About Us
#OurFutureOurImpact
We are high school and post-secondary students from various parts of Canada, and even the world. We form a coalition of diverse youth of many ethnicities and races. United by our hope to make a difference in our contemporary and future society, we aim to do our part and achieve the collective goal of promoting multiculturalism in Canada and beyond. Scroll to learn more about our leadership team and the 100+ schools and post-secondary institutions our ambassadors are in!
"The logo of CARYC is an original logo- I designed it with the maple leaf representing how we are a Canadian organization, and there are hands of all sorts of skin tones (the lighter-toned skins may be harder to see) represents unity, respect and allyship between everyone regardless of skin colour."
-Anon. (Original Designer of the Logo)
"I think that the maple leaf in the logo is important to the organization. Part of our cause is striving to create a more accepting Canada, a Canada that remembers its past with remorse and is proud of its progress. The maple leaf does not simply represent the Canada of the past, but the Canada of the future as well."
-Anon.
"Whilst yes Canada has had a racist, colonial and exploitive past of the minority groups and indigenous peoples of this land; it still stands today and where in the past it has tried to hide its shame, now she looks to heal her divides.
I would make the argument that it’s incredibly important to have the leaf as a part of the logo for the symbolism and message it sends; Canada will remember, Canada will change, Canada will endure. The maple leaf has been stained by our past but it’s up to us to give it a prouder, stronger, and clearer message"
-Noah L.
Aurora Academic Charter School
Antelope Valley High School
Archbishop Macdonald High School
Brandon University
Britannia Secondary School
Burnaby North Secondary School
Carihi Secondary School
Carleton University
Cedar Hill Middle School
Cégep de Momontrency
Cégep Marie-Victorin
Centennial High School (British Columbia)
Centennial Regional High School (Québec)
Clarke Road Secondary School
Collège André Grasset
College de Maisonneuve
Collège Jean de Brébeuf
Collège Jean-Eudes
Collège Letendre
Collège Montmorency
Crescent Heights High School
Crofton House School
David Thompson Secondary School
Dawson College
Dover Bay Secondary School
École Secondaire d’Anjou
École Victor Brodeur
Enver Creek Secondary School
Esquimalt High School
Eric Hamber Secondary
Forest Lawn High School
Fort Richmond Collegiate
Fraser Heighs Secondary School
Fredericton High School
Greenall High School
HB Beal Secondary School
Hunting Hills High School
Ideal Mini School
Killarney Secondary School
King George Secondary School
Kitsilano Secondary School
Lakefield College School
Langley Fundamental Middle Secondary School
Lester B. Pearson High School
Linden Lanes Secondary School
Lively District Secondary School
Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School
Lord Byng Secondary School
Magee Secondary School
Markville Secondary School
McNally High School
Moncton High School
Moscrop Secondary School
Nelson Mandela High School
New Westminister Secondary School
North Surrey Secondary School
Oak Bay High School
Old Scona Academic High School
Panorama Ridge Secondary School
Point Grey Secondary School
Port Moody Secondary School
RE Mountain Secondary School
Richmond Green Secondary School
Richmond Hill High School
Rosemount High School
Rosenort High School
Ross Sheppard High School
Royal Bay Secondary School
SelfDesign
Seycove Secondary School
Simon Fraser University
Sir Winston Churchill High School
SMA N 1 CIBADAK
South Kamloops Secondary School
St. Francis High School
St. Francis Xavier Secondary School
St. George Secondary School (Ontario)
St. George's School (British Columbia)
St. Joseph High School (Alberta)
St. Joseph High School (British Columbia)
St. Margaret’s School (Ontario)
St. Margaret’s School (British Columbia)
St. Mary’s Colgan High School
St. Paul's Intermediate School
Stephen Lewis Secondary School
Steveston London Secondary School
Summit West High School
Sydney Academy
Taipei American School
Templeton Secondary School
Université de Montréal
Université du Québec à Montréal
University Hill Secondary
University of British Columbia
University of Victoria
Vancouver College
Vancouver Technical Secondary School
Western Canada High School
White Rock Christian Academy
Windermere Secondary School
Windsor Secondary School
Winston Churchill Secondary School (Alberta)
Winston Churchill Secondary School (British Columbia)
WJ Mouat Secondary School
Members from 100+ High Schools and Post-Secondary Institutions United in spreading awareness about racism in our communities!
Testimonials
Ambassadors:
“CARYC has provided youth with a voice against racism. By coming together as a collective, our opinions on matters that have always concerned us are being amplified. Together, we are learning of past and present racism within our country, discussing means to address such issues, and fighting stigmas and stereotypes that are ever so prevalent. As youth are 100% of the future, we can expect great things from this organization, and I am very proud to call myself a CARYC ambassador."
-Anon.
"I would define racism as discrimination or prejudice towards someone due to the immutable characteristic of race. Racism is something many of us have dealt with, knowingly or unknowingly as it can present itself in different ways. For example individual racism, systematic racism, and structural racism. While an individual's racism may be easier to recognize, systematic and structural racism can be much more subtle."
-Anon.
"Racism is the discrimination, unfair treatment, and hatred of a group of people based off their ethnicity, their culture, or the colour of their skin. As a Canadian citizen with Native family, (my great grandmother being a victim of residential schools, and her mother before that) I know the long-term effects of racism, and the unjust treatment of people and how it can hurt an entire bloodline of generations."
-Anon.
"Racism to me is where any marginalized group is targeted and discriminated against for their ethnicity or any immutable feature that is tied to their ethnicity or race. To me racism has been ingrained in my life as someone who grew up with stereotypes and being discriminated against just for my food, my culture, and my beliefs. I hope youth can become better informed so that we can all become more understanding of each other."
-Anon.
“CARYC has enabled me to directly address the greatly prevalent problem of racism. I’ve been able to learn so much within the CARYC community and have connected with many brilliant youth who want to create change. As many will see the growth of CARYC through chapter clubs and news articles, it will be a moment of happiness for those raising awareness about racism all over the world!”
-Rafay M. (Outreach Specialist)
Leadership:
“CARYC has made me more socially aware of the impact, time and effort that goes into anti-racism involvement and advocacy, but most importantly, it has helped me recognize underlining and often overlooked racial issues that the media has failed to cover. So, as an ambassador and member of the leadership team, I am constantly learning through the interactions I make with my peers and by engaging in various anti-racism initiatives. My perspective on why we educate has changed in the sense that I too, still have a lot to learn and by immersing myself into this coalition, I am able to overcome my ignorance on certain issues.”
-Laura E. (Podcast Scriptwriter)
“My perception of youth involvement in anti racism work changed because I didn’t see many people around my age trying to make a difference and I only saw adults talking about it but once I found out about CARYC I saw that there was in fact a lot of youth who wanted to make a difference. After dealing with racism myself, I felt helpless even when I told my friends about it. By joining CARYC, I hope that my contribution will help people.”
-Serena C. (H.R. Administrator)