Today and every day, we celebrate women's strength, determination, wisdom, and contributions in STEM and every facet of life!
Join us in celebrating them, and let's transform communities, society and the planet through equitable access to STEM! Happy International #WomensDay💙
@callmemrmorris@tdsb I hope TDSB finds a way to permanently honour him and his contributions to the Board. I didn't know him well but respected his work. My deepest condolences to you, his friends and family. May his spirit fly high and free. A devastating loss to the community.
We lost a real one. My brother Jay Williams put his insides on the line every single time he showed up to work. He was special and we were all better because of him. @tdsb we need to honour his legacy.
Ok everyone, today is the day!! Our trailer for our doc Killer Water unleashed to the world! Share like a firestorm!
🔥🔥🔥Featuring the incredible cinematography/editing of @geordieday & reported/written/produced by yours truly.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New Documentary “Killer Water” Exposes Toxic Legacy of Alberta Oil Sands and Its Impact on Fort Chipewyan Indigenous Community
Edmonton, November 17, 2023 – Unleashing hard-hitting truths, the documentary “Killer Water” will shine a spotlight on the toxic truth of Alberta oil sands pollution. The film highlights the devastating effects of tailing pond leaks on Indigenous inhabitants of the Fort Chipewyan community in Northern Alberta.
“Killer Water” is scheduled to premiere on YouTube via a partnership with @TheRealNews@IndigiNewsMedia@ricochet_en on November 24th, 2023, at 10 a.m. MST.
And for the students, staff, and personnel who are part of 2SLGBTQ+ communities — education about our identities is a necessary first step in schools to ensure we are respected by all students of all backgrounds.
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NEW from me: Muslims opposing LGBTQ2+ rights are part of a knotty issue of religious beliefs, political expediency and flirtation with outright hate, raising questions about whether freedom of religious expression is > than freedom from discrimination. https://t.co/setYsfAjJ1
Another great article from Shree.
"The right to practise religion cannot trump the human right to sexuality. Because ultimately, religion and religiosity are a choice. Sexual orientation and gender identity are not."
I agree, but you’re aiming at the wrong target. Making it seem like Black kids are the reason there aren’t more Asians at these elite colleges is a major disservice and pushes such an anti-Blackness narrative.
A good reminder: most of the hands-on, amazing learning materials that children enjoy in #OntEd are purchased by educators with our own money.
We continue to prop up an underfunded system because we love our students and don’t want them to suffer as a result of cuts.
Join the @NOTLMuseum at Voices of Freedom Park to commemorate the passing of the Act to Limit Slavery and Chloe Cooley's resistance on Saturday, July 9th, 11 am.
To learn more about Chloe Cooley and the enslavement of Black people in Niagara visit the museum to see their new
This July, millions of people around the world are taking their own steps by choosing to refuse single-use plastics! 🌍
What’s your step?
#PlasticFreeJuly#SmallStepsBigDifference
https://t.co/77SndllD66
I haven't seen a year-end tweet explicitly thanking EAs, ECEs and all the support staff who helped us all survive (and thrive) this year, so let's do that! 👍
Please retweet to show ❤️ #OntEd
Many Canadians know about The Group Of Seven, but have you heard of the Indigenous Group of Seven?
Formally known as the Professional Native Indian Artists Incorporation, it was formed in 1973 with seven Indigenous artists to promote Indigenous art.
These are the artists
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🎓🎉 Congratulations to the incredible graduates in the Visions of Science community! Your hard work and dedication will undoubtedly inspire younger generations to become trailblazers as well.
We celebrate your milestones and all your accomplishments. The future is bright!!🌟