Anti-racism, Reconciliation and Equity

OUR COMMITMENT

Edmonton Public Schools is committed to working intentionally toward anti-racism, reconciliation and equity through continuous action, learning and improvement. This commitment and work is guided by our Anti-racism and Equity policy and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Education policy.

We know that racism still exists in our school division and broader community. We believe that listening to, and learning from, students, staff, families and community is critical to understanding what is important.

These voices have helped to inform actions outlined in our Anti-racism, Reconciliation and Equity Action Plan. This work will lead to authentic and meaningful long-term systemic change.

ANTI-RACISM, RECONCILIATION AND EQUITY COMMITTEES 

To guide the work of the Anti-racism, Reconciliation and Equity Action Plan, the Division has created four committees.

These committees bring together a variety of voices, perspectives and real-life experiences to guide the Division's efforts in anti-racism, reconciliation and equity initiatives. Each committee is governed by a terms of reference, grounded in the action plan.

• Equity Advisory Committee: This group reflects the diversity of our city through the voices of families and community members who provide insights on initiatives created under the action plan.
• Anti-racism, Reconciliation and Equity Staff Advisory Committee: This new staff committee provides a wide range of perspectives on the work we’re doing to advance the action plan. The committee includes staff representing a variety of:
  • staff groups
  • roles
  • work locations
  • personal identities
  • lived experiences
• Anti-racism, Reconciliation and Equity Steering Committee: This internal group reflects leadership, experience, diversity and expertise across the Division and provides overarching guidance on advancing the action plan.
• Anti-racism, Reconciliation and Equity Principal Committee: This group of principals works directly with the steering committee to help plan, develop and carry out the action plan in schools.

Advancing our Action Plan: Year Three Update

The Anti-racism, Reconciliation and Equity Action Plan Year Three Update outlines the actions the Division has taken in the 2023–24 school year to support anti-racism, reconciliation and equity in schools and the community.

Read the year three update