitude of books, films, youth organizations, and educational materials are listed in the resource section for further reading, action, and inspiration. Anti-Racism Education, United Nations Association in Canada, 2002.
http://www.unac.org/yfar/The_KIT.pdf

Ontario Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs - Youth Zone

This website features student stories and resources for Aboriginal youth in Ontario. Also includes education and career information.
http://www.aboriginalaffairs.gov.on.ca/english/youth

Project Implicit - Test your Biases

This website has a number of tests you can take to measure implicit biases you may have on issues such as race, skin-tone, sexuality and gender. Created by Project Implicit, a non-profit organization and international collaborative network of researchers investigating implicit social cognition and new ways of understanding attitudes, stereotypes and other hidden biases that influence perception, judgment, and action.
https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/canada/selectatest.jsp

Racism - Stop It! National Video Campaign

Watch award-winning youth created videos on the theme of Racism - Stop It! at this site. A multitude of short and inspiring videos to check out. Sponsored by the Government of Canada.
http://www.youtube.com/user/march21mars

Shadism Documentary

This 20 minute video is an introduction to the issue of shadeism, discrimination that exists between lighter-skinned and darker-skinned members of the same community. Features the stories of 5 young women reflecting on their experiences with the issue.
Watch Shadism online.

Students Taking Action Against Racism Toolkit

This practical toolkit will help youth lead activities with their fellow students to raise awareness of racism and other forms of discrimination. Includes Getting Started and Ideas to try sections.
http://static.diversityteam.org/files/140/students-taking-action-against-racism-tool-kit.pdf?1271974433