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In advance of #ScholarStrikeCanada 
& in recognition of the fact that we don't talk about #racism in #science #STEM #research enough in #cdnpse - here are some resources that might be helpful #DoBetter #GetUncomfortable #KeepLearning #ActionsMatter https://www.macleans.ca/society/science/canada-is-not-immune-to-its-own-scientific-dark-ages/
& in recognition of the fact that we don't talk about #racism in #science #STEM #research enough in #cdnpse - here are some resources that might be helpful #DoBetter #GetUncomfortable #KeepLearning #ActionsMatter https://www.macleans.ca/society/science/canada-is-not-immune-to-its-own-scientific-dark-ages/
Share this newly launched site with members - amplify & build community https://www.blackscientists.ca/
Ask - is your research lab actively anti-racist? Think about the environment you lead or participate in... https://www.kqed.org/science/1966972/ten-simple-rules-for-building-an-anti-racist-research-lab
Don't deny the experiences of others - racism in science is real & universities in Canada have work to do. Learn more and, more importantly, take action https://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2020/07/racism-science-real-universities-must-champion-change
Much has been written about systemic racism in the healthcare system in Canada - learn about it & find out what you can do. For instance, read https://healthydebate.ca/2020/07/topic/navigating-systemic-racism
Scientists often identify themselves as "objective" & somehow separate from bias, prejudice, society - but they are not. Self-awareness is key & knowing oneself, one's entrenched bias etc. is the first step towards a re-calibration to real objectivity https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2020/06/02/4-ways-that-scientists-and-academics-can-effectively-combat-racism/#35112fe31d27
Leadership is key. Understanding & application of the principles of #inclusion #diversity #equity #accessibility should be core competencies that all leaders in #science #STEM #cdpse possess. You are not leader if you cannot demonstrate these skills https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-05646-4
A US source but useful resources for learning to talk aout race & inequity in #science in We need better training for #scientists #researchers in #cdnpse on how to do this https://mentoring.ucsf.edu/faculty-racism-dialogue
We need better training for #scientists #researchers in #cdnpse on how to do this https://mentoring.ucsf.edu/faculty-racism-dialogue
One of the most common questions I get post-EDI-in-science talks in Cda is from trainees #students #PDFs "What can I do? Where can I learn?" We need better training in core competencies, upskilling & professional development in #STEM #science #research https://graduate.ucsf.edu/student-racism-dialogue
is from trainees #students #PDFs "What can I do? Where can I learn?" We need better training in core competencies, upskilling & professional development in #STEM #science #research https://graduate.ucsf.edu/student-racism-dialogue
There is a long history of science being used and abused to support racism. We need to learn & talk about that. Get comfortable with the discomfort (very unCdn!) https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-01968-z
All disciplines in #science & #engineering have work to do whether it's #genetics #ecology #cellbio #physics #math #engineering #compsci #psych #geosciences Check the resources from your own disciplinary societies - see what they have that might help https://www.ascb.org/publications-columns/science-and-society/promoting-diversity-and-advancing-racial-equity-in-the-biomedical-sciences/?MessageRunDetailID=3285447926&PostID=19162452&utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io
Long history of bias & prejudice in #AI #computerengineering It hurts us all https://thebulletin.org/2020/08/how-to-make-ai-less-racist/
If you are a white scientist, listen, listen, listen to Black colleagues. And then listen some more. Then act to effect change & #dobetter Learn about real allyship- lots of performative allyship going on in #cdnpse #dobetter https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01705-x
Don't turn away - keep looking at the history of #racism in #science https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/disturbing-resilience-scientific-racism-180972243/
More reading on how to be an effective ally can be found here
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-
Useful resources (US context) - some may be helpful within a Cdn context
https://www.vumc.org/healthequity/sites/default/files/Antiracism%20resources%20for%20June%2010%20pause%2C%20listen%2C%20read%2C%20reflect%2C%20plan.pdf
https://www.vumc.org/healthequity/sites/default/files/Antiracism%20resources%20for%20June%2010%20pause%2C%20listen%2C%20read%2C%20reflect%2C%20plan.pdf
Finally - the book everyone in science should read from the remarkable Angela Saini https://www.cbc.ca/books/superior-the-return-of-race-science-1.5377946
