These are some of education’s racialized and marginalized contributors.
BIPOC folx are often sidelined or erased in discussions of those who have contributed to education.
Today, we recognize their offerings. Today and every day, we thank and center them.
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT
EMPOWERING OUR EDUCATORS
REIGNITE
Providing an equitable space that meets us where we are at, and allows us to feel excited and passionate about our work with colleagues, children and families.
Providing a space of safety to learn about ourselves, to reflect on our path, and to delve deeper into our passion for working with children.
REFRESH
Diverse opportunities for learning together and listening to the voices of colleagues, friends, and community partners, while discovering new practices, perspectives, and pedagogies that reinvigorate our 'why'.
RECOGNIZE
Participating by using this inclusive platform to build a stronger sense of empowerment, knowledge, and skills as we recognize the contribution and hard work of those in the early years and child care sector to fostering learning and development.
THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FUNDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE REGION OF HALTON, THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO AND GOVERNMENT OF CANADA UNDER THE NEW CANADA-ONTARIO EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKFORCE AGREEMENT, WHICH PROVIDES ONE-TIME FEDERAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF A HIGH-QUALITY CHILD CARE AND EARLY YEARS WORKFORCE.