Ontario schools have been joining together to make history, and finally make an unquestionable statement by acknowledging Pride Month and flying the rainbow flag at schools in June!

This decision made by the TCDSB (and WCDSB in the same week) had an encouraging ripple effect and as of this morning; Dufferin-Peel, Durham, Niagara, Ottawa, Toronto, Waterloo and Wellington will be standing together to support their 2SLGBTQ+ students, staff and families.

Join us this morning at 9:00am EST, for TCDSB’s Inaugural Virtual Pride Month Celebration, as history is made at the TCDSB and beyond!

TCDSB Recommendations
Delegations from Teacher Paolo De Buono and Student Trustee Elect Stephanie De Castro for Pride Month recognition were referred to the 2SLGBTQ+ Advisory Committee, who put forward recommendations that were approved by staff prior to the vote held on May 6, 2021.

TCDSB Meeting
Delegations of support included Teacher Michelle Allen, Petition Starter Nicole Richard, MPP and former Premier Kathleen Wynne, Councilor Kristyn Wong-Tam and TECT President Julie Altomare-DiNunzio. Trustees voted and all three recommendations passed

Further reading:

Toronto.com: Toronto Catholic school board readies to vote on recognizing Pride Month, flying Rainbow flag

Toronto Star: Toronto’s Catholic school board shows its true colours with Pride flag vote

Xtra Magazine: World’s largest Catholic school district votes to finally recognize Pride

Watch out for:

Ontario Human Rights Commission to the Ministry of Education: “High school education is a critical point for building and sustaining a culture of human rights in our communities.”