York Region school board hosts events on discrimination, low-income marginalization

Yorkregion.com
Jan. 9, 2018
Kim Zarzour

Do you care about those in our community who are marginalized by low-income and class-based discrimination?

The York Region District School Board is seeking passionate youth, families and community members to provide feedback on equity and inclusion for students in York Region public schools.

After two years of turmoil and an education ministry investigation that reported “feelings of alienation, marginalization and discrimination”, last fall, the board welcomed a new leader, Louise Sirisko.

The former Peel Region school superintendent is known for her work in equity and inclusion.
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The board’s equity and inclusivity advisory committee plans to hold five “community conversations” this winter to address discrimination and marginalization, beginning next Monday, Jan. 15, at Maple Leaf Public School, 155 Longford Dr. Newmarket.

Subsequent sessions include Jan. 22 at Sutton District High School, 20798 Dalton Rd. Georgina, Jan. 29 at Bayview Secondary School, 10077 Bayview Ave., Richmond Hill, Feb. 5 at Maple High School 50 Springside Rd. Maple and Feb. 12 at Milliken Mills High School, 752 Kennedy Rd., Markham.

All sessions run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Child minding will be provided at all locations. If you require child minding, email Kristine with the number of children and their ages. k_carbis@hotmail.com