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Celebrating Black History in February and All Year Long The Canadian Government’s 2025 theme for Black History Month was: “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations.”  This theme acknowledged the diversity of Black Canadians, the importance…

Celebrating Diversity: The Journey of LatinX Canadians in Education Canada is a mosaic of cultures, and the LatinX community is an integral piece of that vibrant tapestry. As we delve into the historical context, current challenges, and notable successes within…

Emancipation Day, observed on August 1st, marks one of the most important moments in world history: the abolition of slavery in the British Empire in 1834. For Black Canadians, this day signifies not just the end of slavery but also…

School staff must ensure the safety of all children and address inappropriate behaviour in a fair and respectful manner. Ensuring fairness demands that school staff be aware of their own biases and the ways that these biases may influence their…

End of year message from our Board Chair As we bid farewell to 2023, I am filled with profound gratitude for all of you. Leading this organization has been an incredible privilege. I want to express my heartfelt thanks to…

Top of Mind: Connecting Families to Mental Health Supports  Mental health and well-being are at the heart of my professional and personal life. As a coordinator for a Coalition of organizations that are involved in providing mental health and substance…

Author and educator, bell hooks, emphasizes that diverse literature allows children to see themselves in stories and also encounter experiences and perspectives different from their own. This exposure helps in the development of empathy and understanding. When young readers encounter…

Statement in Support of Kike-Ojo Thompson and Anti-Racism Work in Education Parents for Diversity Stands Strong in Support of Anti-Racism Education in Our Public Schools. In the pursuit of dismantling anti-Black racism, it’s understandable and expected that the journey can…

This video gives you an overview of Parents for Diversity and our work. We will introduce you to our NEW Parent Advocate, Bernadeth Betchi, and to the resources used in advocacy, our newly redesigned website, Diversity Library, Parent Toolkit, and…

We remember after George Floyd died the outpouring of support from everyone. The personal messages from friends and colleagues asking us how they can help. The Blackout Tuesday and online statements of solidarity in support of Black lives. The protests,…