HairStory

A project for understanding the experiences of Black Youth in Ontario's Systems of Care. Brought to you by the Ontario Provincial Advocate for Children & Youth.

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October 20th-24, 2016 Toronto, ON over 130 Black youth between the ages of 15-25, from across Ontario, who have experience with Ontario's care systems, came together in downtown Toronto. They came together under... https://t.co/lEl9v9fjXe

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Report Launch March 21 of HairStory: Rooted - A Firm Foundation for the Future of Black Youth in Ontario's Systems of Care #nopolitics #justrealchange #HairStory #Rooted

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"Because the system fails to address the needs that lead to our offending in the first place, many of us reoffend." #nopolitics #justrealchange #HairStory #Rooted

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We believe non-Black social workers are unable to provide appropriate care because they do not understand our unique cultural needs. #nopolitics #justrealchange #HairStory #Rooted

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"For Black youth in particular, the symptoms of mental illness are seen as behavioural issues." #nopolitics #justrealchange #HairStory #Rooted

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It is assumed that we don't share the same experiences of discrimination, racism, bias and stereotypes as other Black youth. #nopolitics #justrealchange #HairStory #Rooted

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Young Black immigrants reported living in constant fear of deportation or incarceration when they were forced to reside in communities where there was widespread poverty and criminal activity and over-surveillance of Black persons. #nopolitics #justrealchange #HairStory #Rooted

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"Black youth routinely are encouraged by teachers and guidance counsellors to take applied or basic courses instead of academic level courses..." #nopolitics #justrealchange #HairStory #Rooted

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Work by Thunder Bay's soon-to-close child advocate office 'saved lives' MPP says | CBC News https://t.co/AlwfbL71ms

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Better support means acknowledging these different family configurations and allocating the support services and financial resources they need to provide optimal care for their children. #nopolitics #justrealchange #HairStory #Rooted

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Jobs will be cut, as Ombudsman takes on child advocate duties https://t.co/sERUGgh7NC

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We want the stories and experiences of Black peoples from around the world integrated into all aspects of the school curriculum and social life of Canada all year long. #nopolitics #justrealchange #HairStory #Rooted

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The name, HairStory, is a reference to the cultural and expressive significance of hair in Black history. #nopolitics #justrealchange #HairStory #Rooted

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