February is Black History Month! At PLASP Child Care Services, we have a month of learning and reflection planned. Through social media posts during February, we’ll be sharing ways in which our children, staff and families are celebrating and honouring Black history, culture and contributions.

“Black History Month is an important opportunity to celebrate and learn.” says PLASP CEO, Lynn Hiebert. “At the same time, we know we’re not telling the full story unless we acknowledge the troubling anti-black racism in our society historically, and presently. PLASP remains committed to actionable change against anti-black racism at all levels of our organization and communities.”

PLASP invites you to explore the resources below for personal growth and reflection as well as conversation starters with the children in your care:

Government and Registered Charity Resources:

Black History Month - Canada.ca

Library and Archives Canada

The Ontario Black History Society  

Resources provided by PLASP’s partnering school boards

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

Peel District School Board

Toronto District School Board