Racism

Statistics

100

What percentage of hate crimes in 2017 were motivated by hatred of a race or ethnicity? 

43%

200

What percentage of the Canadian population in 2024 reported discrimination or unfair treatment?

36.9%

300

How many black Canadians reported experiencing discrimination based their race and skin colour?

41%

400

What percent of criminals are indigenous in Canada?

28%

History

100

When did the Indian act begin?

1876

200

What year was was slavery abolished in Canada?

1834

300

Roughly how many people African descent were enslaved in British and French colonies?

4000

400

Roughly many children we're forced to attend a residential school?

150,000

Unit Connections

100

Who broke the MLB race barrier in 1947?

Jackie Robinson

200

What is a Catholic social teaching that is violated by racism?

Human dignity, common good, or solidarity.

300

"All men are equal in their nature and share the same capacity for virtue and reason"

Acquinas

400

What portion of land was returned to the Williams treaties First Nations in Canada?

Rouge National Urban Park

Faith Connections

100

Which Pope stated that "Racial discrimination possesses at the moment a character of very great relevance" in a 1971 quote condemning racial prejudice?

Pope Paul VI

200

Which biblical passage demonstrates God's commitment to equality by stating, "Who though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited"?

Philippians 2:6

300

Why is racism considered a violation of Catholic teachings according to the Catechism and the Bible?

All people are made in God’s image

400

What does the Catechism of the Catholic Church  describe as the greatest commandments?

Loving God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and loving your neighbor as yourself.