Cultural responsive and relatable pedagogy is a research-based framework that recognizes the importance of incorporating students’ cultural backgrounds and experiences into the learning process, making education more inclusive and relevant. Toronto’s Nuit Blanche – an annual event that celebrates art, culture, and diversity in the heart of Canada’s largest city – helps to demonstrates thisContinue reading “Illuminating Minds and Diversity: Cultural Responsive and Relatable Pedagogy at Toronto’s Nuit Blanche 2023”
Category Archives: Anti-Racism
July 1: Treaty People on Canada Day
July 1st represents the end of National Indigenous History Month (June) and a day often celebrated – Canada Day. However, the histories of these two are greatly and devastatingly intertwined in a dark, colonial nightmare that has implications even to this day. It’s important to remember that although June as National Indigenous History Month isContinue reading “July 1: Treaty People on Canada Day”
Honouring National Indigenous History Month
Today, June 21, is National Indigenous Peoples Day, and June serves as a reminder to celebrate, but also to learn, reflect and recognize the unique histories, sacrifices, challenges, cultures, contributions, and strengths of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada. June is also Pride Month, and honours both queer and Indigenous communities. We must keep inContinue reading “Honouring National Indigenous History Month”
Honouring Asian Heritage Month
Heritage & History Months Canada is a collection of many heritages and histories. As mentioned in Beyond Black History Month: These months are powerful reminders that Canadian history is as diverse as the different communities that make up this country. They are also hard reminders that many of these histories have been untold (or unheard).Continue reading “Honouring Asian Heritage Month”
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: Towards the Goal
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. March 21st – the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – is a reminder for us to reflect on the continued racism and discrimination experienced by Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities and religious minorities in Canada. This specific date commemorates a tragedy that happened inContinue reading “International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: Towards the Goal”
Eyes Open: An Anti-Asian Racism PSA
Originally posted on LinkedIn in June 2021. As The University of British Columbia’s National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism comes to a close I am filled with pride and power from the space created to listen and learn 🔥 (if you don’t read this post, I encourage you to watch the video below). This will beContinue reading “Eyes Open: An Anti-Asian Racism PSA”
Anti-Racism: Now.
Originally posted on LinkedIn in May 2020. My fellow educators/ students/ global citizens, While education on its own is not enough to challenge discrimination, it provides the opportunity to transform attitudes and beliefs. Canada’s reputation as a multicultural country has perpetuated an image of the absence of racism, however, this is blatantly contradicted by ourContinue reading “Anti-Racism: Now.”
ABBEY RAMDEO 