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The province is offering $2 million in community grants as part of its Taking Action Against Racism report.

Registered non-profit organizations, First Nations or Métis Settlements, and post-secondary institutions can apply for up to $25,000, with the money going toward initiatives that raise understanding and awareness of racism.

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“Today, we’re standing up to racism and saying it’s everyone’s responsibility,” Minister of Culture and Tourism Ricardo Miranda said at a news conference on Tuesday. “We’re looking to build a province that’s free from hate.”

Miranda said the government consulted with the community and came to the consensus that the most powerful tool in addressing racism is education.

Njideka Harris-Eze, president of the Nigerian Canadian Association of Calgary, said she hopes the money will help youth in the community who might be struggling or facing racism.

“We want to be able to provide programs where they can sit down and talk with professionals or experts that are able to say to them, ‘you’re not in this alone,’ and to help them address any of the issues they may have,” she said.