I often think about Toni Morrison's career advice: "When you get these jobs that you have been so brilliantly trained for, just remember that your real job is that if you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else."

March 15 is International Day to Combat Islamophobia | United Nations. We are committed ⁦KPRDSB⁩ ⁦KPR Equity & Diversity⁩ un.org/en/observances…

In recognition of World Down Syndrome Day, students and staff are invited to wear colourful and mismatched socks to promote awareness and inclusion for people with Down Syndrome.

Bored of the same old thing? We’d love to have you ‘on board’ our volunteer Board of Directors to provide ideas, input and support for Five Counties. Help make a difference in your community! Nominations are due by March 31. Find full details here: ▶️ fivecounties.on.ca/board-of-direc…

Ramadan Mubarak ☪️

Looking to stay up to date with the latest supports from SMH-ON? Joining our email list is a great way to make sure you don't miss a resource release or new info to support you. Subscribe here: smho-smso.ca/#connect-with-…

Considering being on a Board of Directors? Look no further! We are currently seeking applications for new Board Members. Join a highly competent and skilled Board of Directors who are passionate about serving children, youth and families.

Interested in learning more about working in healthcare? PRHC is actively seeking healthcare professionals to join our growing team. Visit the Healthcare Job Fair on April 1 at the MTCC Events from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. & speak with the PRHC team. Register today: bit.ly/3ZoI1F2

This is no #AprilFool trick. Get raffle tickets to win one of these amazing prizes at the Quilted Treasured Quilt Show! You’ll be supporting Five Counties kids! More info: lindsaycqg.com/quilt-show You can also get tix at Five Counties or email at [email protected]

Aaniin, Waubgeshig Rice Miigwetch for this story - I couldn’t put the book down. Everyone should read this. Is the new novel coming in October a sequel?

Durham District School Board (DDSB) Available online: United Nations virtual conference - Transformation: Toward a Neuro-Inclusive World for All. Over 50 autistic panelists and keynote speakers. “Acceptance to awareness to amplification”

My Interview in the Journal of Higher Education Policy and Leadership entitled "Examining Complexities of Equity and Social Justice Education" OISEUofT Leadership, Higher and Adult Education, UT/OISE Centre for Leadership and Diversity, OISE johepal.com/article-1-316-…

KPRDSB Indigenous Ed. Dept KPRDSB is hiring! We currently have 2 Indigenous Student Worker positions (1 Peterborough, and 1 Northumberland/Clarington) and 1 long-term maternity leave position for an Indigenous Graduation coach! Application links are in the comments below!

The SMH-ON Student and Parent/Caregiver Engagement Team is looking for school and board staff members to join us in developing a Student Engagement Toolkit. To join the working group and learn more, head to bit.ly/seworkinggroup. Please sign up before April 28th.

Tomorrow is May 5th, the National Day of Action / National Day of Awareness for #MMIW Join us by wearing red: shirts, scarves, earrings, dresses, shoes, lipstick, hats, etc. Tag National Indigenous Women's Resource Center while using the hashtags #MMIWActionNow and #NoMoreStolenSisters. niwrc.org/mmiw

May 5th is Red Dress Day, a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People. KPRDSB staff can access resources to support learning here: sites.google.com/kprdsb.ca/pass…

On National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-Spirit People, we remember those who have lost their lives to colonial, gender-based violence & their families & communities that live daily with the grief of losing loved ones #MMIWG2S

Are you a nursing professional looking to join a collaborative, interprofessional team? PRHC is currently recruiting new graduates and experienced nurses for a number of programs and specialty units, including, intensive care, the emergency department, and mental health. Apply to

All Ontarians must have a valid, non-expired Ontario photo health card to ensure no interruption in coverage under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Learn how to renew your Ontario health card by visiting ontario.ca/page/health-ca….