Action/Promoting Change

Top of Mind: Connecting Families to Mental Health Supports 

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 use support to Black residents in the Ottawa Region, it’s important that I am familiar […]

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Empowering Minds: Nurturing Equity Through Diverse Literature for Young Readers

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 characters from various backgrounds, they can relate to their struggles and joys, fostering a sense of connection with people from diverse backgrounds. How can we make this happen within the classrooms and our homes?

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