St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School
Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love. – Sainte Thérèse de Lisieux
For this Meditation Monday, focus on becoming present in the moment and allowing yourself to be grateful for what you have in your life, such as being thankful for our safety during these hard pandemic times. Relax your mind and have faith that soon, everything will work out just fine. We will eventually get through these hardships, but we ... Continue reading "Meditation Mondays: Monday, February 22, 2021"
In the last week of Black History Month, Diversity and Equity Council has one final exclusive speaker. As a 23-year-old student at Dalhousie’s Schulich School of Law, Mukisa Kakembo is interested in advancing the protection of human rights and access to justice. Learn more about her work regarding system racism present in education and improving education for ... Continue reading "Black History Month (Week 4): Improving Education for Black Youth"
This week for Black History Month, Diversity and Equity Council is presenting stories of change by a new generation of African-Canadians. Tiffany and her peers at the Ryerson University Journalism program petitioned for a new course called “Reporting on Race: The Black Community in the Media.” Her story reveals how to achieve profound change and racial representation by ... Continue reading "Black History Month (Week 3): “Reporting on Race: The Black Community in the Media”"
Canada’s First Black Battalion
The role of Black Canadians in our country’s military history cannot be understated. Facing enemy gunfire and domestic racial prejudice, Canada’s first Black Battalion faced and overcame a double threat. In the second week of Black History Month, this video presented by Diversity and Equity Council will allow you to learn a little more about their impact ... Continue reading "Black History Month (Week 2): Black Canadians in our Military"
Hey STL, in these cold February days, remember that the warmth and love of God is always surrounding you. Take the time to sit and reflect and to take in all the beauty around us. We have also provided you with some “Words of Wisdom” to hopefully bring a smile to ... Continue reading "Meditation Mondays: Monday, February 8, 2021"
Black History Month Introduction
February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time when we remember the impact and contributions of people of African descent around the world. Over the next four weeks, Diversity and Equity Council will show you inspirational figures in history, and empowering African-Canadians today. We will show you how African Canadians are going forward and creating ... Continue reading "Black History Month"
