Anti-Racism Data Project

Contributors

2025

The Anti-Racism Data Project is a sector-wide research study surveying the status of racial equity in BC by SEARA (Sector Equity for Anti-Racism in the Arts).

Summary

Led by researchers Joseph Ssendikaddiwa and Natasha Mhuriro, findings from the Anti-Racism Data Project will inform a set of policy recommendations advocating towards racially-equitable conditions for BIPOC artists and cultural workers, addressing governance, funding and operations in BC’s Arts, Culture and Heritage sector.

Prospective Research Goals

  • Findings on racial compositions of staffing and Boards.
  • Findings on racial equity policy and funding distribution.
  • Analysis of racial equity in policy and statements.
  • Analysis of Black, Indigenous, and racialized staff/former staff experiences.

Endorsed by

BC Alliance for Arts and CultureMass Culture

Project Support

221ALaw Foundation of BC