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Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee

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The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) recognizes that an equitable, inclusive education system is fundamental to achieving its mission and evolving core priorities. The DCDSB recognizes that any form of overt or covert racism and discrimination is incompatible with Catholic values and is in violation of the Ontario Human Rights Code.

The DCDSB is committed to listening to its diverse communities and to addressing disparities within the board, with a view to cultivating a board community that promotes human rights, equity, anti-racism and inclusion. The collaboration with the Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee provides a medium for effectively addressing and dismantling disadvantages and discrimination, historical or otherwise, experienced by Black students, staff and families in our Board.

Download the Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee Brochure.

Terms of Reference

Click here to view the Terms of Reference for the Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee 

2024-2025 Committee Members

  • Shauna Bookal - Chair
  • Lateasha Chevers – Vice-Chair
  • Nicole Cyrus - Northern Municipalities Parent Area Representative
  • Anissa Voisin - Ajax Parent Area Representative
  • Miranda Hinsey - Oshawa Parent Area Representative
  • Nikki Reason - Pickering Parent Area Representative
  • Nicole Emanuel - Whitby Parent Area Representative
  • Representatives from community-based organizations
  • Gerard Winn – Director of Education
  • Kayode Akomolafe - Human Rights and Equity Advisor (HREA)
  • Katharine Stevenson - Superintendent of Education 
  • Brenda Rocha – Secretary to the Committee - Executive Officer to the Director of Education and Supervisor of Administrative Services

2024-2025 Meeting Dates, Agendas and Minutes

DateTimeLocationAgendaMinutes
September 25, 2024 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Hybrid (online and in-person at the DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) Agenda - Sep 25th Meeting Minutes
November 20, 2024 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.  Hybrid (online and in-person at the DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) Agenda - Nov 20th Minutes
January 22, 2025 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.  Hybrid (online and in-person at the DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) Agenda Minutes
February 26, 2025 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.  Hybrid (online and in-person at the DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON)  Agenda Minutes
April 22, 2025 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.  Hybrid (online and in-person at the Pope Francis Centre - DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) Agenda - TBA Available after the meeting
May 28, 2025 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.  Hybrid (online and in-person at the DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) Agenda - TBA Available after the meeting


Black Student Excellence Awards

An initiative of the Durham Catholic District School Board and the Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee, the DCDSB Black Student Excellence Awards honour Grade 11 and Grade 12 students who self-identify as Black and have demonstrated leadership and/or commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.

Please click here to learn more about the awards.

 

Committee Information from Previous Years

 

 2023-2024 

 

 2023-2024 Committee Members

Shauna Bookal - Chair

Jamaal Augustine -Vice-Chair

Anissa Voisin - Ajax Parent Area Representative

Nicole Cyrus – Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge Area Representative

Miranda Hinsey - Oshawa Parent Area Representative

Zhora Adatia-McGlashen - Pickering Parent Area Representative

Nicole Emanuel - Whitby Parent Area Representative

Representatives from community based organizations

Tracy Barill - Director of Education

Kayode Akomolafe - Human Rights and Equity Advisor (HREA)

Katharine Stevenson - Superintendent of Education 

Brenda Rocha - Committee Secretary (Executive Officer to the Director of Education and Supervisor of Administrative Services)

 2023-2024 Meeting Dates, Agendas and Minutes

 
DateTimeLocationAgendaMinutes
September 21, 2023 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Hybrid (online and in-person at the DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) Agenda Minutes
October 24, 2023 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.  Pope Francis Centre (DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) Agenda Minutes 
November 21, 2023  6:30 - 8:00 p.m.  Hybrid (online and in-person at the DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON)  Agenda Minutes
January 17, 2024  6:30 - 8:00 p.m.  Hybrid (online and in-person at the Pope Francis Centre - DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) Agenda Minutes
February 20, 2024 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.  Hybrid (online and in-person at the DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) Agenda  Minutes
April 16, 2024 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.  Hybrid (online and in-person at the DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON)  Agenda Minutes
May 21, 2024 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.  Hybrid (online and in-person at the DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) Agenda Minutes

 2022-2023 Meeting Agendas and Minutes

  • February 21, 2023
  • March 21, 2023
  • April 26, 2023
  • May 24, 2023
  • June 21, 2023

 

 

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