systemic racism exists in Quebec and Amnesty International intends to prove this by putting it ‘on the map’ using the Google Maps application.

“There remains a concept that is not always well understood, systemic racism, in relation to individuals making racist comments and gestures,” explains France-Isabelle Langlois, Director-General of Amnesty International Canada Francophone.

To uncover the roots of this evil, his team is launching a new campaign on Wednesday to raise public awareness: “Systemic racism, Qc, Canada: a place that should no longer exist”.

A landmark has been placed on the popular mapping application in Parc de l’Esplanade, just in front of Quebec’s Parliament. We invite the public to write a review to denounce examples of this social failure.

Three ambassadors have already shared their perspective on this virtual geographic landmark. Andy Basora, columnist Dalila Awada and Atikamekw Nation Council Grand Chief Constant Awashish testify to the impact of systemic racism on their lives or communities.

Amnesty International’s team plans to monitor the releases so as not to allow “anything to be brought against anyone,” France-Isabelle Langlois said. “It has to happen again. […] Systemic racism is something that happens over time. »

For example: “If next week came the episode of Joyce Echaquanit would be an opportunity to point the finger at systemic racism.”

The start of this campaign was also not chosen at random. It coincides with the second anniversary the death of George Floyd.

“We invite people to point out where there is systemic racism, whether within the government or communities of Quebec or Canada. […] As in all societies, there is systemic racism here. We find it unfortunate that there is this refusal to recognize it. Until we recognize it we can take all possible measures to combat it, but until we recognize it we will not be able to overcome it,” concludes France-Isabelle Langlois.

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