b'Diversity, Equity and InclusionInitiatives at GreenwoodOver the 2019\x142020 school year, we at Greenwood began to take a close look at our systems and structures with the goal of identifying and removing all forms of bias. To realize the change inspired by anti-racist movements across North America after the murder of George Floyd, we have accelerated these eorts. One way we are doing this is through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Professional Learning Development teams which are exploring a student-centred approach to equity.This article outlines the work we did in 20192020, and the work we have ahead of usPhoto 1:in 20202021 and the years to come. Our plans include looking for ways to includeWe honoured Black History Month anti-racist education more intentionally as part of our curriculum, creating morewith a special opportunities for students to develop empathy, and continuing to build an inclusive andassembly. Students caring school culture. We want to involve the valuable perspectives and experiences ofrecited poems and highlighted historical our alumni in this workwatch your email for information on how to get involved. and contemporary igures inA major focus of our 2019 Summer Institute for teachers was Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.Black history. The Summer Institute team who worked on this topicBethany Glick, Rachael Swain, Matthew West and Liz Wongled us through important sessions in 20192020 that1 Photo 2:Guest speaker, addressed topics such as transphobic and homophobic language through situationalShane McLeod, discussions, creating welcoming and safe environments, microaggressions, courageousfrom the Indigenize conversations, and understanding and unpacking privilege. As well, we took a schoolYour Mind Program at the Native climate survey to gauge sta inclusion and feedback. Canadian Centre of Toronto, spoke We also provided unconscious bias training for our sta and had a third-party review ofto the school our policies and procedures to look for opportunities to be more inclusive and eliminatefor the opening of our Week of inherent biases. In addition, our morning announcements include an acknowledgementReconciliatory Action.that Greenwood is situated upon traditional territories including the Wendat, Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nations,Photo 3:The Greenwood and the Mtis Nation.community celebrated Womens 2 Week virtually this year. We focused on Women in STEM and welcomed Dr. Shayna Rosenbaum to speak about her experience working in this ield.Photo 4:We celebrated Pride Week with a special Greenwood Mic. Students sang 3 4 5 songs and recited poems that were 6 centred aroundthe theme of Pride.Photo 5:We virtually celebrated Pink Shirt Day to recognize the importance of taking a stand against bullying and discrimination and remain united in celebrating diversity.Photo 6:Students and sta dressed in rainbow colours in honourof Pride Week.8 evergreen Oct. 2020GRWD206_Evergreen_2020_v5.indd 8 10/9/20 5:32 PM'