Today we celebrate National Indigenous Languages Day. “My Family” is a book published by Arvaaq Press, a Nunavut-based educational publishing company. This book helps children learn kinship terms and it is illustrated by Charlene Chua.

#indigenouslanguages #uncededalgonqinterritory

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Parents for Diversity advocates for the inclusion, belonging, and safety of children in schools, including transgender students.

Wishing joy and blessings to all those celebrating Eid!

#eid #eidmubarak #uncededalgonquinterritory

Yesterday we were thrilled to visit Chelsea Elementary School to run a workshop titled “Embracing Race at Home and at School” talking to caregivers and educators about how to initiate hard conversations about race and racism with little ones!

Want to bring us to your school?! Drop us a line at info@parentsfordiversity.com or slide into our DMs!

Join us April 6 for story time and some activities while enjoying coffee and treats!

Space is limited so register for the free event on Eventbrite linked in bio!

Ramadan Mubarak to our Muslim community! We wish you community and togetherness and may your Iftars be plentiful and sweet!

#parentsfordiversity #ramadan #ramadan #ramadanmubarak #ottawa #uncededalgonquinterritory #ontario #canada #turtleisland

Here is our last post about an outstanding Black educator - Donna Ford. From a young age, Donna Ford was inspired by her Jamaican parents to pursue a career in education. Now, as the principal of Roselawn Public School in Richmond Hill, she has been recognized among Canada's Outstanding Principals for her innovative leadership and commitment to student success.

Keep using this Periodic Table of Black Canadians to continue learning. This can be used beyond Black History Month! #canada #blackhistorymonth #education

Breanna Chanelle Phillip is a dedicated registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist of Grenadian descent, with nearly a decade of experience supporting Black youth and families navigating systems rooted in anti-Black racism. As the owner of Breanna Chanelle Therapeutic Services, she prioritizes culturally relevant therapy, empowering clients to own and rewrite their stories. #canada #blackhistorymonth #education

Meet our newest educator - Nicole Cummings-Morgan, a Registered Early Childhood Educator, recognized the pervasive Eurocentrism and subtle anti-Black racism in her field, leading her to feel unseen and unappreciated. In response, she co-founded the Community of Black Early Childhood Educators, creating a supportive space for Black RECEs to share experiences, learn, and advocate for change.

Check out the Periodic Table Black Canadians. #canada #blackhistorymonth #education #educator #nicolecummingsmorgan

Today's newest element is educator Jaden Dixon. Jaden Dixon recently graduated from Nova Scotia Community College's Africentric Early Childhood Education program, designed to empower Black students in the field. She expressed that graduating alongside peers of similar backgrounds was both extraordinary and empowering. #Canada #blackhistorymonth #educator