The Anti-Oppressive Practice Toolkit from The 519 is a downloadable resource designed to help service providers, organizations, and frontline workers create more equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive programs and policies for Black 2SLGBTQ+ newcomers and other equity-deserving clients. It was co-created with community members through consultations and workshops to address systemic barriers related to racism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, and other forms of oppression in systems like settlement services, housing, healthcare, employment, and legal services.
Key elements typically include:
- Practical strategies and tools for implementing anti-oppressive practices in organizational settings.
- Sector-specific guidance relevant to housing, healthcare, employment, legal aid, settlement, and community programs.
- Inclusive language guides, trauma-informed practice tips, and reflection tools to support ongoing learning and improvement.
- Templates and frameworks to help agencies evaluate and improve their policies, internal practices, and community engagement.
The toolkit is part of The 519’s “Sharing Truth. Building Power. Driving Change.” initiative, which centers the lived experiences of Black LGBTQ+ newcomers to promote equity and dismantle systemic barriers across social systems in Canada.
