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Kathleen replied to the discussion Let Black children be children in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:35:03 -0500

I’d wait until grade 9 or 10 to introduce it. There are some very complex topics and it prompts some very serious self reflection. I know criticisms (not surprisingly) have been a sense of blame it places on white people in general. I’m sure there are specific activities and explanations you could take from the book for students that age,…

Kathleen replied to the discussion Teaching the True History of Anti-Black History in Canada is Crucial in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:08:28 -0400

Reply to Teaching the True History of Anti-Black History in Canada is Crucial

As someone working within the education system, this is so important. I believe we have seen progress with how we discuss the history of residential schools within the last few years and there is no reason for this not to also translate to accurate depictions of Canada’s history of enslaving black people and racism.

Kathleen replied to the discussion What is One Simple Thing you could do to center Black youth wellbeing in your work? What is One Simple Thing that your organization could do to center Black youth wellbeing? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:06:27 -0400

Reply to What is One Simple Thing you could do to center Black youth wellbeing in your work? What is One Simple Thing that your organization could do to center Black youth wellbeing?

I appreciated the slides suggestion to just put race on the table. We all know it’s there but give permission for thoughts to be shared. For me, this means when I am having conversations with Black Youth and their families over the phone I identify myself as a white woman. Prior to meetings, I offer the opportunity for families to meet with…

Kathleen replied to the discussion Why is anti-Black racism still a problem in Ontario? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:54:42 -0400

Reply to Why is anti-Black racism still a problem in Ontario?

I agree with this 100%. Speaking specifically from an education perspective, it’ is easy to look around a number of schools in my area and wonder where/why there are not more BIPOC educators. However, how can we expect someone directly oppressed by a system to grow up and want to engage or feel they can have meaningful participation within that system.