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Does the n-word belong in the classroom?

Parents for Diversity

Nov 2
5 min

Does the n-word belong in the classroom?

We need to think more critically about the use of the n-word and the harm it causes.

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What does it look like to centre anti-racism in education amidst a viral pandemic?

Parents for Diversity

Sep 14
3 min

What does it look like to centre anti-racism in education amidst a viral pandemic?

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Help us ensure every child's right to an education free from discrimination

Parents for Diversity

Jul 3
3 min

Help us ensure every child's right to an education free from discrimination

While the recent months have presented many challenges, we have rose to that challenge in a number of ways.

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In Solidarity With Parents of Black Children and Allied Organizations

Parents for Diversity

Jun 22
2 min

In Solidarity With Parents of Black Children and Allied Organizations

Parents for Diversity supports Parents of Black Children and allied organizations working to end anti-Black racism.

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Calling All OCDSB Families and Community Partners

Parents for Diversity

Jun 17
2 min

Calling All OCDSB Families and Community Partners

We asked for this data, we are ready to hear the data, and we all need to show up and listen and respond.

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Message d'une maman blanche aux autres parents blancs/message from a white mom to white parents

Parents for Diversity

Jun 8
15 min

Message d'une maman blanche aux autres parents blancs/message from a white mom to white parents

Pour les communautés noires, rien de ceci n'est nouveau. None of this is new for Black communities, but it may be new be for you.

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If you’re tired of talking about race, consider how Black communities feel…

Parents for Diversity

Jun 1
7 min

If you’re tired of talking about race, consider how Black communities feel…

Will you empower and enable the response in us all to create a more equitable world?

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Communication tool to help parents and caregivers advocate for their children’s education

Parents for Diversity

May 27
1 min

Communication tool to help parents and caregivers advocate for their children’s education

P4D has developed a communication tool, written in multiple languages, to help parents reach out to teachers and administration.

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Mayor Watson and Chief Sloly: Enforcement of COVID-19 measures must respect human rights

Parents for Diversity

May 18
3 min

Mayor Watson and Chief Sloly: Enforcement of COVID-19 measures must respect human rights

We are acutely concerned about the impact of these racial disparities on our families and communities.

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Parents for Diversity

Mar 30
2 min

Open Letter to Our Community

We are calling for all members of our community who are able to donate money to these two food banks.

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Five picture books to read for International Women’s Day (with kids of ALL genders)

Parents for Diversity

Mar 9
1 min

Five picture books to read for International Women’s Day (with kids of ALL genders)

We can think of no better way to celebrate International Womens Day that uplifting the voices and experiences of trans girls and women!

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Did you know yesterday was a historic FIRST day in Ottawa?

Parents for Diversity

Mar 3
5 min

Did you know yesterday was a historic FIRST day in Ottawa?

March 2nd marks the first annual Black Mental Health Day, recognized by communities across Ontario.

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So. Many. Good. Books. Why. Read. Seuss?

Parents for Diversity

Feb 24
1 min

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.

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Why We Should Celebrate Black Authors During Black History Month

Parents for Diversity

Feb 10
4 min

Why We Should Celebrate Black Authors During Black History Month

Books written by Black people are more likely to avoid stereotypes, biases and less likely to exoticize Black bodies.

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Is Your School Ready for Black History Month?

Parents for Diversity

Feb 3
3 min

Is Your School Ready for Black History Month?

We celebrate BHM as an opportunity to share the stories, voices and accomplishments of people of African descent to Canadian society.

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Will you join us in our year-end gratitude?

Parents for Diversity

Dec 16, 2019
1 min

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.

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Why are Black educators networks necessary and important?

Parents for Diversity

Dec 9, 2019
3 min

Why are Black educators networks necessary and important?

For those unfamiliar with Black educators networks, we wanted to explain what they are and why they are important.

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Do You Know the Dos and Don'ts of Planning for Black History Month?

Parents for Diversity

Dec 2, 2019
4 min

Do You Know the Dos and Don'ts of Planning for Black History Month?

As parents, we want to ensure that educators are intentional and purposeful in their approach to celebrating Black History.

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Parents for Diversity

Nov 25, 2019
1 min

How to Break Barriers!

We are full of gratitude for all the educators, parents, and caregivers who joined us this weekend for Breaking Barriers.

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How to organize a primary school dance that is both revolutionary and community-building

Parents for Diversity

Nov 18, 2019
3 min

How to organize a primary school dance that is both revolutionary and community-building

The decoupling of the joy of dance from heteronormative courtship rituals of yore is a powerful mechanism of inclusion.

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