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The information contained within this resource is provided to help guide families with these important and much-needed conversations. �Our District is most grateful for the ongoing and continued work of our educational partnerships to help unite us as a community. �Continued appreciation is extended to Sharing Our Cultures and the Association for New Canadians, whose lived experiences were integral contributors to this project and our Students-First focused work. �

#InThisTogether

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WELCOME

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Sharing Our Cultures Founder & CEODr. Lloydetta Quaicoe

“It is important for families to have serious conversations with their children about anti-Black racism, as well as systemic and institutional racism. It is not enough to acknowledge that racism exists or to remain silent. It is incumbent on us to take actions that lead to lasting change and zero-tolerance for anti-Black racism.”

  • Lloydetta Quaicoe, PhD

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Tips for Families

Black Lives Matter is a conversation that we all need to have with our families.

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Click for TIPS

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What is Racism?

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Living In Colour: The history of anti-Black racism in Canada

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What is

Anti-Black Racism?

“Teach them that people should not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character”

- Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Scenes from the Black Lives Matter rally. (Photo by Jessie Evans.)

https://theindependent.ca/2020/06/10/in-newfoundland-and-labrador-black-lives-matter/

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What is #BlackLivesMatter?

A brief history of the Black Lives Matter movement | CBC Kids News

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What does diversity look like in your community?

What differences do you notice?

What similarities do you notice?

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How can we support our community members and neighbours?

How can we honour our differences?

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Contact Info for Community �Organizations & Schools

Bonnie Woodland

Director of Programs - Multiculturalism

�Newfoundland and Labrador English School District�Tel: (709)753 3439 · Email: bonniewoodland@nlesd.ca

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Black

Lives

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Additional Information

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Resources for

Deeper Learning:

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Images Credits

With Thanks:

Sharing Our Cultures Founder:

  • Dr. L. Quaicoe

�Association for New Canadians:

  • B.Brokenshire, T. Chawan

NLESD Programs Staff

  • Safe and Inclusive Schools Team �(C. Stokes, G. Woolgar, R. Churchill)
  • Director of Programs - Multiculturalism (B. Woodland)

NLESD Staff:

  • Communications and Design �(C.A. Gullage, G.J. Taylor, J. Stanley)�

And all District staff who have reached out and will be working with us moving forward on our next steps.

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