Dr. Patrina Duhaney

This Mobilizing for Change: Addressing Anti-Black Racism in Alberta project aims to confront and dismantle anti-Black racism across Alberta by fostering community engagement, education, and policy change. Bringing together diverse voices from Black communities, scholars, policymakers, and activists, the initiative seeks to build a comprehensive understanding of anti-Black racism within the province. Through workshops, public forums, and collaborative partnerships, the project promotes critical discussions and knowledge-sharing to empower communities, develop actionable strategies, and advocate for systemic change. The project’s outcomes will inform future policy development, strengthen community networks, and inspire sustained efforts towards racial equity and justice in Alberta.

The Fostering Violence Prevention and Well-being for Black Women, Families, and Communities project focuses on preventing violence and promoting the well-being of Black women, families, and communities by addressing the unique challenges they face. The initiative engages community members, service providers, and policymakers to develop responsive violence prevention strategies and interventions that consider the intersectional experiences of Black individuals. Through community consultations, workshops, and training sessions, the project aims to enhance awareness, build leadership capacity, and empower Black communities to actively participate in creating safer, healthier environments. The outcomes of this project will guide policy development, improve service delivery, and foster resilience and healing within Black communities.

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The Transformative Racial and Spatial Justice: Celebrating Black People’s Knowledges and Contributions Project aims to uplift Black individuals, celebrate Black contributions and excellence, and dismantle anti-Black racism by addressing the structural and systemic barriers that impede the well-being and success of Black communities. It builds on the work of the Anti-Black Racism Task Force, led by Dr. Patrina Duhaney, and the collaborative efforts of faculty members if the School of Architecture Planning and Landscape to nurture relationships and foster community engagement through a series of activities at the Calgary Design Clinic.

Focusing on the concept of spatial justice, the project used participatory design approaches to highlight how race intersects with urban spaces and to challenge the exclusion of Black individuals from public areas, particularly on Stephen Avenue. Key activities included collaborative workshops, artistic celebrations, advocacy initiatives, and knowledge dissemination, all designed to promote equitable access to public spaces for Black communities.

Aligned with the City of Calgary’s commitment to addressing anti-Black racism and the Future of Stephen Avenue Project, this initiative sought to celebrate Black culture, transform oppressive spaces, and engage both locals and visitors in the vibrant infusion of Black art and history.

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The Calgary Police Services Anti-Racism Promising Practice Project aimed to develop a sustainable and community-informed anti-racism strategy for the Calgary Police Services (CPS). The project involved an environmental scan of police services across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., New Zealand, and Australia to identify existing anti-racism and equity, diversity, and inclusion (AREDI) strategies. A comprehensive literature review was also conducted to explore how trust can be built and sustained between police services and racialized communities and to examine the role communities can play in developing and implementing these strategies. The project provided a series of recommendations to CPS on creating an impactful anti-racism strategy that promotes accountability, fosters trust, and involves racialized communities in meaningful ways.

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