LAKAY · Lanaudière
Our programs
LAKAY runs programs that reach both people directly affected by racism and racial profiling, and the institutions whose decisions impact their daily lives. Each program combines support, awareness-raising, and documentation.
Supporting, raising awareness, documenting: three levers to reduce racism and racial profiling in Lanaudière.
Seven programs, one single commitment
FAMILIES Project
Supporting families from the cultural communities of Lanaudière in interaction with youth protection, and raising awareness among intervention teams about intercultural realities.
My pen against racism and racial profiling
An annual writing competition for secondary school students, complete with scholarships, teaching tools for teachers and an awards ceremony.
PIEJ: Integrated Youth Employment Project
Support for young people from Black and immigrant communities in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick towards employment.
Documentation of racial profiling
Research and publication work on racial profiling in Repentigny, conducted with the Profiling Observatory of the University of Montreal.
Black Community Mental Health
Information and referral to mental health resources adapted to Black people in Lanaudière, and a free directory of Black psychologists and service providers, produced with the support of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Eyes of Justice
An immersive virtual reality game that places the player at the heart of real-life racial profiling situations, to understand biases and develop empathy. Designed with educators and researchers.
Figures in Black History
Twenty-seven portraits of black women and men who have made their mark on the history of Haiti, Africa, Canada and the United States.
To learn more about either of these programs, write to info@lakay.quebec or go through our Contact page.
Take action with LAKAY
Are you experiencing racial profiling or discrimination? Do you want to support our programs? Every little helps.