May 10, 2021 – Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism

 

May 10, 2021 has been proclaimed by the City of Burnaby as a Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism.

The Burnaby Board of Trade believes in an inclusive and welcoming community for all, where everyone is free to live, work, play, learn and contribute.   Hate has no place in Burnaby, and we share the alarm and concern with the reported increases in hate-based crimes and incidents in communities right across Canada.  The Burnaby Board of Trade stands strongly against racism and proudly in support of all members of our diverse community.

Join the online National Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism at 5:00pm on May 10.  Click here to sign up.

For supports and resources for victims of hate-based crimes or incidents, click here to visit ResilienceBC – Anti Racism Network.

For information on how to report a hate-based crime in Burnaby, see this poster from the Burnaby RCMP.

To learn more about what hate crimes are and what you can do if you are victim or a witness to a hate crime, watch the below video.  Click here for various translated versions.