Her research interests include critical race theory, postcolonial feminism, anti-imperialism, Islamophobia, Indigeneity, and the War on Terror.
), the former president of the National Action Committee on the Status of Women (NAC), and the director for the Centre for Race, Autobiography, Gender, and Age (RAGA).
[6] After arriving in Vancouver in 1989 as a doctoral candidate, she quickly became affiliated with the National Action Committee on the Status of Women (NAC)—then the largest feminist organization in Canada.
[8] Working collaboratively with other community organizations for equity and social justice, RAGA focuses on the importance autobiography and oral histories.
It is a collaborative coalition of First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Non-status Indians, people of color, and white allies who are engaged in the production of critical academic and activist knowledges.
Notably, on 23 April 1993, Tory MP John Alexander Frances MacDougall (Timiskaming) questioned Thobani's citizenship status in the House of Commons of Canada—referring to her as an "illegal immigrant.
Acting NAC President, Judy Rebick, labelled MacDougall's line of questioning "irresponsible and reprehensible," as well as "sexist and racist.
One particular woman—identifying herself as a fifth-generation white Canadian—wrote to the Toronto Star in order to express her doubts about Thobani's ability to represent "women whose forebears built this country.
"[13] On 1 October 2001, Thobani gave a speech at the "Women's Resistance: From Victimization to Criminalization" conference concerning the September 11 attacks.
[15] RCMP Corporal Michael Labossiere observed that "Normally, people think it's a white supremist or Caucasians, promoting hate against visible minorities…We want to get the message out that it's wrong, all around.
"[15] For instance, Murray Mollard—lawyer and executive director of the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association—reflected that "We need to have an open debate about our response to Sept.