March 28, 2024

Glaze Implementation Report

As UTS continues to strive to ensure that anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion are interwoven into the fabric of our school, we are also committed to accountability and transparency. The latest Glaze Implementation Report provides the updates on our progress towards creating a greater culture of inclusion for all of our students and staff. Our work is guided by and builds on recommendations laid out by Dr. Avis Glaze OOnt in her January 2022 report for UTS, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Our Shared Responsibility. As always, we invite you to reach out with any questions you may have about our work to date or moving forward.

Equity Corner

March 21 was the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Please take a few minutes to watch the video from the United Nations' Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Georgetown University's Summer Teacher Institute 2024 is on Teaching the History of Palestine and Israel in the K-12 Curriculum, July 29 to August 2 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., online or in person. Further details and registration, along with other sessions and resources, are available online.

Facing History and Ourselves is hosting a free session on Exploring 2SLGBTQIA+ Narratives Canada, May 2 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Further details and registration is available on the FHO website.

Thank you Maureen for sharing the information on the workshop sessions.

Upcoming Faith, Celebratory and Heritage dates

Ramadan - continues until April 8

International Transgender Day of Visibility - March 31

Sikh Heritage Month - April

Eid al-Fitr - April 8 or 9 (depending upon sighting of the moon)

Passover - April 23 to 30

Mindful Munch Lunch Menu

UTS is also offering a hot lunch menu through Mindful Munch, which is brought to you by Basil Box and staff are welcome to order. See the April menu here.

Please place your order for April here.

Solar Eclipse Safety Information

On April 8, 2024, North America will experience the world's longest land-based total solar eclipse in over a decade. Here are a few resources to plan for a safe solar eclipse – April 8th.

The above list manufacturers that meet international standard ISO 12312-2 for safe viewing. Make sure that the glasses are not damaged or scratched before use. Sunglasses, even those with a very dark tint are not sufficient protection. Also listed are manufacturers of camera solar lenses that meet specifications for safe photography.

You can also watch it on NASA Livestream. https://www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse/livestream.