Today is February 1-2018 and the beginning of African Heritage Month. In Canada children's rights include "the development of respect for the child’s parents, his or her own cultural identity, language and values, for the national values of the country in which the child is living, the country from which he or she may originate, and for civilizations different from his or her own"
During this month schools should at least ensure that the history of Africans in Canada is part ...of the curriculum. It is not enough to invite a performer into the school to sing/dance. It is not enough to have a one day assembly and invite a speaker.
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Article 29 states:
(1) States Parties agree that the education of the child shall be directed to:
a. the development of the child’s personality, talents and mental and physical abilities to their fullest potential;
b. the development of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and for the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations;
c. the development of respect for the child’s parents, his or her own cultural identity, language and values, for the national values of the country in which the child is living, the country from which he or she may originate, and for civilizations different from his or her own;
Article 29 states:
(1) States Parties agree that the education of the child shall be directed to:
a. the development of the child’s personality, talents and mental and physical abilities to their fullest potential;
b. the development of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and for the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations;
c. the development of respect for the child’s parents, his or her own cultural identity, language and values, for the national values of the country in which the child is living, the country from which he or she may originate, and for civilizations different from his or her own;
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