Expression of Interest: K-12 Without Racism Focus Groups

About the K-12 Without Racism Focus Groups

Kindergarten to Grade 12 Without Racism is a parent and caregiver-led project by the Centre for Family Equity to address systemic racism in BC’s public education system. So far, we have heard from 104 Indigenous and racialized parents across BC through an anonymous survey.

In Year 2 of this project, we are running Focus Groups about BC schools’ responses and accountability for racism in schools.

These 90-minute online or in-person focus groups are open to any Indigenous or racialized parent with child/ren currently in the K-12 public system in BC. Those selected for the focus groups will receive a $100 honorarium. Focus groups will be confidential; we will not collect or share any private or identifying information.

This is an expression of interest form. More details will be shared with confirmed participants.

Your voice and participation is important! Together, we are working together to end racism in BC’s public schools.

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* 1. This Expression of Interest will ask for brief information to determine your eligibility. It will only take 2 minutes.

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* 2. What is your name

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* 3. Phone Number

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* 4. I am an Indigenous or racialized parent with Indigenous or racialized child/ren currently in the K-12 public system in BC.

Yes

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* 5. Your child/ren’s school district(s):

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* 6. What grade is your child/ren currently in?

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* 7. My city/town of residence in BC:

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* 8. I have concerns about racism in my child's school (check all that apply)

Yes - Racial comments or hate directed at my child

Yes - Comments or behaviours by teachers or other adult staff

Yes - Racist or culturally insensitive curriculum materials

Yes - Indigenous and racialized students are treated differently by the school system

Yes - Lack of meaningful representation of racialized teachers and administrators

Yes - Concerns about racism are not properly dealt with by the school

Yes - Lack of supports or no effort for meaningful change

Yes - Other concerns about racism

No - I have no concerns about racism in school

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* 9. I have tried to raise my concerns about racism in my children’s school in some way

Yes

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* 10. I am interested in sharing more about my experience about racism in public schools in BC

Yes

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* 11. Please tell us a little more about yourself (check all that apply)

I am an Indigenous parent

I am a Black parent

I am a newcomer racialized parent

We speak English as an additional language at home

We are a low-income family

I am a single parent or caregiver

I live in a rural or remote community

Anything else you wish to add (please specify)

None of the above

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* 12. I am interested in the following 90-minute online or in-person focus groups. Check all that apply.

Fri March 6: 10 am-12 pm. In-person near Metrotown. Breakfast/Lunch served. Indigenous and racialized parents in the Lower Mainland

Fri March 6: 12:30-2:30 pm. In-person near Metrotown. Lunch served. Indigenous and racialized parents in the Lower Mainland.

Sat March 14, 4:30-6:30 pm. In-person in East Van. Dinner served. Elder will be on site, and medicines for all will be available. Indigenous Parents in the Lower Mainland

Tues April 28, 12-1:30 pm. Online. Indigenous and Racialized Single Parents across BC

Thurs May 7, 6-7:30 pm. Online. Black Parents across BC

Tues June 2, 6-7:30 pm. Online. Racialized Newcomer Parents across BC

Wed June 10, 12-1:30 pm. Online. Open to all Indigenous and Racialized Parents in BC.

Fall and Winter 2026: In-person focus groups in Island, Interior and Northern regions of BC. Exact details to be confirmed.

I can't make any of the above but I am interested in other options, if possible.

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* 13. I understand that this is an expression of interest. I will be contacted to confirm my eligibility and I will be offered space in one single focus group. I will receive a $100 honorarium after attending the focus group. Further details will be provided to confirmed participants.

Yes

Expression of Interest: K-12 Without Racism Focus Groups

About the K-12 Without Racism Focus Groups

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* 1. This Expression of Interest will ask for brief information to determine your eligibility. It will only take 2 minutes.

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* 2. What is your name

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* 3. Phone Number

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* 4. I am an Indigenous or racialized parent with Indigenous or racialized child/ren currently in the K-12 public system in BC.

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* 5. Your child/ren’s school district(s):

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* 6. What grade is your child/ren currently in?

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* 7. My city/town of residence in BC:

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* 8. I have concerns about racism in my child's school (check all that apply)

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* 9. I have tried to raise my concerns about racism in my children’s school in some way

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* 10. I am interested in sharing more about my experience about racism in public schools in BC

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* 11. Please tell us a little more about yourself (check all that apply)

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* 12. I am interested in the following 90-minute online or in-person focus groups. Check all that apply.

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* 13. I understand that this is an expression of interest. I will be contacted to confirm my eligibility and I will be offered space in one single focus group. I will receive a $100 honorarium after attending the focus group. Further details will be provided to confirmed participants.

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* 14. Is there anything else we should know that would facilitate accessibility and your participation in the focus group?