Toronto Police Services released its’ findings on race-based data collection on June 15, 2022. Data highlights the disturbing reality that Toronto police are much more likely to use force against Black, Indigenous and racialized people than White residents. The devastating…
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The first pride was a riot!
Pride is more than a month or a parade. Pride is a movement. Join us online for this very special event! Tuesday, June 21st at noon. Register now
Anniversary of the tragic deaths
This week is the painful anniversary of the tragic death of three generations of a Muslim Canadian family in London, Ontario. On June 6, 2021, in what authorities described as a targeted anti-Islamic hate crime; a man driving a pickup…
Requests for mental health care higher than ever for racialized communities
Policymakers urged to address the inequities that made visible minorities more vulnerable to COVID as the city and province look to move forward from the pandemic. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 40 people walked through the doors of Across Boundaries daily,…
Happy Asian Heritage Month
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. Across Boundaries celebrates the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian descent. We honour those of the various Asian diasporas that represent our staff and the communities we serve. Over the last…
Leaders highlight continued efforts that support Black success
Across Boundaries in an article featuring leaders across multiple industries and sectors highlighting their continued efforts to support Black success across Canada. Read the full article here…
February and Forever: Across Boundaries
Today, we’re shining a light on one of Humber River Hospital’s community partners, Across Boundaries. They are an organization that serves the black community and are leaders in providing equitable, holistic mental health and addiction services for racialized communities. They believe…
Meet Dr. Lo
Dr. Ted Lo has been with Across Boundaries providing psychiatric services for about 15 years. He has seen a lot of changes over the years, but he claims one thing always remains the same. “One of the best things about…
Statement on Mass Killings in London, Ontario
The following statement is by Across Boundaries’ Executive Director, Aseefa Sarang, on the cases ofIslamophobia across Canada On Sunday, June 6, 2021, a husband, his wife, their 15-year-old daughter, and their 74-year-old grandmother were murdered in an act of terrorism…
Remains of 215 Children found buried at former B.C. Residential School
Across Boundaries is devastated that the bodies of 215 Indigenous children were found on the grounds of the “Kamloops Indian Residential School” in Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation territory. According to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, at least 150,000 Indigenous…