Context:
Officially becoming known as the Race and Antiracism Network (RAN) in 2010, our group is
committed to raising the profile of race-related issues at UFV and beyond; addressing issues of
racism, and developing theoretical and practical strategies and tools of anti-racism. RAN is a
voluntary group and is not formally attached to any specific department or administration at
UFV There are no honoraria or course releases given to RAN members, chairs or co-chairs. All
members of the UFV community are welcome (staff, faculty, administrators, students, ). RAN
has a history of conducting meetings and organizing events on the basis of group collaboration
and energy. Funding that is received supports activities and expenses related to bringing in
speakers and holding events.

Goal:
This document provides guidelines for members and individuals considering membership or the
purpose of RAN.

RAN Objectives:
 Raising awareness about racism and race-related (gender, sexuality, religious, class,
dis/ability) issues at UFV, the Fraser Valley, and society at large;
 Organizing events for members of UFV related to race and anti-racism;
 Bringing together individuals and communities at UFV and beyond working on anti-
racism, decolonization, and anti-colonial projects;
 Providing a space for people of colour, Indigenous peoples and allies to work on issues
of related to race and acolonial politics;
 Resources pending, responding to local, regional, national, and international events and
issues relevant to RAN;
 Facilitating dialogues and discussions within UFV among staff, faculty, administrators
and students;
 Advocating for changes within UFV that are consistent with the above objectives.

Scope of Activities:
Events: March 21, round tables
Public Forums: on current and essential issues
Trainings in anti-racism and allyship
Research
Consultation

Membership :
RAN is an independent group composed of faculty members, staff, students and administrators.
This means we do not have a reporting relationship within the administration of UFV, although
we have a consultative relationship with some administrators.
Membership is free and voluntary.
Membership is individual; members do not represent their units.
Membership involves active participation to meetings, discussions, events and advocacy.
Membership involves participation in any reporting or reviews that the RAN agrees to undertake.
Members subscribe to organizing committees, take on various tasks pertaining to RAN’s operational aspects, commit to training and advocacy.
Members are committed to bringing forth ideas from RAN into the wider UFV community.

Representation:
Members only represent themselves within and outside of RAN. Members do not represent UFV.
Over the years, RAN opted for a co-chairing model on a rotating basis.
Chairs or co-chairs are selected from active members of RAN.
Selection happens every 2 years. A call for nominations is made for Co-Chair(s) at the June meeting when it is anticipated a Co-Chair will be leaving in September. A subsequent call is made in August, and selection of the Co-Chair(s) is then made in September.
Selection can be based off voting (if more than one candidate puts their name forward), or through acclamation.
Co-Chairs prepare and lead meetings, coordinate events with the assistance of organizing committees, consult and advise, meet with various stake holders, including administrators, and provide guidance to the UFV community on issues related to race and anti racism.

Meetings:
Meetings are planned on the basis of membership and Co-Chair(s) availability.
Meetings are held once a month between September and May.
Meetings take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays on an alternating basis. This may change with new Co-Chair(s)
Meetings duration is usually one to one hour and a half.
Meetings agendas are flexible and often address current issues pertaining to RAN’s interests and scope of action.

Meetings acknowledge and respect that UFV is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Stol:o peoples. We acknowledge the land and our presence at every meeting.
Interactions during meeting are governed by standard requirements of mutual respect, confidentiality and safety. (See Appendix 1: code of conduct)

Appendix 1
Code of conduct:
– Show commitment
– Listen to all group members
– Allow diverse viewpoints to be voiced and heard respectfully
– Acknowledge your discomfort and reflect on it
– Answer questions honestly and admit when you may not know the answer to a question
– Commit to do follow-up research or work when you are unable to answer a question
– Be brave confidentiality in terms of what is said in the room at meetings. We can share what we learn but we do not share the specifics of what someone said without their permission.
– Be committed to becoming anti racist through reading, learning, engaging, and action