Am I Black enough?
Black History month is meant to celebrate Black joy, resistance, innovation and unity. So why doesn't it always feel that way?
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MAR Education Advocacy Team
Sep 18, 20225 min read
Truth and Reconciliation Day: Important Reminders for Educators
8 reminders to help you talk with your students about Truth and Reconciliation in a culturally safe way.
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MAR Admin Team
May 1, 20221 min read
MAR National Multicultural Calendar for May 2022
Free May 2022 Multicultural Calendar to download. Use this as a starting point and research these celebrations with your families.
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MAR Admin Team
Apr 23, 20223 min read
Kids Can Be Activists Too!
April 24th to 30th is National Volunteer Week. This year we are spotlighting five young Canadian activists to keep your eyes on.
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MAR Admin Team
Apr 11, 20221 min read
April 12th is Equal Pay Day
Moms Against Racism shares just how poorly Canadian women are paid and how it's even worse when you're not white.
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MAR Admin Team
Mar 22, 20222 min read
March 22nd is Water Day
First Nations reserves in Canada are 90 times more likely to be without running water. It's World Water day. Great day for action.
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Kerry Cavers
Mar 21, 20223 min read
You can't have cake because you're Black.
This was the answer I received when, at 7 years old, I asked the birthday kiddo why I didn’t get a piece of cake like everyone else.
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Caitlin Baker
Mar 12, 20224 min read
5 Books for Young Children to Celebrate International Women’s Day & Women's History Month
MAR is spotlighting Canadian, BIWOC authors this month with 5 endearing titles to celebrate #IWD and #WomensHistoryMonth
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Caitlin Baker
Feb 3, 20229 min read
10 Books on Black Girl Magic and Black Boy Joy
#BlackGirlMagic and #BlackBoyJoy are about finding magic and joy in the everyday, and celebrating each and every Black girl and boy.
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MAR Education Advocacy Team
Jan 25, 20225 min read
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Selecting Diverse Books for your Class
Not all diverse books are created equal nor is the way they are taught. Here are some tips for Educators to avoid causing harm.
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MAR Education Advocacy Team
Oct 22, 202124 min read
25+ Diverse Books for Anti-Racist Educators
25+ books for Anti-racist Educators to use in their classrooms and homes.
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MAR Education Advocacy Team
Oct 18, 20214 min read
Antiracist Resources For Educators.
From websites and podcasts to book lists and documentaries. Here is a robust list of antiracist resources for Educators to get you started.
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Kerry Cavers
Sep 12, 202122 min read
25 Diverse Books That Are "Windows" and "Mirrors"
I grew up in a pretty much all white town, with my white mom, educated by white teachers, watching shows full of white people...
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MAR Education Advocacy Team
Sep 7, 20214 min read
Back-to-School Reminders for Educators: Antiracism Edition
Being an anti-racist educator is not solely about what activities, lessons or resources we use, rather it is the ways we show up everyday.
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MAR Admin Team
Jun 22, 20216 min read
Vanessa's Story: My Experience of Moms Against Racism
I do not want to raise my children to be used as weapons. MAR has also given me the ability to speak to my kids about racism.
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Kerry Cavers
Jun 16, 20213 min read
How to be an Ally this Canada Day.
“Canada Day” is on the horizon. Can we honourably celebrate a nation built on genocide and enslavement?
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Kerry Cavers
Jun 6, 202116 min read
25+ Diverse Books on Reparations
Many think of Reparations just in terms of financial compensation but reparations is really about repairing relationships.
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Pat Baxter
May 26, 20214 min read
Racism and Maternal Mental Health
Giving birth should, ideally, be a joyous event. For many, it is more complicated.
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Becky Leyva
May 20, 20215 min read
Reproductive Justice and Anti-Racism
It must be understood, reproductive services seen as fundamental rights for the privileged are not available for all; by design.
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Kerry Cavers
May 8, 202122 min read
25 Diverse Books on Reproductive Justice.
This month’s book list addresses themes of Reproductive Justice, body autonomy, consent, feminism (not just white feminism) and more.
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