What a fun way to spend the afternoon! TY to Runnymede Robotics from Runnymede C.I. for hosting Community Day, with games, activities, raffles, silent auction, live music, BBQ, bake sale, photo booth & robot demonstrations FIRST Robotics Canada

TY to @FRC7659 & Dr. Kozma from HNMCS for hosting #EmpowHER , an event led by girls for girls, including coding sessions, FIRST LEGO League matches, icebreaker games, JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, inclusion) activities, and more! FIRST Robotics Canada

Today’s FIRST LEGO League Challenge events are underway! Thanks to Wolverine Robotics 5596 from Mary Ward & Team DAVE - FRC 3683 from St David Catholic Secondary School for hosting & good luck to all of the teams! Catch all the action at Mary Ward by watching the livestream at youtu.be/0yCguI8ACDU

Join Erin Heaney from Showing Up for Racial Justice, in discussion with Heather McGhee, author & creator of #TheSumofUsBook & #TheSumofUsPod , about “white people’s shared interest in racial & economic justice” & “how to organize white people into movements for collective action” act.surj.org/a/beyond-zero-…

Know any youth that might benefit from attending a club that 'recognizes, embraces & celebrates our differences'? If so, invite them to check out the 'No Judge Club' @ the Collingwood Youth Centre on Mondays from 4:30 - 6:00 CCI

Looking to join a diverse team of motivated individuals, brought together by a shared goal of driving meaningful impact in communities? For more information about & to apply for one of four roles with Visions of Science, visit vosnl.org/careers

The @barwe215 Summer Series, exploring how to move beyond performance & build momentum for substantive antiracist work, launches on July 6 with a panel featuring activist educators Tsɔɔlɔ Awo, Dr. Lisa Covington, @Rosiefrascella & christopher r. rogers. Register at eventbrite.com/e/barwe-summer…

This #CanadaDay2021 , consider writing to your local MP about the work that still needs to be done to “redress the legacy of residential schools & advance the process of Canadian reconciliation”. Learn about this & other ways to take #ReconciliACTION at downiewenjack.ca/our-work/recon…

TY @antiracismdly for recommending these children’s 📚 by Maya Gonzalez, Kyle Lukoff & Bao Phi about what it feels like & the courage to be “double different”, the changes in a transgendered boy’s life & inclusive pronouns. Perfect for your school, classroom & home libraries.

Seeking to learn about the history & continuation of anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination, concepts such as gender bias & heteronormativity & how to improve your allyship during #PrideMonth & beyond? Register for Diversity and Resiliency Institute of El Paso’s “LGBTQ+ Allyship & You” training at driep.org/lgbtq-training

Looking for ways to actively dismantle racial injustice in schools. This resource by Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. will “help you explore how to use your unique strengths, access & privilege to position yourself in the fight against racism” (this is #notachecklist ) drive.google.com/file/d/1R7n9Nm…

Join the @barwe215 Summer Series to explore how educators can participate in dismantling white supremacy & how to move beyond performance & build momentum for substantive antiracist work in our classrooms, schools, organizations & communities barwe215.org/summer-series-…

The “Speak Up at School” guide by Learning for Justice helps educators & students develop the skills to respond to prejudice, bias & stereotypes and includes printable pocket guide, reminding us to speak up - every time, in the moment and without exception learningforjustice.org/magazine/publi…

Don’t miss Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D., founder & host of the #LeadingEquity Center & Podcast, as he shares his thoughts on microagressions, their impact and how to identify, confront & disarm them. Register for Saturday’s free webinar at app.livewebinar.com/800-732-074

Missed this episode of the #LeadingEquity podcast by Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D.? Tune in to hear from Shelby Kretz, co-founder of @empower1girl & creator of Little Justice Leaders, a subscription box to help engage kids in conversations & activities about #socialjustice leadingequitycenter.com/183

Have you heard about New Leaf Foundation’s online support system for schools that makes it easy to integrate daily, mindfulness-based activities into the virtual or physical classroom? Learn about & apply for access to the toolkit at newleaffoundation.com/announcing-our… TDSB Well-Being

This #EarthDay , learn ways to address climate change in your community by signing up for the “This is our home: Earth Week Series”, a week-long, youth-led series from @antiracismdly that highlights youth environmental justice leaders #TeachClimateJustice antiracismdaily.com/archives/reima…

In today’s issue of @antiracismdly, learn about the details & impact of the Derek Chauvin trial & about the Justice For George Floyd’s current initiatives, including providing scholarships & internships for diverse youth. View archived issues, subscribe & support at antiracismdaily.com

Last call for #WPC22Virtual registration! Four days of workshops & institutes to 'empower & equip individuals to work for equity & justice through self & social transformation', including keynotes by Robin DiAngelo, Fatima Cody Stanford MD MPH MPA MBA FAAP FACP FAHA, Linda Sarsour & Dr. Joy DeGruy theprivilegeinstitute.com/white-privileg…

Looking to support Black owned businesses in the Simcoe/Muskoka region? Check out the listing of Simcoe Black owned businesses on the Making Change website at makingchangesc.com/business-listi…