The Chinese Canadian National Council for Social Justice (CCNC-SJ) is a Federal Non-Profit that advocates for equality and inclusion of all in Canada.
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YOU’RE INVITED TO CCNC-SJ's NATIONAL FORUM: 20 Years After Redress: Activism, Resilience, and Collaboration!
📅 March 20–21, 2026
đź“ŤUofT Chestnut Conference Centre (89 Chestnut St, Toronto)
Register here now: ccncsj-national-forum-2026.e…
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Twenty years ago, the government apologized for the Chinese Head Tax and Exclusion Act. What are the lessons that we can take from the redress movement to address underlying root causes of racism to move towards anti-racism and anti-oppression?
#HeadTaxRedress #AntiRacism
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Grassroots organizations and nonprofits continue the work of defending Chinatowns from gentrification and displacement while ensuring culture and heritage are sustained for future generations.
#Chinatown #ChineseCanadians #ChineseCanadianHistory #SaveChinatown
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In honour of May Asian Heritage month, we want to highlight the crucial and ongoing conversation on the state of Chinatowns across Canada and the tireless advocacy from community members to preserve their rich history and cultural significance.
#MayAsianHeritageMonth
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With the Spring Economic Statement just announced by the government, CCNC-SJ commends the federal government for extending funding for Canada's federal Anti-Racism Strategy.
For the full statement, please see our IG/FB/LinkedIN: @ccncsj
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The second day of the National Forum included a panel conversation on the current state of Ontario K-12 education and the increasing erosion to democracy and community input in the education system, as well as how these changes threaten anti-racist education in classrooms.
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Seeking Wh(y) is a documentary about an independent filmmaker named Kaycee Leigh who's trying to find her biological father in China after 30 years apart. It's a poignant story about family trauma, identity, and breaking cycles for the next generation: seedandspark.com/fund/seekin…
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Thank you to everyone who participated and supported our National Forum, where we spent two days reflecting on the last 20 years since the Head Tax and Chinese Exclusion Act redress, as well as the progress made address anti-Asian and anti-Chinese racism and hate.
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CCNC-SJ mourns the passing of Stephen Lewis, a fierce advocate for racial justice and human rights, and a beloved ally of CCNC-SJ and the Chinese Canadian community. We express our gratitude for all the solidarity and advocacy Stephen has shown to the Chinese Canadian community.
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CCNC-SJ and CSALC to argue at the Supreme Court of Canada that Canada’s
multicultural heritage means the “Notwithstanding Clause” cannot save Quebec’s
religious symbols ban. We will be making oral submissions on March 26, 2026, at approximately 12:00pm. scc-csc.ca/casesdossiers/hea…
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This important literature highlights historical analysis, empirical research, and geopolitical insights to examine the rise in anti-Asian and the strategies Asian communities have used to defend themselves and build solidarity.
Purchase your copy here: ubcpress.ca/anti-asian-racis…
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Challenged by LEAF in partnership with FFQ, the The English Montreal School Board v. Attorney General of Québec Supreme Court Case challenges Quebec's use of the notwithstanding clause to uphold Law 21.
Watch previous recordings/live recordings here: scc-csc.ca/cases-dossiers/se…
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This interactive session is designed to bring community members into a dialogue and the practice of Freedom Dreaming about our education systems, the current state of anti-racism and anti-oppression education, and what civic power means for our communities.
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We're honoured to have our partner, ACENet, bring this expert panel on the landscape of Canadian education! This panel will be an intentional and meaningful conversations about the trajectory of equity and democracy in Canadian education as it pertains to our Asian communities.
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Announcing CCNC-SJ National Forum's Agenda for Day 1 and Day 2! Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow and Saturday for rich and fulfilling conversations and dialogues over the next two days.
See you all soon!
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Community Spotlight: We’re excited to welcome Thank You Chinatown to our National Forum! Support local by stopping by their table for art, prints, crafts, and goods made in Chinatown that celebrate our creativity and stories. All proceeds support grassroots Chinatown organizers.
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Panel & Session Highlight: Thriving Chinatowns. Drawing from local experiences, the panel will explore cultural heritage, community governance, development pressures, and the lessons organizers have learned in supporting community-led futures for Chinatowns across Canada.
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Panel & Session Spotlight: Online Harms Regulation. In this session, we will hear from long time advocates and experts working towards building regulatory infrastructures to ensure our communities can navigate online spaces safely.
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National Forum Panel & Session Introduction: Debaters from across the country will engage directly with the legacies of the 2006 Federal Apology and Redress for the Chinese Head Tax and Exclusion Act, as well as the role of the internet and social media in contemporary activism.
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We're so excited to announce our keynote speakers for the National Forum this Friday and Saturday! Swipe through to check out all of our keynote speakers.
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With Election season approaching, we are offering a workshop to learn about how Chinese and South Asian Canadians took action and organized to challenge historically exclusionary laws that led to our right to vote today, so we can take meaningful actions in Canada’s civic future
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