Elimin8Hate

Founded in 2020, Elimin8Hate (E8) is the advocacy arm of the Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) formed in response to the anti-Asian racism and related hate incidents on the community during the pandemic. Elimin8Hate strives for racial equity and an inclusive society for the Asian diaspora. We work to interrupt, dismantle and eliminate anti-Asian racism at the individual, institutional and systemic level by harnessing the power of arts, film and media. E8 provides anti-Asian racism learning opportunities, and creates safe, inclusive ways for impacted community members and allies to participate in initiatives aimed at supporting systemic change for an equitable society. We EDUCATE by raising awareness of anti-Asian sentiment and the historical, persistent and systemic issues. We EMPOWER people to disrupt the status quo and find their voice to influence change. We ELIMINATE anti-Asian racism through advocating for social change and inclusive opportunities. Educate. Empower. Eliminate. Our Values: Community Builders - We are a safe forum for people to participate in social change and build an inclusive society Change Agents - We empower Asian Canadians to create change in their communities Inclusive - We embrace and welcome all groups and allies from all backgrounds and ethnic identities Authentic - We speak from a place that is true to ourselves Thoughtful - We are collaborative, respectful, informed and balanced in our approach and decisions E8 is a grassroots group entirely led and run by our dedicated volunteers.