The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) recognizes that an equitable, inclusive education system is fundamental to achieving its mission and evolving core priorities. The DCDSB recognizes that any form of overt or covert racism and discrimination is incompatible with Catholic values and is in violation of the Ontario Human Rights Code.
The DCDSB is committed to listening to its diverse communities and to addressing disparities within the board, with a view to cultivating a board community that promotes human rights, equity, anti-racism and inclusion. The collaboration with the Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee provides a medium for effectively addressing and dismantling disadvantages and discrimination, historical or otherwise, experienced by Black students, staff and families in our Board.
Date | Time | Location | Agenda | Minutes |
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September 25, 2024 | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Hybrid (online and in-person at the DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) | Agenda - Sep 25th | Meeting Minutes |
November 20, 2024 | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Hybrid (online and in-person at the DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) | Agenda - Nov 20th | Available after the meeting |
January 22, 2025 | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Hybrid (online and in-person at the DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) | Agenda - TBA | Available after the meeting |
February 26, 2025 | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Hybrid (online and in-person at the DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) | Agenda - TBA | Available after the meeting |
April 23, 2025 | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Hybrid (online and in-person at the Pope Francis Centre - DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) | Agenda - TBA | Available after the meeting |
May 28, 2025 | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Hybrid (online and in-person at the DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) | Agenda - TBA | Available after the meeting |
An initiative of the Durham Catholic District School Board and the Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee, the DCDSB Black Student Excellence Awards honour Grade 11 and Grade 12 students who self-identify as Black and have demonstrated leadership and/or commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.
Please click here to learn more about the awards.
Shauna Bookal - Chair
Jamaal Augustine -Vice-Chair
Anissa Voisin - Ajax Parent Area Representative
Nicole Cyrus – Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge Area Representative
Miranda Hinsey - Oshawa Parent Area Representative
Zhora Adatia-McGlashen - Pickering Parent Area Representative
Nicole Emanuel - Whitby Parent Area Representative
Representatives from community based organizations
Tracy Barill - Director of Education
Kayode Akomolafe - Human Rights and Equity Advisor (HREA)
Katharine Stevenson - Superintendent of Education
Brenda Rocha - Secretary (Executive Administrative Assistant to the HREA)
Date | Time | Location | Agenda | Minutes |
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September 21, 2023 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Hybrid (online and in-person at the DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) | Agenda | Minutes |
October 24, 2023 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Pope Francis Centre (DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) | Agenda | Minutes |
November 21, 2023 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Hybrid (online and in-person at the DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) | Agenda | Minutes |
January 17, 2024 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Hybrid (online and in-person at the Pope Francis Centre - DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) | Agenda | Minutes |
February 20, 2024 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Hybrid (online and in-person at the DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) | Agenda | Minutes |
April 16, 2024 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Hybrid (online and in-person at the DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) | Agenda | Minutes |
May 21, 2024 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Hybrid (online and in-person at the DCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON) | Agenda | Available after the meeting |