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Human Rights

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To utilize an ally capacity model to support all under-served and under-represented members in our schools and within our federation.
To provide a forum for the discussion of issues pertaining to the provision and maintenance of a working environment free from harassment.
To help prevent harassment by working towards the elimination of discrimination.
To educate the school community and raise awareness of the types of incidents of behaviour which may be offensive, embarrassing, humiliating and/or patronizing and which deny individuals dignity and respect.
To create safer schools by working to eliminate poisoned environments associated with discrimination by dispelling the stereotypes, myths, and negative ideas that are part of these poisoned environments.
To increase awareness of human rights issues amongst our members.

One per month, usually the third Monday of each month at the District Office at 4:30 p.m. Check the website for more information.

2021-2022 meeting dates: Oct. 4, Nov. 8, Dec. 6, Jan. 3, Feb. 7, Mar. 7, Apr. 4, May 2, Jun. 6.

Attend monthly District 13 Human Rights Committee meetings.
Work with the committee to prioritize, initiate and implement events at both the school and district levels.
Work with the committee to prioritize, develop and implement professional development around anti-oppression and social justice pedagogy for our members.