Post on 20-Jan-2016
description
A case study of respectful relations, anti-racist solidarity, and the social economy
Literature Review 22 semi-structured
interviews◦ Arranged by
community-based researcher
◦ Mixed in terms of race, age (20s-80s), gender, and involvement with the organization
SLARC archival research◦ Collected by the
community-based researcher
Participants values on approaches to anti-racism work converge
The distinction between “bonding” and “bridging” forms of social capital falls apart where SLARC has created space for cross-cultural relationship building
“Social capital” is too vague to accurately reflect SLARC’s impact
Demonstrates the impact of advocacy in building a stronger social economy and greater community inclusivity
Bonds of solidarity – commitment – is most significant.
Meno-Ya-Win Health Centre◦ 4 party agreement between Ontario,
Canada, Nishnawbe Aski Nation, and Town of Sioux Lookout
Downtown redevelopment that will provide new location for Multicultural Youth Centre and SLARC offices
Discussions on the creation of an urban reserve
Increasing Nishnawbe presence in local civil society/decision making bodies
Increasing number of bilingual signs Bonds of solidarity:
◦ “I think that sense of commitment, there’s people who’ve been there from the beginning and are still involved, and I tip my hat to them because it’s jolly hard work, exhausting work at times, and yet they’re not willing to give up.”