Ms. Nijjar - HFL LLC

Teacher. Reader. Nerd.

[Ms. Nijjar - HFL LLC @ms_nijjar]

Another awesome session with Ms. Ozimi ! @HaroldFLoughin students are really inspired by patterns in African textiles and are eager to create their own with the help of Ms. Ozimi’s experience and working through the math needed to create their own unique designs @amtulejaz

[Peel District School Board @PeelSchools]

During Asian Heritage Month, we encourage staff, students, families and our communities to spend time learning about the rich heritage, history, culture and contributions of Asian Canadians and Asian communities throughout the world.

[Peel District School Board @PeelSchools]

The Peel District School Board recognizes May as Jewish Heritage Month in recognition of the significant contributions of Jewish Canadians and communities throughout the world.

[Ms. Nijjar - HFL LLC @ms_nijjar]

“You need to know what story you are telling with your fashion” - our presenter Chika is speaking truth on fashion and labour rights, cultural appropriation, environmental impacts, animal cruelty, and body positivity with our 4s & 5s @HaroldFLoughin @amtulejaz

[MissNaushahi @MissNaushahi]

Loving all the Sikh Heritage Month celebrations this week! Thank you to Harman Pandher for reading your book Gurpreet Goes to Gurdwara! @amtulejaz @PeelSchools @HaroldFLoughin

[Ms. Nijjar - HFL LLC @ms_nijjar]

Thank you @Pandher4Burnaby for sharing this beautiful story with @HaroldFLoughin students. It’s all about the details! The sense of community and belonging (& My mom giving me half her prashad too). Thank you for writing such a true experience! @amtulejaz @PeelSchools

[Ms. Nijjar - HFL LLC @ms_nijjar]

Oops! Sorry @simran, confused your Twitter with your Instagram and tagged the wrong account 😬

[Ms. Nijjar - HFL LLC @ms_nijjar]

The Charhdi Kala vibes! @sikhprof’s reminder to @HaroldFLoughin students that our happiness comes from within is comforting. May we all have the perseverance of Fauja Singh in times of difficulty. #WithoutFear #WithoutHate @amtulejaz

[Ms. Nijjar - HFL LLC @ms_nijjar]

(5/5) Educators - do the work throughout the year, not just heritage months. Affirm our students' identities. It is vital. See them and embrace them for ALL that they are.

[Ms. Nijjar - HFL LLC @ms_nijjar]

Sikh Heritage Month and Me (Ms. Nijjar): A Thread
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[Ms. Nijjar - HFL LLC @ms_nijjar]

(4/5) Now, I have a community of educators at @HaroldFLoughin with @amtulejaz, as well as many others at other schools, that are doing the work I wish I had when I was young, and I am so incredibly proud.

[Ms. Nijjar - HFL LLC @ms_nijjar]

The Charhdi Kala vibes! @sikhprof’s reminder to @HaroldFLoughin students that our happiness comes from within is comforting. May we all have the perseverance of Fauja Singh in times of difficulty. #WithoutFear #WithoutHate @amtulejaz

[Carole Lindstrom 🪶🦬 @CaroleLindstrom]

Happy #EarthDay! Celebrate by taking the #WeAreWaterProtectors pledge! Download the Pledge Sheet and a classroom activity kit to encourage your students to take the pledge & become a Water Protector: https://t.co/BImckBbxPA 💧🌎🌊 @CaroleLindstrom @MichaelaGoade

[Ms Pereira @misspereira87]

We’re enjoying our African Textiles presentation this morning and learning so much about different fabrics! So excited for all these sessions. Thanks for organizing @ms_nijjar! @amtulejaz @HaroldFLoughin

[MissNaushahi @MissNaushahi]

Celebrating Black Excellence with Chika Ozimi!! Students loved seeing and learning the incredible fabrics of Africa! Thank you @amtulejaz and our TL @ms_nijjar for organizing this for our @HaroldFLoughin students!!!

[Ms. Nijjar - HFL LLC @ms_nijjar]

The questions are coming in fast! Curious students asking a wide range of questions from fashion design and the shapes in patterns, to running a business during the pandemic.

[Ms. Nijjar - HFL LLC @ms_nijjar]

Learning about African fabric prints and the many types of fabric, patterns and unique uses across the continent of Africa: a thread @amtulejaz @HaroldFLoughin (Chika, our presenter, is wearing her own creation of Ankara fabric mixed with organza)

[Ms. Nijjar - HFL LLC @ms_nijjar]

Thank you @AziManji for adding your wealth of understanding and lived experience to an already amazing presentation

[Ms. Nijjar - HFL LLC @ms_nijjar]

Ankara bucket hat!!!!