Dear Students,
The District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) believes that diversity is a source
of strength and innovation, and our schools embrace and appreciate the values, identities
and lived experiences of students. DSBN is committed to creating a culture of
transformative and impactful change through an inclusive design that uses an asset-based
lens of students and is anchored in anti-oppression, anti-racism and human rights.
In support of the commitment to creating an equitable, inclusive, accessible and
supportive learning and working environment, the DSBN has established the
DSBN Equity Inclusion and Anti-Racism Community Advisory Committee (EIARCAC)
to draw in the participation of students.
The DSBN is currently seeking up to five students to join the Committee. Students
who are currently enrolled at a DSBN school in grade 9-12 and identify as a member
of Black, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), Racialized communities, 2SLGBTQ+ communities, ethno-cultural communities, and students with disabilities
are invited to apply.
The DSBN EIARCAC will meet quarterly with a schedule determined by the Committee. As a Committee Member, you will be providing advice and feedback using human rights, antiracist and anti-oppressive
lenses to ensure that decisions, policies and practices are/will not create barriers to Black,
Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), Racialized, 2SLGBTQ+ and other groups
marginalized by societal structures.
During the 2021-2023 term, EIARCAC members were involved in providing input and feedback on the Three-Year DSBN Equity Action Plan, Grade 9 Destreaming, the Creed Accommodations Guidelines, the Gender Identity and Gender Expression Guidelines, the Inclusive Language Guidelines, DSBN Human Rights Policy, and Bullying Prevention and Intervention.
The composition of Committee Members includes representation from community organizations, parents, and students. Additional membership will include one Trustee, a senior staff representative and other DSBN staff as required. This position is a two-year term and ends on June 30, 2025.
The DSBN EIARCAC is currently seeking up to five (5) students to join the Committee. It is preferred that applicants:
- have lived experience and understanding of issues of equity, racism and systemic oppression in our schools and community at large;
- identify with a social identity of a group marginalized by societal structures; and
- is able to attend meetings quarterly.
This position is a two-year term for the 2023-2025 school year and ends on June 30, 2025. If you are interested in participating, please complete and submit this online application form.
The application deadline is June 21, 2023.
If you have questions, please contact equity@dsbn.org
DSBN Equity Team
Zakia Hamdani, Consultant of Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism
Pratima Burton, Student Achievement Leader of Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism
Kelly Pisek, Superintendent of Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism
Shannon Mitchell, Chair of Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Trustee Advisory Committee