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How are you addressing anti-asian racism in Canada?
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,…
Do you know all the women on the new Periodic Table of Canadian Women’s History?
When Isabela Ozamiz, the software developer behind the digital Periodic Table of Canadian Black History, realized International Women’s Day was coming, she hopped on a Zoom call with her girlfriends for some group research, laughs, and learning. With Nicholas Simard…
How Do I Extend Black History Beyond February?
“What we need is not a history of selected races or nations, but the history of the world void of national bias, race hate, and religious prejudice.” Carter G. Woodson. Learning about Black history is bigger than the month of…
Can you talk about racism in the classroom (without getting in trouble?)
Dear Educator Colleagues: Have you ever heard the following? “It’s okay to discuss race, as long as you don’t bring it up first.” “Sure, you can talk about the protests, just don’t have an opinion.” “A parent has called to…
Periodic Table of Canadian Black History: now digital!
To celebrate Black History Month 2021 we are delighted to share with the world the digital Periodic Table of Canadian Black History in English and en Français! In 2020, we created a Periodic Table of Canadian Black History that could…
Does the n-word belong in the classroom?
To be called the n-word is an unfortunate yet inevitable rite of passage for Black children. Most of us can remember the first time it was called to us. I also remember the first time my child was called the…
What does it look like to centre anti-racism in education amidst a viral pandemic?
The four Ottawa-area public school boards are in the process of transitioning students back to learning both in-person and virtually, and as an organization committed to achieving inclusive and non-discriminatory learning environments that allow children to fulfill their true potential…
Help us ensure every child’s right to an education free from discrimination
To Our Community,It has been a while since we connected with you and we appreciate your patience as we sort out our next steps. We wanted to reach out and let you know what we have been doing and what…
In Solidarity With Parents of Black Children and Allied Organizations
Parents for Diversity is an Ottawa-based group of parents, caregivers, and allies with varied lived experiences working to support parents and caregivers as they advocate for their children in educational spaces using an intersectional, anti-oppression lens.We recognize the pervasiveness of…
