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The video above gives an overview of the resource and an introduction to its key concepts surrounding our recommendations and supports for Racialized Students.
CONTENT WARNING: Depending on your lived experiences and identities, some of the content on this site may be troubling, uncomfortable, challenging, and, at times, triggering. Engage mindfully and intentionally when embarking on your exploration of Learning in Colour, and connect with resources for students if needed.
Note: The information, resources, and suggestions on this page and within Learning in Colour more broadly are derived from literature, previous projects, and our own research study with Black, Indigenous, and racialized students. This content is not the official position of McMaster University, nor has it been endorsed by its administration.
On this Page
- Defining Racial Trauma
- Where does it come from?
- Navigating Racial Trauma
- Instances of Racism in the Community
- Additional Resources
- Suggestion Box
Defining Racial Trauma
A lot of racialized students experience racial trauma without knowing. Click the button below to learn more.
Where Does It Come From
Racism and discrimination are normalized within our society, meaning that instances of racial trauma and discrimination can happen in a variety of social situations, contexts, interpersonal dynamics, and locations. Click the button below to learn more.
Navigating Racial Trauma
Here are tools, suggestions, strategies, and thoughts on how to navigate racial trauma, should you be experiencing it. Click the button below to learn more.
Instances of Racism in the Community
Students of colour experience discrimination and racism within and outside of the classroom. Regardless of context and situation, these experiences have cyclical and adverse effects. Click the button below to learn more.
Additional Resources
There are additional resources to explore, such as anonymous feedback for campus improvement, peer and caucus groups to join, and community resources to engage with! Click the button below to learn more.