Addressing Anti-Semitism

Addressing Islamophobia

Welcome to the Equity, Diversity, Indigenous Education & Community Relations Department of the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB). Learn more about our mission, vision and programs.

The Equity, Diversity, Indigenous Education & Community Relations Department supports and provides resources to schools and communities to enhance equitable and inclusive learning environments that foster Catholic Gospel values.

The Equity, Diversity, Indigenous Education & Community Relations Department enriches student achievement and well-being, as well as parent engagement, through school and community outreach.

Some of the resources and services we offer include:

• Interpretation and translation services.

• Settlement and new​comer services.

• Student Nutrition Programs.

• TCDSB Equity and Inclusive Education Programs based on culturally responsive and relevant pedagogy.

• Indigenous education.

• Parent and student forums, symposiums and conferences.

• Referral services​ to community agencies, organizations, community partnerships, and various TCDSB departments.

• Promotion of TCDSB to the larger community.

• Professional learning opportunities on equity.

• Community advisory committees.

• Student engagement through partnerships with the community at large.

• Visiting educational delegations.

School-based concerns around issues of discrimination, including racism, diversity, and inclusion may be raised directly with the school Principal or Superintendent, or alternatively with the Board’s Human Rights and Equity Advisor​.