Anti-Racism Commitment
m.e. Lazerte Anti-racism commitment statement 2021-22
We will be driven by our values of respect, belonging, inclusion, diversity and equity
We will support one another in a positive manner as we learn together - encouragers instead of critics
We understand that this is a long and hard journey, and that everyone is at a different place in their journey
We commit to learning and developing a better understanding of the many different power and influence imbalances in our school and our community
We will develop an anti-racism and equity lens and examine programs, policies and practices through this lens
We know we need to respectfully challenge one another to not be complacent
We commit to building capacity within our school and hold high expectations for staff to actively define their roles and responsibilities related to being anti-racist
We will gather race based data
We commit to candid, critical and courageous conversations
We will listen to the stories and lived experiences of the Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour in our community and create a safe and caring space for interaction and feedback
We commit to school wide PD to be focused on equity and culturally responsive interactions for staff
We commit to fostering brave and safe spaces to sit in discomfort and challenge the status quo
We commit to understanding, reconciliation, and forgiveness