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20 Diverse Books of Poetry for Kids to Adults.
List of 20 diverse books of poetry for National Poetry Month that can be enjoyed by all ages, from early elementary children to adults.
Caitlin Baker
Apr 1, 202212 min read
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March 22nd is Water Day
First Nations reserves in Canada are 90 times more likely to be without running water. It's World Water day. Great day for action.

MAR Admin Team
Mar 22, 20222 min read
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You can't have cake because you're Black.
This was the answer I received when, at 7 years old, I asked the birthday kiddo why I didn’t get a piece of cake like everyone else.

Kerry Cavers
Mar 21, 20223 min read
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5 Books for Young Children to Celebrate International Women’s Day & Women's History Month
MAR is spotlighting Canadian, BIWOC authors this month with 5 endearing titles to celebrate #IWD and #WomensHistoryMonth
Caitlin Baker
Mar 12, 20224 min read
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10 Books on Black Girl Magic and Black Boy Joy
#BlackGirlMagic and #BlackBoyJoy are about finding magic and joy in the everyday, and celebrating each and every Black girl and boy.
Caitlin Baker
Feb 3, 20229 min read
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A Trauma-Informed Approach to Selecting Diverse Books for your Class
Not all diverse books are created equal nor is the way they are taught. Here are some tips for Educators to avoid causing harm.
MAR Education Advocacy Team
Jan 25, 20225 min read
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25+ Diverse Books for Anti-Racist Educators
25+ books for Anti-racist Educators to use in their classrooms and homes.
MAR Education Advocacy Team
Oct 23, 202124 min read
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Antiracist Resources For Educators.
From websites and podcasts to book lists and documentaries. Here is a robust list of antiracist resources for Educators to get you started.
MAR Education Advocacy Team
Oct 18, 20214 min read
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25 Diverse Books That Are "Windows" and "Mirrors"
I grew up in a pretty much all white town, with my white mom, educated by white teachers, watching shows full of white people...

Kerry Cavers
Sep 12, 202122 min read
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Back-to-School Reminders for Educators: Antiracism Edition
Being an anti-racist educator is not solely about what activities, lessons or resources we use, rather it is the ways we show up everyday.
MAR Education Advocacy Team
Sep 8, 20214 min read
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Diverse Books Reading Challenge
Spend your August reading BIPOC written books, with culturally diverse characters, with #ownvoices storylines. Kids, you could win a...
MAR Education Advocacy Team
Aug 4, 20213 min read
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How to be an Ally this Canada Day.
“Canada Day” is on the horizon. Can we honourably celebrate a nation built on genocide and enslavement?

Kerry Cavers
Jun 16, 20213 min read
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25+ Diverse Books on Reparations
Many think of Reparations just in terms of financial compensation but reparations is really about repairing relationships.

Kerry Cavers
Jun 6, 202116 min read
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Racism and Maternal Mental Health
Giving birth should, ideally, be a joyous event. For many, it is more complicated.

Pat Baxter
May 26, 20214 min read
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Reproductive Justice and Anti-Racism
It must be understood, reproductive services seen as fundamental rights for the privileged are not available for all; by design.
Becky Leyva
May 20, 20215 min read
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25 Diverse Books on Reproductive Justice.
This month’s book list addresses themes of Reproductive Justice, body autonomy, consent, feminism (not just white feminism) and more.

Kerry Cavers
May 8, 202122 min read
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Covid-19 Shines a Light on Health Inequities.
Covid-19 has shone a light on the health disparities and inequities that exist and persist as a result of colonialism and systemic racism.

MAR Healthcare Advocacy Team
Apr 10, 20219 min read
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25 Diverse Books on Health Equity & the Environment.
25 titles ranging from children's board books to Adult non-fiction on Health, the Environment, and Equity that you can add to your library.
Caitlin Baker
Apr 5, 202114 min read
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Meal Planning as Self-Care
The term "meal planning" can either cause joy or strike fear in the heart of many a household leader.

Pat Baxter
Mar 28, 20214 min read
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What Kind of Mother Are You?
You are either supporting the status quo - systemic racism - or actively working to dismantle it. There is no in between.

Kerry Cavers
Mar 24, 20213 min read
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