"The Summary of Anti-Racism Practices" is a report developed by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF), based on information submitted by organizations for the CRRF Award of Excellence Program. The program recognizes excellence and    achievement in the area of race relations and anti-racism practice, and provides awards    and a cash prize to the winners.

Launched at a public event in Montreal, Québec, in 1998, the Award of Excellence Ceremony took place in    Ottawa, in 1999 at a national symposium of anti-racism practitioners sponsored by the CRRF. The winner of the 1999 Award of Excellence and cash prize was Media Awareness Network. The winners of the Awards of Distinction were the Harmony Movement, the British Columbia Teachers' Federation, the National Capital Alliance on Race Relations and Providence Health Care / Mount St. Joseph Site. Their summaries can be found in the report.

The report serves to highlight the work of many organizations in Canada, committed to combating racism and hatred. The reader will find an overview of the anti-racism initiatives or programs that the organizations submitted, and a description of outcomes and / or lessons learned. The work of the organization is described in    the background/context section and information is provided to contact the people involved.

The report profiles a range of non-government organizations and government agencies from a variety of    sectors. There are summaries from educational organizations, labour and health organizations, church groups, immigrant settlement agencies, human rights bodies, and others working to impact change at organizational and/or community levels. Strategies and initiatives include public awareness campaigns, educational and     training initiatives, policy development and implementation efforts, combating hate on-line and in communities, youth projects and Aboriginal justice initiatives.

The "Summary of Anti-Racism Practices: 1999 Award of Excellence Program" provides a 'snapshot' of the many of anti-racism strategies that exist, and the range of organizations involved. The Summary is published as part of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation's mandate to share and promote information on practical strategies    to combat racism. It is hoped that the reader will use this document as a reference and a resource.