We asked our BPN parents how they start the school year! What seemed to continue to appear was the importance of advocating for their children by staying connected to their schools and their communities. #OBEN #BlackStudents #BlackCommunity #BlackParentsNetwork #BackToSchool

Muslim students in grades 7-12 are invited to join a virtual weekly google hangout. Students will need to log in to their OCDSB google account to access the meet - to obtain the Google Meet code, students can email [email protected]. Mondays at 4pm #muslimstudents #safespace

The Individual Education Plans workshop is around the corner! We are looking forward to hosting you and supporting you in navigating the IEPs. Our panel consists of Susan Mulene Kasumba, Alice Audrain, and Neerja Malhotra. This session will be moderated by Claude Pike.

Staff and students are invited to share stories of their equity journeys through videos, Slides, creative expression (spoken word, art, photos). Complete this form by Oct 26th to submit your story. Link is in the bio.

#OTD in 1830 Freedom Seeker & activist Josiah Henson & his family arrived in Upper Canada after escaping enslavement. Upon arriving in Canada Henson said "I will use my freedom well." He helped establish the Dawn Settlement in Dresden & became an influential community leader.

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I spoke with national union leaders this morning about the Ontario government’s inappropriate preemptive use of the notwithstanding clause, which undermines the fundamental rights and freedoms of workers. Our government stands firmly with our country’s workers.

So good to be with the community at today's 2022 Parent Conference organized by OCDSB Parent Involvement Community. So much learning, laughing and connecting

We are so excited to share your equity stories with the community November 9th at Woodroffe High School. This event will include multimedia presentations, a student panel and discussion groups. This in-person event will also be accessible via Zoom.  Link in bio #ocdsb #equity

YES! Way to go David (fellow Ottawa Black Educators Network educator)

Black Excellence with some of Ottawa’s finest educators! Let's celebrate our power, creativity, beauty and triumphs!

You can take away many amazing things from the Honourable Lincoln Alexander and one of the important lessons that stays with OBEN is...to TRY at whatever it is you do. Try to learn something, use a little hair grease and get it done. #LincolnAlexanderDay

For Black History Month, we ask that you share as many moments of Black joy, Black community and Black success with as many people as you can. We are magic! 👊🏾 #BlackHistoryMonth    #blackottawa #weloveus #chloecooley

📣Attention grade 8 and grade 9 students The Sankofa Center of Excellence is offering a reach ahead credit opportunity for African, Black and Caribbean students. This is open to both OCDSB students and non-OCDSB students. Registration closes June 19th. Link in bio 🔗

It was more than a vibe. It was an experience!

#graduation2023 We stand and walk with you!

First of many OCSB Black Employee Network (BEN) !