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First Language …what can it mean?

May 10, 2022 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

Nova Scotia has moved to recognize Mi’kmaw as the province's First Language. While this is not to be confused with an “official language” it is being hailed as an important step. Language and Identity Language is an important part of our identity. In many First Nations communities, the amount … 

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Filed Under: Indigenous peoples Tagged With: education, First Language, inclusion, Jeremy Dutcher, language, Mi'kmaw, Nova Scotia

Musings about Dr. Seuss

March 3, 2021 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

Dr. Seuss is getting a lot of attention this week. If you haven’t read about the decision to no longer publish 6 books you can do so here. The CBC article has many good points, some of which I will discuss below. Impact First, let’s talk about the impact of images and words in books. The … 

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Filed Under: Diversity & Inclusion Tagged With: bias, critical thinking, discrimination, Dr. Seuss, education, history, racism

Effective Allyship

July 8, 2020 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

As the weather gets warmer and we step into summer, I've noticed a change in my spirit. A lightness. It also has something to do with lifted COVID restrictions.  And, as if on cue with the weather, I have noticed that I'm slipping back into former COVID habits - like not washing my hands right … 

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Filed Under: Allyship, anti-Black racism Tagged With: allyship, anti-Black racism, COVID-19, education, learning

Learning Sign Language in School

March 20, 2017 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

I’ve been thinking a lot about belonging and connection lately - thanks to Simon Sinek and his book Leaders Eat Last. And then I came across an article questioning if children should learn sign language in school. Which hit me for two reasons, one of which is that my latest preoccupation has been … 

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Filed Under: Accessibility, Deaf, Diversity & Inclusion Tagged With: ASL, Communication, education

The Power of a Name

June 7, 2012 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

This week in Ontario, Bill 13 (the Accepting Schools Act) passed. This Bill addresses bullying and includes clear reference to homophobia, biphobia and transphobia as types of bullying. Hooray! Naming is powerful in fighting oppression. One of the aspects of the Bill that has received much … 

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Filed Under: Human Rights, LGBTQ Tagged With: BIll 13, biphobia, bullying, cis-normativity, education, heterosexism, high schools, homophobia, LGBTQ, Ontario, transphobia

Balancing Rights

May 9, 2012 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

I'm in Newfoundland, working with Egale Canada delivering training to Principals, Vice Principals and Guidance Counselors on creating LGBTQ Safe Spaces (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning) in the province's Junior and Senior High Schools. It's groundbreaking and history … 

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Filed Under: Human Rights, Inclusion, LGBTQ Tagged With: education, Minister Clyde Jackman, Newfoundland and Labrador, religious beliefs

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