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Communication tool to help parents and caregivers advocate for their children’s education
Given the unique times that we are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic, we at Parents for Diversity understand that parents and caregivers, who are tasked with supporting their children during school closures, may need extra support. P4D has developed a communication…
Mayor Watson and Chief Sloly: Enforcement of COVID-19 measures must respect human rights
Dear Mayor Watson and Chief Sloly, Parents for Diversity is a non-profit organization of parents, educators and equity allies committed to achieving inclusive and non-discriminatory learning environments that allow children to fulfill their true potential in this world. We are writing to…
Open Letter to Our Community
Dear Community, We love you, we value you and all that matters to you – people, health, safety and support. In this time of pandemic, we are focusing on how we can support our community and families. With the indefinite…
Five picture books to read for International Women’s Day (with kids of ALL genders)
Did you celebrate International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8th? Often overlooked in the discourse around IWD is transgender women. Our motto at Parents for Diversity is “Picture Books Can Change The World,” and to that end, we are offering…
Did you know yesterday was a historic FIRST day in Ottawa?
Thanks to the work of the Somerset West Community Health Centre and inspired by similar work in Toronto, Mayor Jim Watson declared yesterday the first ever Black Mental Health Day in the city of Ottawa. “…March 2nd, marks the first…
So. Many. Good. Books. Why. Read. Seuss?
As Black History Month winds down, we are taking a pause to focus on lesser-known books about and by Black Canadians. We are reminded that the Black Canadian community represents a diversity of experiences and origins. It underestimates the depth…
Why We Should Celebrate Black Authors During Black History Month
What do last night’s Academy Awards and Black authors have in common? You may recall a tweet by Stephen King in January in which he claimed, “…I would never consider diversity in matters of art. Only quality. It seems to…
Is Your School Ready for Black History Month?
Welcome to Black History Month! Black History Month was first formally recognized in Canada in 1995 when the Honourable Jean Augustine, first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament, introduced a motion that recognized February as Black History Month (BHM). It…
Will You Join Us in Our Year-End Gratitude?
This will be our final blog post of 2019. Today, we are writing to thank you. Thank you for being a part of our community. Thank you for sharing your struggles, your needs, your fears, and your triumphs with us….
Why are Black Educators Networks Necessary and Important?
We are delighted to celebrate the recent formation of Black educators networks at the two English language school district boards in Ottawa (OCDSB and OCSB). There are many other Black educators networks in Ontario including Ontario Alliance of Black Educators,…
