In recent weeks, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has been made aware of serious allegations regarding incidents that impact racialized students. Director of Education jeewan chanicka addresses WRDSB students, families and community members in a recent video.

“What could I possibly say that would give you comfort. We promise to keep listening to you. We promise to do better. We promise to keep working to address the concerns you have raised,” said chanicka. “Our commitment is to keep working to make WRDSB a district where all students are valued, safe and can rise to their highest potential.”

Please take a few moments to hear his words: