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CCVI celebrates second annual Culture Day

Posted May 24, 2023

On Friday May 19, Centennial CVI celebrated its second annual Culture Day. It was a beautiful day with students showcasing different foods, fashion, music, dance and more.

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Egale and the Pine River Institute present ‘Affirming Adults’ – an online workshop

Posted April 12, 2023

On Wednesday, May 10 at 6:30 pm, Egale Canada and the Pine River Institute’s Centre for Family Initiatives is putting on an online workshop to affirm young adults. This is a critical factor in protecting the positive mental health and overall well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

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Local author Amaya James reads ‘Afro, No!’ to Laurelwoods students

Posted March 27, 2023

On March 1, Laurelwoods Elementary School students were left inspired after nine-year-old, local author Amaya James visited to read her book ‘Afro, No!’

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Upper Grand students learn about the Black settlers of Wellington County

Posted March 7, 2023

During Black Heritage, Black Futures and Black Brilliance Month, students at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) received a presentation about the history and influence of Black settlers in Wellington County during the 19th century. 

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Black Heritage, Black Brilliance, Black Futures Month beyond February

Posted March 1, 2023

At the UGDSB, we recognize that the work and learning we do during  Black Heritage, Black Brilliance, Black Futures must not be for the month of February alone, but rather an ideology that is practiced well beyond the 28th. 

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Celebrating Black Heritage, Black Brilliance, Black Futures Month at the UGDSB

Posted February 1, 2023

The UGDSB celebrates Black Heritage, Black Brilliance, Black Futures Month.

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Guelph school bands combine for Pride concert with world renowned composer

Posted November 30, 2022

The UGDSB’s SHSM program will be presenting a huge concert celebration in Guelph to celebrate Pride and Inclusion featuring world renowned band composer Randall Standridge.

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Honouring those on Transgender Day of Rememberance

Posted November 21, 2022

On November 20 of every year, the Upper Grand District School Board, alongside the rest of our global community, honours the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.

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Centennial CVI celebrates first Diwali dance

Posted October 31, 2022

The halls of Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute (CCVI) were alight with celebration as students and staff participated in its first cultural-themed dance for Diwali – the festival of lights. 

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A reflection on Black Heritage, Black Brilliance, Black Futures Month

Posted March 1, 2022

Reflecting on all that was accomplished during Black Heritage, Black Brilliance, Black Futures Month.

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