Black Lives Matter: Here's How You Can Show Your Support

Although #BlackLivesMatter may have started in the US due to the systemic racism, we mustn’t forget about similar issues going on in Canada as well. This was recently brought to light even more, with the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet. It was reported that the 29-year-old woman in Toronto fell to her death from a balcony following a confrontation with the police.

Chants of “#JusticeForRegis” could be heard through the streets in the city as thousands protested a few days ago. The peaceful protest was organized by Not Another Black Life and began at Christie Pits park, from where the group headed to the Toronto Police Headquarters. Protests were also held in Montreal and Vancouver on May 31st.

With more protests scheduled to take place all across the country, it is important to keep in mind significant information for both the safety and peace of the gatherings.

#BlackLivesMatter Peaceful Protests across Canada:

Regina: June 2, 11am and June 7, 1pm @ Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan.
Peterborough: June 2, 12pm @ Millennium Park.
Kingston: June 2, 4:30pm @ McBurney Park.
Kitchener/Waterloo: June 3, 5pm @ Victoria Park.
Kelowna: June 5, 12pm @ Stuart Park Ice Rink.
Thunder Bay: June 5, 3pm @ Waverly Park.
Winnipeg: June 5, 6pm @ Manitoba Legislative Building. Follow IG: @justice4blackliveswinnipeg
Niagara Falls: June 6, 12pm-4pm @ Victoria Ave./Hwy-420 Intersection. Demonstrators to stand 6’ft apart on sidewalk along Victoria Ave, on both sides of the road starting at Hwy-420 entrance. All participants to wear black to show unity.
London: June 6, 3pm @ Victoria Park. Follow IG: @blacklivesmatterlondon
Sarnia: June 13, 3pm @ 255 Christina St. N.
Ottawa: June 5, 3pm @ Ottawa US Embassy. Follow IG: @nopeaceuntiljusticeottawa

Sign Petitions:

Signing petitions really do go a long way and are a great way for you to show support.

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Donate:

Put your money where your mouth is. Literally. Find a specific cause you or your business want to align with, that supports the BLM movement and donate. We also encourage you to share and encourage others to do so too!

You can also support by reaching out to a Member of Parliament or any other elected officials, or send a text or message to these general lines:

City Councillor Gord Perks – Parkdale – High Park 416 329-7919
MPP Bhutilla Karpoche – Parkdale – High Park 416-763-5639
MP Arif Virani – Parkdale – High Park 416-769-5072
Mayor of Toronto John Tory 416-397-2489
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders 416-808-2222
Solicitor General – Minister Sylvia Jones 416-325-0408 / 519-941-7751
Attorney General of Ontario Dough Downey 416-326-2220 / 705-726-5538

Special Investigations Unit:

The Special Investigations Unit (French: Unité des enquêtes spéciales, SIU or “the Unit”) is the civilian oversight agency responsible for investigating circumstances involving police that have resulted in a death, serious injury, or allegations of sexual assault of a civilian in Ontario, Canada.

Email: https://www.siu.on.ca/en/contact.php
Toll-free phone: 1-800-787-8529
Local phone: 416-622-0SIU (0748)

Communications Coordinator: Monica Hudon
Email: monica.hudon@ontario.ca
Local phone: 416-622-2342

SIU Director: Joseph Martino
Email: joseph.martino@ontario.ca
Local phone: 416-622-2381

Support with a Text or Call

For a full list of resources please see this google doc as it is updated regularly. See here for a full list of resources on the BLM movement international.

Thank you. Feel free to share and show your support.