Key takeaways from #6Degrees2020

At our first digital-only 6 Degrees forum, we heard from speakers from around the world — and from our communities — on how we must approach the intersecting crises of this moment, how we emerge from the pandemic with a more equitable society, and how the global movements for racial and social justice can push for meaningful change. Here’s what we learned, what actions you can take, and how you can connect with our network.

Former governor general Adrienne Clarkson on COVID-19, misinformation, and discrimination

Sejla Rizvic

Frankfurt Book Fair: Inclusion in Crisis

We’re excited to be bringing our unique 6 Degrees style of conversation to Frankfurt. ICC co-founder and co-chair John Ralston Saul gathered seven other renowned writers from Canada and Germany to address the increasing polarization of our time, to find new ways to achieve more inclusion, and to defend plurality and equality in a critical time.

Participants: André Alexis, Kim Thúy, Yann Martel, Chelsea Vowel, Jaafar Abdul-Karim, Tanja Kinkel, Ulrike Draesner and John Ralston Saul.

Campaign aims to lower COVID-19 racism toward new Canadians

Opinion: Racism targeting people of colour and immigrants is a threat to our collective health

As we’ve witnessed in this pandemic, fear and ignorance are the ultimate risk to public health. Misinformation and confusion spawn a chaotic response — whether it’s public policy or panic buying.

Immigrant health workers speak out against racism