My heart is full!Our board now has 3 employee resource groups! Queer Employee Network (QEN) & Network of Asian Employees (NAE) are joining the Black Educator Network (OCSB Black Employee Network (BEN)) in supporting staff in our system&providing them w/ a space to share their lived experiences #ocsb

🕯️Last week, we observed Trans Awareness Week, leading to today - #TDOR. We pray and remember the lives lost due to discrimination and violence. We believe in an inclusive world for all, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. 🕊️🏳️‍⚧️ #ocsbSpeakOut @OCSBEquity

Today is #OCSB Pink Shirt Day 💖 Let's stand against bullying, spread kindness through our schools, and support a world without bullying. #ocsbBeCommunity #ocsbHope 🔗 Find more resources: ontario.ca/page/bullying-…

Healthy relationships: one of the keys to having courageous, respectful conversations about race and other sensible topics. #NavigatingConversationsAboutRace #GetToKnowEachOther

🌐 Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities! At #ocsb, we're committed to ensuring every student has what they need to reach their full potential. 🔗 Learn more about how we can offer support: ocsb.ca/our-schools/sp… #ocsbBeWell #ocsbBeCommunity

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It's #ocsbUnitedInBlack day today. I'm wearing black to remind us of our commitment to address anti-Black racism in our #ocsb school communities and continue to foster identity-affirming, inclusive learning environments @ocsbEquity OCSB Black Employee Network (BEN) Ottawa Catholic School Board #ocsbUnisEnNoir

#OCSB Family!We're inviting you to share the many ways you're commemorating Black History Month in your school communities (#ocsbBlackHistoryMonth or #ocsbEquity or email [email protected]) Let's use this opportunity to highlight the voices of Black students & staff

Congratulations Patrice Hall-Johnson (Patrice Hall-Johnson (Ms. Hall)) & Diane Konan-Waidhet! The ladies who initiated the #ocsbUnitedInBlack Day have certainly impacted the #OCSB community in positive and transformative way. Félicitations!👏🏾

Learn more about the history of #PinkShirtDay here: pinkshirtday.ca/about #ocsbBeKind #ocsbEquity #ocsbBeCommunity

Thank you for your ongoing partnership! Profoundly appreciated! 🙏🏾

Diversity is a fact, but inclusion is a choice. Today, as we mark the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, we reaffirm our commitment to stand up against hate and discrimination and build a more welcoming Canada for everyone. PM Trudeau’s statement: ow.ly/BaNF50QUhcR

Today is #TransgenderDayofVisibility, dedicated to raising awareness of the discrimination faced by transgender individuals and celebrating their contributions to society. At #OCSB, we embrace diversity and support everyone by fostering acceptance and kindness.💙🩷🩶 @OCSBEquity

Anti-Black Racism, Gender, and Class: Through the Arts on April 4. Join Umoja with CU Sociology & Anthropology @CUinEnglish Feminist Institute of Social Transformation (FIST) IAS Carleton U @OCSBEquity Sarah George carleton.ca/seo/cu-events/…

✨Join us in recognizing National AccessAbility Week from May 26 to June 1. It's an opportunity to celebrate the significant and innovative contributions of persons with disabilities and promote accessibility and inclusion in #OCSB schools. #ocsbBeWell #ocsbEquity #NAAW2024

❤️ Red Shirt Day of Action for Accessibility and Inclusion is today, May 29! Show your support for communities living with disabilities and help foster a more accessible and inclusive environment for people of all abilities! @OCSBEquity OCSBSpecEd

🧡 Today marks the beginning of National #IndigenousHistoryMonth. Throughout June, our communities will celebrate and honour the rich history, culture and achievements of Indigenous people living in Canada. OCSB Indigenous Ed

✨This June, we celebrate #PrideMonth and support the 2SLGBTQ+ community within our schools. Our commitment to well-being, inclusion, and fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected ensures our schools are safe for all to learn.🌈 #ocsbBeCommunity

#ocsbPride Beyond Labels: Embracing The Whole Spectrum of Identity ❤💛💚💙💜 #OCSB