Overview
The Alberta Anti-Racism Advisory Council advises the minister on ways to implement and evaluate initiatives to combat racism.
The council consists of up to 25 people who represent Alberta’s diverse communities. Two of these members serve as co-chairs.
The council typically meets 4 times a year. In 2023, meetings were held in February, June and September, with a final meeting scheduled for November 2023.
2023 council membership updates
- Council members Sonia Sains and Gurpreet Singh were appointed to 2 year terms (April 6, 2023 to April 5, 2025).
- Council members Helen Agbonison and Shreekanta Aryal were appointed to 3 year terms (April 6, 2023 to April 5, 2025).
- Council member Sania Chaudhry was appointed as council co-chair (appointed to a term ending on June 7, 2025).
Role and responsibilities
The council provides advice on ways to:
- remove systemic barriers to accessing government programs and services
- remove language barriers in accessing information
- educate and inform Albertans to encourage acceptance and prevent future racism
- connect with law enforcement agencies and communities to raise awareness and assist local collaboration across Alberta
- identify strategies and actions to combat racism
Recommendations report
The Alberta Anti-Racism Advisory Council submitted their recommendations on addressing racism to the Government of Alberta in 2021.
Read the recommendations:
- Alberta Anti-Racism Advisory Council Recommendations (PDF, 634 KB)
Council members
Compensation disclosure
Public sector bodies are required to post online the names and compensation paid to:
- all Council members
- employees who earn over a threshold amount (see Public sector body compensation disclosure)
This is a requirement under the Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act. The postings are required by June 30 each year and will be maintained for 5 years.
Compensation disclosure and nil report
- Compensation disclosure for the Anti-Racism Advisory Council (2019 to 2022) (CSV, 9 KB)
- Nil Report for 2018 (PDF, 52 KB)
News
- New members appointed to anti-racism council (June 8, 2022)
- Alberta Anti-Racism Advisory Council Recommendations (June 11, 2021)
- New members appointed to anti-racism council (January 28, 2021)
- Meet Alberta’s first Anti-Racism Advisory Council (February 25, 2019)
Contact
Connect with council members, ask questions or provide comments:
Email: [email protected]