A hate or bias crime is committed against a person or property which is motivated by hate, bias or prejudice based on race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, language, mental or physical disability, sex, age, or any other similar factor.

Hate and bias incidents are those actions by an individual or group that, while motivated by bias, prejudice or racism, do not rise to the level of a criminal offence. These include racial slurs, homophobic bullying, racist or offensive emails.

Many victims of hate motivated crimes do not report their victimization to the police, for a variety of reasons, including fear of retaliation, language or cultural barriers or a perception of the importance of the incident.

Often our silence signals our consent in acts of hate or discrimination. If you observe a hate/bias incident or crime, consider being an active witness if it is safe to do so by using your cell phone to take pictures or video of the event; taking some notes of the date and time, what was said and done; and recording suspect descriptions, including age, height, weight, clothing, tattoos, and distinguishing features. When safe to do so provide the information to police.

Indus Canada Foundation is committed to addressing the issue of racism in Alberta. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their race, religion or ethnicity. As such, we will be working on advocacy campaigns and other initiatives to raise awareness about the harm that racism causes and to promote understanding and acceptance among all members of our community.