Racism when using First Nations status cards a ‘near-universal experience’: UBCIC study
They Sigh or Give You the Look: Discrimination and Status Card Usage
In Tuesday’s report, 1,026 such B.C. status card holders were surveyed. All but four of them said they have experienced discrimination while using their status card, with frequency ranging from “rarely” to “all the time.” “More frequently than not, I’m not only being talked down to by the staff person but also have other shoppers behind me huffing and puffing while the paperwork is being filled out.”
The report determined the source of the discrimination is multi-fold, but that it’s been exacerbated by past and current media coverage that perpetuates stereotypes and government inaction on educating the general public and businesses on status cards. Respondents to the survey said they often experience anxiety before using their status cards and sometimes avoid using them altogether to prevent a potentially-negative interaction. Other times, respondents said they will bring someone else along for support, or find themselves acting particularly courteous to staff.
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