Human Rights - Gay Straight Alliance

To provide a forum for the discussion of issues pertaining to the provision and maintenance of a working environment free from harassment.

To help prevent harassment by working towards the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation.

To educate the school community on the types of incidents of behaviour which may be offensive, embarrassing, humiliating and/or patronizing and which deny individuals dignity and respect based on their sexual orientation.

To create safer schools by working to eliminate poisoned environments associated with discrimination based on sexual orientation and by dispelling the stereotypes, myths, and negative ideas that are part of these poisoned environments.

On April 9th the GSA committee hosted their fourth annual GSA event. The event took place at the DDSB education centre and Rick Mercer agreed to attend as our keynote presenter.  The event was a huge success, with 140 students attending from our 16 GSA's across the district.

Rick was very generous posing for pictures with many students, signing autographs and answering questions.

One per month, usually the third Monday of each month at the District Office at 4:30 p.m. Check the website for more information.

Future meeting dates: May 17

Co-ordinate school-based GSA groups.

Work with committee members to determine priorities and events at the school level and district wide, e.g. Day of Silence, Anti-Homophobia Day, LGBT Heroes, etc.

Attend monthly District 13 Human Rights/GSA committee meetings.

Support staff professional development.

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