Read the latest newsletter of the OCDSB newsletter with resources for Indigenous students in the Ottawa area. Read here: ow.ly/bqn850MPps0 #Inuit #UrbanInuit #School #Newsletter #Indigenous

I’m facilitating #IndigenousEd AQ Part 2 starting 30 March. Join me as we dive more deeply into Indigenous pedagogies & embedding Indigenous content into practice. Subsidy for Upper Grand DSB educators. Live-streaming bc I’m a firm believer that the best learning happens in conversation

Our turbans, irrespective of colour are not, “No Name”. By wearing a turban we are named Singh and Kaur. They are a sign of honour to signify our commitment to truth, justice and equality. When we wrap it around our heads we stand taller and prouder. This tweet is just wrong.

A bit of levity. Long live the right to flip the bird. cbc.ca/news/canada/mo…

Be who you are.

Racism, intolerance & discrimination tear at the fabric of our societies, which is a tragedy for all of us. But everyone, everywhere can take action to spread compassion, tolerance & acceptance. Get ideas about how YOU can #FightRacism un.org/en/fight-racism

Words can be weapons. Hate speech can lead to cruelty and violence. From checking facts to sharing messages of tolerance, get tips on how YOU can say #NoToHate: un.org/en/hate-speech…

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“Indigenous people in Canada continue to face territorial expropriation, resource extraction without consent, widespread inequality, systemic discrimination and repression by the state.” cbc.ca/news/indigenou…

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This is important. The discovery Doctrine has been used to legitimize “the colonial-era seizure of Native lands and form the basis of some property law today.” This is an important affirmation of Indigenous peoples inherent rights to land. cbc.ca/news/canada/mo…

True commitment to reconciliation requires us to remove barriers to preserving Indigenous identities and culture. “This was for all Indigenous mothers who want to name their children in their language, and to have their language respected” #UNDRIP cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

I see you. I will stand beside, in front, and behind you. You shine.

An icon. "You can be anxious, sensitive, kind and wear your heart on your sleeve … You can be a mother or not, an ex-Mormon or not. A nerd, a crier, a hugger, you can be all of these things and not only can you be here, you can lead just like me." cbc.ca/news/world/new…

MARION DEWAR Scholarship - APPLY NOW The fund aims to provide financial support for three immigrant and refugee students pursuing post-secondary education in the National Capital Region. Follow this link for eligibility criteria and how to apply: ociso.org/mdsf/

Today is #InternationalDayofPink! This year’s theme, Courage, celebrates the courage to be yourself, to stand up to discrimination, to stand in support with 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and so much more. Learn more: ow.ly/CfOO50NGh7q

If everything is alright in the news, something must be wrong with journalism. Without press freedom, there are no #HumanRights. Freedom of speech underpins the protection of all other rights. On #WorldPressFreedomDay & every day, join UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳’s call to defend #PressFreedom!

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