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Black-identifying @tdsb students in Grades 10-12 are invited to register for this new program! Pathways to Public Health is a 10-week program that explores pathways into health & health systems. Register here: bit.ly/3Ka18ic #tdsbcebsa #tdsb

This is what I’m getting as a BORN and raised Canadian #HateRunsDeep

Trans Day of Remembrance is held every year on November 20th to honour those who have died due to transphobic violence and hate. TDOR was started to commemorate Rita Hester, a Black trans woman who was murdered in 1998. After her death, the community united to remember her,

Activist Autumn Peltier of Wiikwemkoong selected as a finalist for International Children’s Peace Prize Read more via My Espanola Now: myespanolanow.com/50795/news/act…

Amazing & congratulations! 👏🏾🙌🏾🎉Now I need to place an order for my school!

Next Tuesday, November 1 @UIEC_Tdsb celebrates Indigenous Education Month @tdsb - check out events on MyPath. Indigenous Education all day, everyday to learn from and listen to First Nations, Métis and Inuit folks

Please enjoy (and share) the latest edition of the @TDSB_Psych newsletter, Hearts and Minds!

This Saturday, our Indigenous Picture Book series features "We Are Water Protectors" by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade, winner of the 2021 Caldecott Medal and #1 New York Times Bestseller. Check out the link in our bio for more details!

Looking for #Diwali2022 activities for your students including books about #Diwali, art and reading activities , here you go! There are also Diwali #math activities by the wonderful @Anjali_Joshi_ Please share! docs.google.com/presentation/d… #InteractiveSlidedeck #ShubhDiwali

"Why are you still a Christian," people ask. I am not a Christian because I have all the right answers but have found deep meaning in the liberating story of Jesus. I have learned, as James Baldwin wrote, that "God is a means of liberation and not a means to control others."

For the month of October, we are doing a series on Indigenous picture books. This week features "When We Were Alone" by David Robertson and illustrated by Julie Flett. David will be facilitating a workshop with us next week! Check out the link in our bio for more information!

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Your mental health deserves to be a priority and we are committed to supporting your well-being. Learn more: bit.ly/30eDjkz

TODAY, join us in acknowledging #WorldMentalHealthDay, and recognizing that it’s okay to ask for help. Let’s raise awareness and work together to help continue the conversations. #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma

Take a moment to belly breathe with us! No matter where you are, or what you're doing, these simple steps can help you manage big feelings like stress or anger, and start to feel more like yourself. #WorldMentalHealthDay #ViaViatris

On this Indigenous People’s Day, make a commitment to honest history. This webinar delves into the ways American history instruction often erases Indigenous perspectives. Join us and gain resources for teaching a more complete history. lfj.pub/3C8mi9M

Today is National Custodian Day! Thank you to all of the amazing caretakers, custodial and maintenance staff for your commitment to our schools and for ensuring the health and safety of whoever walks through our doors.

September 30 - Orange Shirt Day & National Day for Truth & Reconciliation is not a celebration! It is a day to honour residential school survivors & their families, remembering those murdered in these places. Be thoughtful of your posts and remember truth before reconciliation

Directors of education @CamilleWT_ocdsb @TDSBDirector @TCDSBdirector @jeewanc @rita_russo taking time out of their summers to listen and respond to #community voices in #FESI2022 afternoon keynote panel discussions. @YorkUeducation

I have so many thoughts about the Lisa LaFlamme situation let me really gather my thoughts before I beat up this keyboard. I don't know who is steering the ship over there now but it's giving TITANIC.