Government announces new grant program to combat racism in Alberta

A Calgary non-profit organization is on the receiving end of a funding grant from the Alberta government aimed at breaking down the barriers posed by racism. The Anti-Racism Community Grant Program was built to support initiatives that raise awareness and understanding about racism and its impact on Albertans. The government’s two funding streams will benefit 33 groups, providing over $600,000 to create greater awareness and cross-cultural understanding to reduce racism. The two streams ha