Together We Can

Together We Can

We Are One - Bowmanville High School

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Calendar

2017-2018

The Kawartha Pine Ridge Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Calendar 2017-2018

Living, learning and leading equitably and inclusively.

One of the many responsibilities of a school district is to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all students and employees with diverse backgrounds. The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) believes in the power of education to change thinking, attitudes and behaviours. The Board remains committed to identifying and eliminating systemic barriers that limit the academic success and life chances of students, as well as the career opportunities of employees. The Board's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee operates with a mandate to promote and raise awareness of issues relating to equity, diversity and inclusion.

For the thirteenth consecutive year, members of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee challenged schools to create art commenting on themes related to equity, diversity and inclusion. The theme for this year's calendar is Together We Can. To account for a variety of learning needs and styles, school communities were encouraged to use diverse media. Their goal was to portray ways in which students, staff and community members can foster positive change that builds a more fair, inclusive and equitable society.

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Calendar represents a partnership among students, staff, the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Human Resource Services, Multimedia Services and the Communications Office. It aims to serve as a resource for students, staff and school communities. It celebrates the creativity of KPR students and provides information about:

! Significant equity and diversity dates recognized by the United Nations, Canada and Ontario

! Bah?'?, Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Islamic and Sikh holy days and feasts

! Dates of significance to communities within the KPR district (e.g., First Nations and M?tis)

! Canadian civic holidays ! Equinox, solstice and daylight savings dates ! The KPR Board Calendar.

An electronic version with accompanying resource suggestions is available within the online Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resource Library on the Board's website: kprschools.ca

Special thanks go to the many individuals who supported this project, including: ! Each student, educator, volunteer and staff member involved in creating

artwork ! Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee members ! Alderville, Curve Lake, and Hiawatha First Nations ! Peterborough Pride Committee ! Trent University, Department of Indigenous Studies ! Staff and community organizations who suggested holy days, feasts and

days of significance ! Steve Spracklin and Karen Owen, Designers in KPR Corporate Affairs

"Autism Awareness" Courtice North Public School

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at KPR

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Team supports the advancement of equity, diversity, inclusion and respect for the dignity of all persons within the KPR community. In collaboration with students, staff, trustees and community partners, the team supports student achievement through just and fair working and learning environments. Our team's work is guided primarily by the principles and practices mandated under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Education Act, the Safe Schools Act, Ontario's Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

In collaboration with other departments and programs, the Team: ! Implements the Board's equity-related policies and administrative regulations ! Develops and ensures adherence to KPR's Multi-Year Accessibility Plan ! Involves community partners in equity and diversity initiatives ! Provides anti-discrimination education within the system ! Develops capacity among staff and students to advance equity, value diversity, and create more inclusive and

respectful environments ! Creates and disseminates resources that enhance understanding of, and across, diverse communities.

The Board has an advisory Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee that consists of representatives from all employee groups. The mandate of this committee is to address equity, diversity and inclusiveness in educational, human resources and business services of the Board, and to provide leadership and direction in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion.

In 2016-2017, the Board undertook many equity-related actions to support safety and student achievement. These included: ! Continuing the Board's Creating Safe and Positive Spaces initiative to build safer and more accepting schools

and workplaces for students, staff and community members who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, or questioning (LGBTQ+), as well as for their allies, friends and families. ! Offering a staff development certificate program called Focusing Our Equity Lens; this partnership between the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Team and the Leadership and Staff Development Department is modeled after the Harmony Movement's Educator's Equity Workshop. ! Providing ongoing training to staff, including new employees, supervisors and aspiring leaders. ! Supporting individuals and families through KPR's Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Accommodation Guidelines for Staff and Students. ! Creating opportunities for student voice through the Social Changemakers Conference, Board-wide Gender and Sexual Diversity Conference, Igniting Student Voice Workshops and a variety of guest speakers. ! Supporting ongoing compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, including continued implementation of KPR's Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. ! Continued support implementing the Ministry of Education's Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy in all areas of the Board.

