A study was done in Huron-Perth to help get a better understand, and some solid data on discrimination towards Indigenous people, immigrants and visible minorities in the County.
The report, which is based on experiences of 595 individuals, found that there is clear evidence of discrimination in work places, schools, libraries, arenas and other locations, that are directly impacting the lives of people in Huron-Perth.
Kristin Crane, Coordinator for Huron County immigration partnership said that they wanted to do the study since there was no data in regards to the area, and without that information they couldn’t make plans on how to help.
Crane said that the study found that 8/10 indigenous people and 7/10 immigrants and visible minorities experienced discrimination in the last three years.
As for next steps, Crane says that the study showed them three recommendations, the first is to create a reporting system for those who do experience discrimination, the second is to ensure that there is a support system in place to provide those who do experience discrimination mental health support, and the third is focusing on where these things happen and helping businesses create anti-discrimination policies among other things.
To download a copy of the report, please visit: www.huroncounty.ca/immigrationpartnership/the-huron-county-immigration-partnership-study/