All students would benefit from a more diverse teaching workforce. But it's not enough to recruit educators of color. Districts and schools must be intentional in their efforts to support, uplift and retain them.
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We know we have allowed the colonizer to win the moment we begin to believe that we, as adults, are superior to children.
Childism is a colonial mentality.
A great visit with the Torchrunners @TDSBFNST today. Miigwetch Patrick, Bill and Charlie for sharing your stories and teachings with us. Miigwetch @AEC_TDSB for helping make this happen. Safe travels as you continue sharing your positive words! #inspiring
Another great mentorship program trip to the Daily Bread food bank to volunteer, and then some fun bowling at Danforth Bowl with @TDSBFNST gr 8s and @McCarthy_ca@jennhand03 Miigwetch! Lots of work, learning and fun!
Tonight we did an awesome storytelling/public speaking session and enjoyed a delicious dinner at Pow Wow Cafe with @TDSBFNST@McCarthy_ca mentorship program @jennhand03 Miigwetch!
Parent engagement night with @TDSBFNST high school students and families. Gchi Miigwetch caregivers for coming out and sharing with us. Miigwetch @AEC_TDSB for supporting with a delicious meal from Tea N Bannock. Students proudly displaying their self portraits from NAC1O course.
We need to be mindful of the racism our Indigenous Educators face as well when we advocate and support the work (covert/ overt) #yrdsbfnmi 👇🏽 https://t.co/admd8BkmNS