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
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
| Date | Time | Location | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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)
| Date | Time | Location | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |