2SLGBTQIA+ students in New Brunswick deserve to go to school feeling safe, protected, and respected. The changes made to NB's Policy 713 last week will do the opposite. Today, CCGSD joins organizations across the country in calling on Blaine Higgs to reverse the changes.

The The OHRC Commission has released a statement regarding recent challenges in schools related to hate, discrimination, and harassment ohrc.on.ca/en/news_centre… #onted

Victory #1 #Policy713 Today, these people are my heroes. They took the brave stance of standing up for our most vulnerable kids, and voting against their own PC party. That was not easy and will, most likely, be very costly. But, that’s what #leaders do. I thank you. The kids

It's often said: White kids, upon being taught the history of racism, will feel guilty or bad about being White. In fact, White kids who receive antiracist history lessons exhibit fewer racist ideas about Black people while their attitudes about White people are unaffected.

There are many useful strategies available to advance EDI work. But in moments when our goal is education, we need to be mindful to create space where individuals feel that it’s safe to step into the role of the learner. #Equity #Diversity #Inclusion #SlowIsFast #EquityLiteracy

We cannot stop doing DEI work but we must recognize the tremendous toll it plays on folks - the impact it has on those advocating/teaching and those who are experiencing cognitive dissonance, and be empathetic to both sides as folks try and understand the necessary work.

My mission this month is to prove that nobody needs TPT to teach about #OrangeShirtDay. There are so many free community-based and led opportunities for authentic learning… and all I had to do was Google! Check this one out ⬇️ 🧡🪶 Miigwetch NCTR ! events.hubilo.com/landing-page--…

I am so disheartened by the intense, irrational homo-, bi-, and transphobia that is gripping Canada right now. Show courage and stand up for 2SLGBTQ+ people. Say no to hateful people and their rhetoric. Otherwise, stop saying you're an ally - because you're not and never were

Enrich your students' understanding of #TruthAndReconciliation during #ReconciliationWeek 2023. This 5-day education series supports education curriculums, is age-appropriate and free for grades 1-12. Expand knowledge and create conversations. Register at buff.ly/3KQsN7q

Our union is proud to provide learning materials, resources, and professional development to help educators create welcoming, safe and inclusive #onted classrooms for all. #2SLGBTQ+ education and training helps to create safer working and learning conditions for everyone.

Anti-trans extremists have been spreading hate for political gain. Their proposals are a blatant attack on trans people. Their proposals put lives at risk. We refuse to be pawns in your culture war. Join us at ArmyOfLovers.ca

As the school year begins, we must actively and intentionally work to end hate and violence in our education systems and communities. Read our statement here: bit.ly/44QFxCj

Deciding to learn more IS an act of #Reconciliation. So, join our daily lunch & learns from Sept. 25-29, and on Sept. 30th for our live broadcast from Parliament Hill for #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation . Register: buff.ly/44Hazwb @APTN #truthandreconciliation #rbc

🚨EMERGENCY CALL TO ACTION🚨 Join 2SLGBTQ+ communities, labour groups, and allies in sending a strong message that hate has no place in Ontario. Join us in a peaceful counter-protest on September 20, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. We will meet in Barbara Hall Park and march to Queen’s Park.

Let's celebrate Islamic Culture & Heritage for a fun filled event packed with fantastic interactive activities for all ages. Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board Simcoe County District School Board Irfan Toor SCDSBliteracy CreativeBarrie SMCDSB Faith Matters BarrieToday Barrie 360 CTV News Barrie Ontario Culture Days IslamicHeritageMonth

Anti-Black racism and all forms of exclusion are on the rise in a time of “anti-woke” rhetoric. The Centre for Black Studies in Education OISE UofT is hosting an important conversation, “Historicizing Anti-Black Racism and Educational Resistance in Canada,” on Oct. 11. Register here: oise-utoronto.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

We are seeking qualified Members to develop and facilitate the Additional Qualification Program, Equitable and Inclusive Schools for Administrators, Part 1. 📝Apply by October 11! principals.ca/en/professiona… #OPCLeadLearn

Oct 4 is National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Gender Diverse People. Today our hearts are with the families and communities that grieve, and those fighting to be reunited with loved ones who have been taken. #NoMoreStolenSisters #MMIWG2S

Interested? Beginning October 10, with Dr. Ardavan Eizadirad (he/him) to kick off the discussion, is our virtual book club on the title Exploring Canadian Perspectives for Enacting Anti-Racist and Activist Pedagogies in Teacher Education. 📖principals.ca/en/professiona… #OPCLeadLearn