Racism continues to affect people and communities across the North Shore. Recent incidents of anti-Asian racism are a reminder that racialized people experience discrimination, harassment and hate in places where they should feel safe and welcome.
Canada has a long history of anti-Asian racism, including the Chinese Head Tax, discriminatory restrictions on land ownership, the internment of Japanese communities in the Second World War, and the 1907 anti-Asian riots in Vancouver. In Impact North Shore’s 2025 client survey, 21% of respondents who identified as East Asian, South Asian or Southeast Asian said they had experienced an attack, harassment or discrimination within the previous year that they believed was based on their race, ethnicity, religious affiliation or skin colour. Across Canada, police-reported hate crimes targeting South Asian populations increased by 49% in 2025.
Creating a North Shore where racism and hate are not accepted requires all of us to take action and support one another. Step Up North Shore provides practical information and resources to help you become an active witness, recognize racism, and learn how to respond safely when you see it. Learn more at StepUpNorthShore.com.
Addressing racism requires more than responding to individual incidents. It also requires ongoing collective action to understand racism, challenge it, and build communities where everyone belongs and thrives.
That is why Impact North Shore is pleased to announce that we have received funding from the Province of British Columbia to reconvene the North Shore Anti-Racism Network. The Network brings together community organizations, institutions and partners to lead and coordinate anti-racism efforts across the North Shore. This work also supports the North Shore Immigrant Inclusion Partnership (NSIIP) and its vision of an inclusive, anti-racist North Shore.
