We acknowledge that the Vancouver Campus operates on the shared, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), and sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nations of the Coast Salish peoples, and are grateful for their stewardship since time immemorial.
"Stories become our battle plans & our peace treaties - they hold our records & influence our next steps." Cherie Dimaline, award-winning Métis writer/producer.
The Social Justice Resource Guide is a list of resources developed by the Vancouver Library and the Social Justice Practicum (SJP). These resources serve as a starting point for exploring social justice topics, curated by the SJP office and the Vancouver Librarian.
While scholarly journal articles are provided in separate library guides, the information included in the SJRG is intentionally centred around more personal and creative materials, such as lived experience narratives, biographies, fictional stories, and other expressive works.
By incorporating storytelling and artistic forms, the SJRG provides an alternative lens that complements academic research, offering a more holistic understanding of social justice issues and their real-life impact on individuals and communities, particularly those within vulnerable sectors. These resources are meant to engage, inspire, and challenge readers in gripping and creative ways.
This resource list is forever in progress, and is constantly changed and added to. For questions, please get in touch with vanlibrary@adler.edu.
