Who uses Wikipedia? And how do these users shape the knowledge on the platform? The Wikimedia Foundation reports on the first phase of an on-going equity analysis.

Equity begins with knowledge. To treat everyone equitably, rather than equally or the same, requires a deep understanding of the unique contexts, experiences, and backgrounds from where they come, as well as the structures and systems that benefit them or not. That is why who creates and shapes our knowledge is so important.

Source: Understanding Wikimedia audiences to achieve knowledge equity

Upcoming learning opportunity with the Waterloo Wellington Knowledge Mobilization Community:

Wondering how anti-oppression can inform knowledge mobilization (KMb)? You’re not alone! Our facilitator, Hilda Smith, spent their whole PhD wondering how to avoid issues with sharing knowledge related to social oppression. Join us on January 21 to learn a few ways to bring anti-oppression into your KMb work.

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the Government of Canada is provisioning $40 billion to provide compensation and to commit the funds necessary to implement long-term reform so that future generations of First Nations children will never face the same systemic tragedies.

Source: Statement regarding negotiations on compensation and long-term reform for First Nations child and family services

Black Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs make important contributions to the Canadian economy, yet they continue to face systemic racism and obstacles to starting and growing their businesses. This has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of Canada is working to address long-standing barriers through its first-ever Black Entrepreneurship Program—an investment of over $400 million to support the long-term success of Black entrepreneurs and business owners.

Source: Minister Ng announces partners to establish Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub