The Ontario Alliance of Black School Educators (ONABSE)

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October 15, 2024

TODAY ONLY: DISCOUNTED TICKETS TO THIS YEAR'S NABSE CONFERENCE! CLICK BELOW FOR DETAILS!

We are counting down the days to the 52nd annual NABSE Conference in Atlanta, Georgia from November 20-24, 2024!

The conference theme this year is: Empowering Black Excellence: Our Students, Our Future

We are looking for financial support for members to attend this conference.

Please contact us at info@onabse.org if you or your organization is willing to sponsor an ONABSE member to attend.

THIS THURSDAY AT 7 PM

Join us for a very important all-member meeting.

Changes to the ONABSE Constitution will be voted on, as well as the ONABSE Executive Board.

Register below to get the Zoom link to your best email address.

JUST TWO DAYS LEFT TO GET YOUR TICKETS!

STUDENTS: $20

FULL PRICE: $25

Where: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre

12 Alexander St, Toronto ON M4Y 1B4

When: October 20 @ 1:00 PM

The Noose is a classic Haitian play, translated as "The Noose" by Dr. Asselin Charles, and originally written as "Pèlen Tèt" by Haitian playwright Frankétienne. It will be performed for the first time in Canada under the direction and production of the illustrious Abigail Whitney.

SYNOPSIS: Two Haitian immigrants - a middle class intellectual and a peasant - clash, banter, and ultimately unite in a New York City basement apartment in the 1980s, fighting for dignity in a world determined to crush their American dreams.

ONABSE has secured a special performance for schools to support this first-of-its-kind event on Sunday, October 20 at 1 PM! This special screening will include an opportunity to speak with the director herself as well as the performers exploring the play's themes and their relevance to our community today.

Click the image and/or link below for further details.

Are you ready to take meaningful action to combat discriminatory and harmful language in your school community? 

Join us on October 21st as we launch the Words Matter Campaign and come together to plan actions to implement in our schools and communities.

The Words Matter Campaign provides schools with:

• Resources & Tools: Access to workshops, facilitator guides, best practices, and training materials.
• Ongoing Support: Connect with other schools and receive guidance from Harmony Movement staff.
• Positive Change: Foster a culture of inclusivity, respect, and open dialogue in your school.
• Community Collaboration: Work together to repair harm and restore community through thoughtful interventions.

ONABSE is a proud community partner of this important event. Click the poster or the button below to register today!

Parents of Black Children is hosting a series of community consultations on addressing anti-Black racism in education. Click below for more details.