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Who Said there are No Resources for Teaching Black History?
February is Black History Month. Last year, the Government of Canada officially recognized the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent, which is being observed from 2015-2024. As a student, I rarely learned about black history. I recall…
Making space for diverse family structures in activities at school and daycare
A couple of years ago, an incident occurred at my children’s daycare that really reinforced for me how powerful an educator can be, either for good or bad, in affecting a child’s confidence and sense of self-worth.Our daycare organized a…
Indigenous Curriculum
My child came home from daycare one day in what appeared to be war paint and a headdress they had made at daycare. Another time, she brought home a book with a character who got attached to a post while…
Refugee
Book ReviewRefugee By Alan Gratz This book can be purchased at Mill Street Books in Almonte A few days ago, Canada granted asylum to Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, an 18-year old Saudi woman who claims that she fled abuse from her…
2019: Be the change you want to see
Welcome to Parents for Diversity’s new blog. We thought we’d ring in the new year by launching our blog! Each new year welcomes possibility, hope and adventure. One of the most important aspects of the work we do is to…
