Are you ready to take meaningful action to combat discriminatory and harmful language in your school community?
Join us on October 21st as we launch the Words Matter Campaign and come together to plan actions to implement in our schools and communities.
Location: Online via Zoom
When: October 21, 2024
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM EST
Audience: Educators, school teams, and community partners
What To Expect
At this event, you’ll:
- Collaborate with Peers: Work with your school team, other educators and community partners to identify barriers and brainstorm solutions.
- Campaign Launch: Hear and share experiences on the challenges to addressing harmful language.
- Implementation Planning: Dive into practical steps for implementing the campaign in your school community.
- Networking Opportunities: Engage in role-specific discussions with educators, administrators, and community partners.
- Interactive Sessions: Participate in activities like affirmation cards, collaborative drawing, and breakout discussions. See live demonstrations of the campaign resources and activities that you can implement in your school.
Agenda
10:00 AM – Opening Ceremony: Brief overview, land acknowledgment, and grounding exercise.
10:30 AM – Campaign Launch & Materials Overview: Learn about the impact of the campaign from ISAN members and explore the available resources.
11:15 AM – Breakout Sessions: Work through the onboarding checklist, map out your school team, and identify potential barriers.
12:00 PM – Lunch Break
12:30 PM – Barrier-Focused Discussions: Small group discussions to address barriers and strategize solutions.
1:00 PM – Community Mapping: Learn how to leverage enthusiasm and collaboration within your school community.
1:30 PM – Role-Specific Networking: Connect with others in your role to share insights and ideas for campaign implementation.
Why Join the Campaign?
The Words Matter Campaign provides schools with:
- Resources & Tools: Access to workshops, facilitator guides, best practices, and training materials.
- Ongoing Support: Connect with other schools and receive guidance from Harmony Movement staff.
- Positive Change: Foster a culture of inclusivity, respect, and open dialogue in your school.
- Community Collaboration: Work together to repair harm and restore community through thoughtful interventions.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Register for the Campaign Launch + Forum
This hybrid event is designed to equip you with the knowledge, resources, and support to implement the Words Matter Campaign in your school. Whether you’re joining us in-person or online, you’ll leave with a clear plan of action and a network of like-minded educators. While delivered in English, live French translation will be available in person and online.
Date: October 21, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM EST
Location: Online via Zoom
Language: Delivered in English with live French translation in person and online
Cost: $35 per person, if cost is a barrier email info@harmony.ca
Get discounted tickets when you register your school for the full campaign.
Send 2-3 staff members from your school or board to attend. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a movement that’s creating safer, more inclusive school communities across Canada.
Let’s work together to stop harmful language and foster a community of respect, empathy, and inclusivity.
See more details and register to join the Words Matter Campaign today!
Is cost a barrier? Do you have questions about the event? Email info@harmony.ca or call 416-669-2051.