IDEAS is a dynamic group of passionate young advocates dedicated to reshaping school communities through their commitment to equity and human rights, fostering inclusive spaces, and driving transformative change.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity Alliance of Students (IDEAS) is a group of passionate and thoughtful student leaders who want to make DSBN schools more welcoming and inclusive for everyone. They believe in justice, equity, and human rights and are committed to addressing racism, discrimination and exclusion.
Through collaboration, creativity, and a shared desire to make a difference, IDEAS members bring fresh perspectives and meaningful change to their schools. They lead with compassion and purpose, helping to create spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
The group meets throughout the year to share ideas, plan initiatives, and engage in important conversations that promote empathy, equity, and understanding across the DSBN.
Be the changemakers who represent and advocate for sovereignty seeking and equity deserving students
Build a community that provides a safe environment for students to grow and learn from each other’s experiences & stories.
Create safe spaces free from hatred, discrimination, and judgment across DSBN, where individuals can comfortably be their authentic selves.
Establish an environment where students are acknowledged, their stories are valued, and they have agency.
IDEAS empowers students by creating platforms for leadership, dialogue, and advocacy, amplifying the perspectives of equity-deserving individuals.
IDEAS champions environments where honest conversations about history and challenging subjects are encouraged, even when uncomfortable, to promote accountability and understanding.
IDEAS builds a foundation for future activists by equipping students with leadership skills, collaborative problem-solving strategies, and a commitment to justice.
IDEAS further educates its members through workshops, research, and discussions to deepen their understanding of anti-racism, inclusion, and intersectionality.
IDEAS is a student leadership opportunity where you will have the potential to make positive change and address racism, hate, discrimination, and oppression.
IDEAS seeks applications from DSBN students who are:
Interested in joining? Apply Today! Application Deadline May 29th 2026
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To apply to DSBN Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Alliance of Students (IDEAS), please submit your application through this google form.
Be creative! Your proposal can be any format – video, audio, TikTok, slideshow – and should be reflective of you. Here is what we want to know about you:
Students will complete the personal information part on the application form and then email the media portion to equity@dsbn.org.
Email your request to equity@dsbn.org and one of the Equity team members will reach out to you to arrange support for your request.
Of course. If you are passionate about equity, inclusion and belonging and are willing to do the work to create change in your school, then this is the committee for you.
No, we want the DSBN Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Alliance of Students (IDEAS) to represent all identities in the DSBN.
This will depend on the number of applicants we receive.
Students selected to be part of DSBN IDEAS will be committed for two years and have the option to remain on until they graduate from high school.
Students who applied and have been selected will receive an email notifying them if they have been selected once all applications have been reviewed. This will depend on the number of applications received.