Participation and involvement with community organizations are critical to the success of KPR's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Team and programming initiatives. Strategic partnerships and involvement in 2015-2016 included: ! Barrie Regional Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy Network of School Boards, Ministry of Education ! EGALE Canada, Safer and Accepting Schools workshops supporting KPR's Creating Safe and Positive Spaces

staff development initiative ! The Harmony Movement Equity Leadership Training Program for students ! Settlement Workers in Schools program partnership with the New Canadians Centre ! Member of Rainbow Youth Coalition, Gender Journeys Advisory Group and the YWCA's Week Without

Violence Committee.

In addition to these partnerships, we continue to be engaged with school boards, organizations, and community agencies and members within the Board area, provincially and nationally.

If you would like additional information about Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at KPR, please visit the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resource Library at kprschools.ca.

"Reaching Higher Together!" R.F. Downey Public School

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Monday

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Friday

Saturday

September 2017

August 2017

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October 2017

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Eid-al-Adha* **

10

Labour Day Schools & Board Closed

Eid-al-Adha* **

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First Day of School

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7 14

Leaves Turning Colour Moon ? Waabbabagaa Giizis (Anishinaabe - First Nations)

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Eid-al-Adha* **

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Eid-al-Adha* **

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International Literacy Day (UN)

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International Day of Democracy (UN) Start of Pride Week Peterborough

Curve Lake Pow Wow Peterborough Pride Week

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Curve Lake Pow Wow Peterborough Pride Week Terry Fox Run

Peterborough Pride Week

Peterborough Pride Week Powley Day National Hunger Awareness Week (Can)

Navratri begins** Peterborough Pride Week

International Day of Peace (UN)

Al-Hijra* Navratri** Peterborough Pride Week

Mabon/Harvestide* Navratri** Peterborough Pride Week Rosh Hashanah* Autumn Equinox

Navratri** Peterborough Pride Parade

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Navratri**

Peterborough Pride

Week ends

Navratri**

Navratri**

Navratri**

Navratri** Terry Fox National School Run Day

Navratri** Professional Activity Day

Dussehra** Navratri ends** Orange Shirt Day Yom Kippur*

Index of Holy Days

Leaves Turning Colour Moon ? Waabbabagaa Giizis (Anishinaabe - First Nations) Month of September Anishinaabe Moon Calendar ? At this time of the year the leaves begin to change colour from green to yellow, orange, red and brown. The literal translation of this moon in Ojibwe is "the fading of the leaves."

Eid-al-Adha (Muslim)* - September 1-4 Celebrates the end of the Hajj or the holy pilgrimage to Mecca, one of the five pillars of Islam, observed by Muslim communities.

Curve Lake Pow Wow (First Nations) - September 16 - 17 A Pow Wow is a spiritual and social gathering. First Nations peoples come together to celebrate and honour traditions through drumming, singing and dancing. Visit curvelakefirstnation.ca for information.

Al-Hijra (Muslim)* - September 21 The first of Muharram 1492, the Muslim New Year marks the migration of the Prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina.

Rosh Hashanah (Jewish)* - September 21 - 22 Rosh Hashanah celebrates New Year as harvest ends. It is a time for reflection and self-assessment for the community and for individuals, as well as a time for promoting universal peace and well-being.

Navratri (Hindu)** - September 20 - 30 A festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil, Navratri honours God as a mother figure - an element that is unique from many other religions. Women traditionally plant nine different seeds at this time, in honour of the goddess Durga.

Mabon/Harvestide (Wiccan)* - September 22 Mabon falls on the Autumn Equinox and marks the middle of harvest. It is a time of equal day and equal night when nature is in balance. During this time, thanks are given to the earth for its bounty.

Dussehra (Hindu)** - September 30 Dussehra continues from Navratri festivities to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. It honours the Goddess Durga.

Yom Kippur (Jewish)* - September 30 Day of Atonement is the year's holiest day and a day of fasting to re-establish oneness with God.

Significant Dates

Powley Day - September 19 Celebrates the Supreme Court decision in R. v. Powley, which granted M?tis Harvesting Rights, especially important at this time of year.

International Day of Peace (UN) - September 21 This day is dedicated to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.

* Holy Days beginning at sundown the day before **This date may vary based on moon sightings, local or regional customs

For more information and resources related to these dates, please refer to the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resource Library available at kprschools.ca.

Elementary School Days

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