Application Below
Dear Students,
The District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) recognizes diversity as a source of strength and innovation, with schools that value and celebrate the identities, experiences, and perspectives of all students and staff. DSBN is committed to creating a culture of transformative and impactful change through an inclusive design that uses an asset-based lens of students and is anchored in anti-oppression, anti-racism and human rights.
In support of the commitment to creating an equitable, inclusive, accessible and supportive learning and working environment, the DSBN established the DSBN Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee (EICAC) to draw in the participation of students.
The DSBN is currently seeking up to five students to join the Committee. Students who are currently enrolled at a DSBN school in grade 9-12 and identify as a member of Black, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), Racialized communities, 2SLGBTQ+ communities, ethno-cultural communities, and students with disabilities are invited to apply.
The DSBN EICAC will meet quarterly. As a Committee Member, you will be providing advice and feedback using human rights, antiracist and anti-oppressive lenses to ensure that decisions, policies and practices are/will not create barriers to Black, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), Racialized, 2SLGBTQ+ and other groups marginalized by societal structures.
During the 2023-2025 term, EICAC members were involved in providing input and feedback on the Three-Year DSBN Equity Action Plan, Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy, the DSBN 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, and Family Engagement Infographic.
The composition of Committee Members includes representation from community organizations, parents/caregivers, and students. Additional membership will include one Trustee, a senior staff representative and other DSBN staff as required. This position is a two-year term and ends on June 30, 2025.
The DSBN EICAC is currently seeking up to five (5) students to join the Committee. It is preferred that applicants:
- have an interest in, experience with (preferably lived experience), and an understanding of equity, racism, and systemic oppression in schools;
- identify with a social identity of a group marginalized by societal structures; and
- is able to attend meetings quarterly.
This position is a two-year term for the 2025-2027 school year and ends on June 30, 2027. If you are interested in participating, please complete and submit this online application form.
The application deadline is April 30, 2025.
If you have questions, please contact equity@dsbn.org.
DSBN Equity Team
Zakia Hamdani, Student Achievement Leader of Equity and Inclusion (Elementary)
Pratima Burton, Student Achievement Leader of Equity and Inclusion (Secondary)
Mary Anne Gage, Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-Being (Elementary)
Neil Sheard, Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-Being (Secondary)
Shannon Mitchell, Chair of Equity and Inclusion Trustee Advisory Committee