The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is committed to ensuring that our Catholic schools are Christ-centered communities where the dignity of each student is honoured.
An Anti-Racism Committee (ARC) supports the implementation of the recommendations developed by the Anti-Racism Education Committee (AREC) and reports to the Board of Trustees on the progress of the implementation. We are committed to listening and learning and collaborating with those who have and continue to experience racism.
Opportunities for Students and Parents/Guardians
Students
Students in the HWCDSB in Grades 7, 9–11 who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or racialized are invited to indicate their interest in participating on the HWCDSB ARC for a term of two years. Students in Grade 6 are also invited to indicate their interest in serving as an alternate committee representative.
• Selection Process: Three students (Grades 7, 9–11) will be selected using a lottery process.
• Application Deadline: Applications will be received until 4:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
• Notification: Selected students will be notified by January 10, 2025.
Parents/Guardians
Parents/guardians with children in Kindergarten to Grade 12 in the HWCDSB who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or racialized are invited to indicate their interest in participating on the HWCDSB ARC for a term of two years.
In support of this vision, we recognize that our parent/guardian community are critical partners in advancing this system priority. By considering the opportunity to join the Anti-Racism Committee, you will hold an important role in providing advice, and supporting and monitoring the implementation of the recommendations as found in the Anti-Racism Education Committee (AREC) Report: Recommendations to Promote and Strengthen Anti-Racism Education in the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board. We are committed to listening and learning with those who have lived experiences within the Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities, as we recognize that your voices and experiences are impactful in creating a positive difference within our school community. Also being sought are parents/guardians to act as an alternate committee representative.
• Selection Process: Three parents/guardians will be selected using a lottery process.
• Application Deadline: Applications will be received until 4:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
• Notification: Selected participants will be notified by January 10, 2025.
Committee Details
• Authority: AREC Report: Recommendations to Promote and Strengthen Anti-Racism Education in the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board, October 5, 2021
• Reports to: HWCDSB Board of Trustees (Committee of the Whole)
• Composition: Nine representatives, including three Trustees, three parents/guardians (plus one alternate), and three students (plus one alternate)
• Meetings: Mondays, three times a year (January, May, September), from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., with ad hoc meetings as necessary.
o First meeting: Monday, January 20, 2025
How to Apply
To express your interest, please click here to complete the application form by 4:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. G. Floris, Secretary to the Superintendent of Education Mrs. T. Kovach, at [email protected].