Our WORDS
Here are some terms we have become familiar with while doing the work that we do:
folx = gender neutral term that allows for every person to be included (from This Book is Anti-Racist by Tifftany Jewell)
We capitalize words such as Indigenous, Black, Brown because it is important to centre "voices and lives of those who have been marginalized, silenced and purposefully left out of our history for so long" This Book is Anti-Racist by Tiffany Jewell
Food insecurity: is inadequate or inconsistent access to food due to financial reasons.
Reconciliation: The TRC's definition of reconciliation: “. . . Reconciliation is about establishing and maintaining a mutually respectful relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples in this country. In order for that to happen, there has to be awareness of the past, an acknowledgement of the harm that has been inflicted, atonement for the causes, and action to change behaviour.” [1] https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/what-reconciliation-is-and-what-it-is-not
Residential schools: government-sponsored schools run by churches.
Activist: Merriem-Webster defines activist as, "one who advocates or practices activism: a person who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue." However, this definition does not encapsulate the definition of an activist for social justice specifically. The definition of a social justice activist, that is applicable to us as a club, is one who doesn't place the responsibility of social change all on themselves; they work towards it in accompaniment with others. We like to focus on the team aspect of the definition and the importance of learning from others and trying to make positive changes in our world.