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Casey Desjarlais
Vancouver, British Columbia
Casey speaks about experiencing racism and discrimination as a young child, even before knowing what they really were, and how she learned to be proud of her culture.
"If and when you come across a racist person, do not take their words to heart, do not take it personally no matter how much you are shaking. Remind yourself that those people are ignorant and not educated about your people. Do not say a word back, as much as you want to, because it'll make the scene worse. Keep your chin up, and simply walk away."
-Patricia Kablutsiak
"Can I touch your hair?"
"That's so gay."
"You'd be pretty if you lost some weight."
Microaggressions—the brief statements or behaviors that, intentionally or not, communicate a negative message about a non-dominant group—are everyday occurrences for many people.
Here's advice on how to confront microaggressions, whether you're a target, bystander or perpetrator.
From: Did you really just say that?
For more information:
What exactly is a microaggression?
Knowing how to react when someone utters racist remarks or behaves in a racist way can be difficult. The following link has some tips and techniques to use to deal with the situation.
Ex:
Racism is where someone thinks you’re inferior because of your colour, ethnicity, nationality or race. This can result in them treating you differently or unfairly, this is called racial discrimination.
Racial bullying is a type of racism where someone’s bullying focuses on your race, ethnicity or culture. Racism and racial bullying are wrong and you can get help to make it stop.
Racism and racist bullying can include:
Racism can affect anyone. It can make you feel like you’re not important or don’t fit in. You might feel upset, depressed or angry. You can be affected by it even when it’s not aimed at you, like if you hear someone discriminating against someone’s culture.
This resource is based in the UK, however the information and resources can help you deal with racism.
