Congratulations to Preet Lidder of @Windermere_VSB for all of her work in helping to organize the 1st EVER BIPOC educators conference! #BCTF #BIPOC #BCBIPOCeducators
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Amanda White - VSB Knowledge keeper shared with board trustees the importance of Orange Shirt Day. Educators across the VSB to recognize and remember those who did not make it home and those who did on September 30th.
#OrangeShirtDay
#recognize
#remember
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Fabulous day with Franklin staff and the VSB MindUP team as we bring this wonderful program back to the district! #MindUP #Neurodiversity
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Today is the first day of Ramadan which is being observed by the Muslim members of our school community. I would like to extend my hopes and wishes to everyone engaging in this significant time of observance that you have a generous Ramadan.
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People frequently tell me that they are "afraid of getting it wrong". Ironically I have found comfort in embracing the notion that I will of course get I wrong, This is how I was raised and it is this awareness has finally freed me to honestly explore my relationship with racism.
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This afternoon’s EQUITY session @VSB39 focused on Anti-Racism education. Thank you to the AMES crew JB the First Lady, Ayan, Kim & Lama. You rock!
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Spending an AMAZING afternoon with Grade 3 students at Sir James Douglas Annex enjoying Jacky Essombe and Grand Papa!Thank you Christina Custer for organizing and to VP Eve Gagnon for creating such a rich learning experience and welcoming space for all! @VSB39 #excellence
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Save the Date! Heart-Mind 2019 will take place October 25th, 2019. Watch @DalaiLamaCenter for more information.
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@VSB39 Thank you to Aisha Kiani for the wonderful K-3 resources and to the many other VSB BIPOC community members who assisted in curating and creating these resources!
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The update on #VSB39 Anti-Racism Initiatives highlights resources and ongoing professional development on Addressing Racism, Hate and Discrimination in Schools.
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Excited to be engaging in the EQUITY program today with staff and students @vantechsec
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Wishing all of our VSB community members who are celebrating a healthy, happy and prosperous Lunar New Year!
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February is #BlackHistoryMonth This offers a unique opportunity for us to actively reflect on, and educate others about our past, to consider our present, and to unite with the common goal of celebrating others and proactively working towards creating a more equitable future.
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@counti8 @CarrieBercic What???? Can someone please clarify for me, is this actually happening at one of our schools right now? Please feel free to email me at diversity@vsb.bc.ca and I will follow up.
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For those of us who are fortunate enough to experience periods of being in good physical health, we also will experience times of physical illness, like when we have a cold or get the flu. The same is true for mental health. Mental health impacts us all. #BellLetsTalk
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Looking forward to having courageous conversations and engaging in collaborative learning with staff across the district around addressing racism in schools during this Friday and Monday's ProD sessions at DT and JO.
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@CarrieBercic @VSB39 @janetrfraser Thank you for bringing this into my awareness Carrie! I will follow up and advocate for change!
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Could we please get a response to this from @vsb39, the chair @janetrfraser, or Diversity staff @VSBdiversity. This is deeply troubling. #bced
Katie Riecken@katethefj
I am so tired of @VSB39 asking for proof of immigration status (in apparent violation of their own access without fear policy) - putting this in notices does nothing but scare families 😡 #bced @reddyforchange
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I look forward to the day when we will no longer need a human rights campaign to convey things that should be completely obvious to everyone: 1. we are all diverse so approach others with a sense of curiosity and humility 2. treat others as you would like to be treated!
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#TransAwarenessWeek reminders: 💙There’s no "universal" trans experience 💖Everyone has different personal boundaries ⚪Non-binary people can identify as trans or cis or neither 💖Respect how someone describes themself 💙There is no “right” way to be trans hrc.org/blog/four-remi…
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