Nova Scotia Archives launching online resource with historical information relating to African Nova Scotians - HalifaxToday.ca halifaxtoday.ca/local-news/nov…

ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re expanding our agency and neighbourhood work in Peel Region, a vibrant place where nearly 1.3 million people choose to live, work and raise your family. Learn more about how we’re putting your dollars to work in the 905. untdwy.org/2vjq82D

“There is a lack of understanding around the specific experiences of Black students, they are being treated like they are troublemakers.” Community leaders weigh in on the barriers facing Black youth in Peel Region, and how to create real change: untdwy.org/3c9iwA9

Absolutely Adaoma, how can real change, inclusion and belonging happen if we cannot have honest conversations United Way Greater Toronto Adaoma Patterson @Peel_BYSSI Anita Stellinga

Congratulations and thank you for all that you have done to make the City of Mississauga great. Janice, enjoy yourself@BakerJaniceM Anita Stellinga City of Mississauga

Many of us are feeling a lot of pain right now. Anti-Black and Indigenous racism aren’t a coincidence. They are decades of policies that have systematically undervalued human life - by design. Colonialism. Underfunding. Social exclusion. Poverty.

We stand in solidarity with our fellow brothers and sisters in Canada and abroad.  #JusticeforGeorgeFloyd Justice for all our brothers and sisters taken from us. #Blacklivesmatter

4 years ago, at the beginning of We Rise Together ⁦PAACE4Change⁩ recommended the hiring of Dr Avis Glaze as a consultant to ensure accountability for Black Ss.

Today, we released the following statement on police interactions with people in mental health crisis. #MentalHealthIsHealth

Important statement from CAMH on Police Interactions with People in Mental Health Crisis. If the police were first responders for a heart attack we would say that was wrong. It is the same for someone with a psychological crisis. Mental health is health. camh.ca/en/camh-news-a…

Thank you Donna Alexander for all that you do.

25 years of economic progress lost in 3 short months! If women end up staying home for lack of a recovery plan – or through sheer negligence - household incomes will plummet, pulling the Canadian economy down with it #canfem #cdnpoli

As I sit here pondering about the state of Peel District School Board and the new journey with @CRussellRawlins at the helm I feel compelled to break my silence by imploring the community to work with this amazing innovative equity champion so all students can thrive Education Ontario

Congratulations to all of our BYSSI students. Way to go!@StellingaAnita @BrowneTyanna Prez

Peel Regional Police pauses School Resource Officer program - here’s to a future where we eliminate the carceral nature of school for Black and other minorities do students. #PoliceFreeSchools

This is another good step in the right direction. Looking forward to input from the community.

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"This moment is yours. This is your time. Step into your purpose. Everything you need to maximize your visions and goals is already inside of you. You are READY." - TheSeadBox 🌱 #motivationalquotes #weeklyaffirmations #byssiweeklyaffirmations #affirmations #youareready

The #COVID19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted BIPOC women, exposing systemic barriers that continue to hold so many back. Join us Oct. 21 for a discussion about these issues, and how we can help women and their families in the GTA. Register now: untdwy.org/2H94weG

Join BYSSI and Queen's University for virtual workshops designed to help you navigate post-secondary. Secure your spot and register today! tinyurl.com/NavigatingPost…