The mission of this website is to create a space for change in the Ottawa Catholic School Board. We are here to have conversations about the way students of colour are treated within schools while educating, supporting and advocating for one another.

We aim to amplify Black History. We want to see Black History in our classrooms, in our teachers’ pedagogies, in all of our academic interactions. Black History means something to everyone; we want to hear authentic voices, allow allies to listen and create sustainable change. Join us on this mission of making our School Board a prosperous place for all.

The creation of the Black Student Forum (BSF) and Black Student Associations (BSA) are important and necessary. But historically, our education system has become quite good at creating corners for marginalized groups to voice their concerns with each other while the main narrative of public education remains the same.

Now, we want to talk to you. Teachers. Parents. Students. We need you. We need allies. The word gets thrown around loosely. Before you call yourself an ally, make sure that it is the right word for you. Will you care beyond February? Will you put words into action? Have you taken the necessary steps to promote change?