Education
Ontario’s top universities are paying employees generous six-figure salaries to promote and advance “Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” (EDI) initiatives and ideology, True North has learned.
The 2022 salaries were found using the Ontario Sunshine List, which publicly lists provincial public sector salaries that are over $100,000 per year. The list covers public sector employers that receive significant funding from taxpayers – including universities.
Universities in Ontario get part of their funding from the provincial and federal governments. They also receiving funds through tuition fees and other forms of revenue.
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Read MoreThe recent decision by a Catholic school board in Ontario’s York Region not to fly the pride flag during Pride Month in June is emblematic of a province-wide call to halt flag-raisings and other events expected in schools throughout the month.
Many parents are looking at pulling their children out of school during such events. A national walk-out is scheduled for June 1 and gaining traction.
“All this political propaganda that’s coming in, it’s all influences that the kids don’t need. They’re already confused enough,” German Reyes, a York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) parent, told The Epoch Times at a May 29 board meeting.
“They need to learn about sexuality and all that stuff, but they can learn from their parents.”
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Read MoreSocial media1
use by youth is nearly universal. Up to 95% of youth ages 13–17
report using a social media platform, with more than a third saying they use
social media “almost constantly.” 2 Although age 13 is commonly the required
minimum age used by social media platforms in the U.S.,3 nearly 40% of children
ages 8–12 use social media.4 Despite this widespread use among children and
adolescents, robust independent safety analyses on the impact of social media
on youth have not yet been conducted. There are increasing concerns among
researchers, parents and caregivers, young people, healthcare experts, and
others about the impact of social media on youth mental health.5, 6
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Read MoreNevada Democrats passed a law that would penalize school boards that ban men from participating in women’s sports and using women’s locker rooms.
Passed Friday, the amendment will seek to fine schools $5,000 per day if they ban men from participating in women’s sports.
“The controversial amendment to penalize schools was reportedly only added after the first draft of Assembly Bill No. 423 already passed with unanimous, bipartisan support. The amendment to the bill received zero GOP votes, passing only with full Democratic support,” reported Fox News.
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Read MoreThe Cowichan Valley School District is launching an investigation after being made aware on May 21 that a safer snorting kit was left behind at one of it’s schools by a third-party presenter, whose name was not disclosed. The presenter was there to speak with students about harm reduction and substance addiction.
“We were recently made aware of materials that were left at one of our schools from a third-party harm reduction and drug addiction presentation that we do not consider school or age appropriate,” said district spokesperson Mike Russell. “While the Cowichan Valley School District does support harm reduction as a well-researched and effective method of addressing the ongoing opioid crisis and conversations around drugs and drug addiction, we aim to ensure that the teachings related to it are appropriate for our students.
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Read MoreSaskatoon’s Roman Catholic diocese supports the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS) administration following protests sparked by a leaked email last Thursday telling teachers to avoid the LGBTQ-themed Rainbow Tent at a children’s festival.
The message sent by GSCS Supt. Tom Hickey to school principals advised them to stop students from visiting the Rainbow Tent at the upcoming Nutrien Children’s Festival of Saskatchewan, as it was not to be “supported.”
A diocese spokesperson stated while they work with the school division on the well-being of students, the diocese did not provide any instruction about whether or not to visit the Rainbow Tent.
In a statement, Bishop Mark Hagemoen of Saskatoon said he supported the GSCS decision to avoid the Rainbow Tent.
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Read MoreWhy has everyone and everything gone woke? From iconic beer companies to your favorite retail brands, wokeism has infiltrated nearly every aspect of our culture. In PragerU’s short documentary, Unwoke Inc., Amala Ekpunobi embarks on a cross-country journey to speak with pro-American leaders and entrepreneurs in business, academia, sports, and finance to understand how we got here and what we can do to fight back and win against the woke industrial complex.
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Read MoreThe family of a 24-year-old man who died from complications of COVID-19 vaccine-induced myocarditis today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), which oversaw the development and distribution of the drug under Operation Warp Speed.
Ray Flores, the attorney representing the estate of George Watts Jr. filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the DOD and Lloyd Austin III in his official capacity as defense secretary.
The lawsuit alleges the DOD engaged in “willful misconduct” by continuing to exclusively allow distribution of the stockpiled version of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine that had been authorized for emergency use even after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted full approval to a different vaccine, Comirnaty.
According to the complaint, the DOD “capitalized on a quintessential ‘bait and switch’ fraud,” using the fact that Comirnaty was FDA-approved to bolster its claims that the vaccine authorized for emergency use was “safe and effective,” in a move that intentionally misled millions of Americans.
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Read MoreTEAM CANADA 2SLGBTQI+ RESOURCES
The COC stands behind its commitment of inclusion and diversity in the global sport landscape. We recognize that diversity is our greatest strength. Inclusion is the very foundation of what makes the heart of Team Canada.
ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING 2SLGBTQI+ COMMUNITIES
Egale Canada (www.egale.ca) is a national organization that advances equality and justice for 2SLGBTQI+ (two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex) people and their families across Canada. This website has helpful resources including French Style guide for inclusive writing in French, research projects, training and workshops, and free webinars for educators.
You Can Play (www.youcanplayproject.org) works to ensure the safety and inclusion for all who participate in sports, including 2SLGBTQI+ athletes, coaches and fans. They achieve this by creating a community of allies that is able to foster a true sense of belonging. This website has a variety of resources including terminology, tips to creating an inclusive locker room, and offers in-person or virtual presentation and training sessions.
One Team (French & English) The One Team program aims at developing resources to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion and respect in schools and sport throughout the country. This introductory guide introduces the research and current challenges for LGBTQ+ children and youth in the education and sport landscape. Created by the COC in conjunction with You Can Play and Egale Canada.
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Read MoreKen Drysdale speaks to a crowd in Clandeboye, MB about what was happening behind the scenes of the NCI and where it is to go from here now that is has completed its journey across the country.
Check out the NCI here – https://nationalcitizensinquiry.ca/
In the talk [Ken] discusses the NCI, gives some funny little stories about the experience, and then Chris Riddell talks about CATCS.org and the incredible opportunities that CATCS.org represents for taking back our government, and supporting other Freedom Initiatives.
What is CATCS.org?
…Immediately following Ken Drysdale’s talk about the NCI, (at time 1:12:00) Chris Riddell gives an informative talk about the Community Accountability Transparency Councils (CATCS). What they are, how they work and how you can become a part of this innovative idea.
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