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Inclusion, Belonging and Pluralism

At Greenwood, we value and respect each other’s differences.
Greenwood is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive community that fosters a sense of belonging. At Greenwood, we value and respect each other’s differences. We strive towards pluralism – an ethic of respect that values human diversity. 
Pluralism means recognizing and valuing differences such as identity, beliefs or politics. Differences are not seen as threatening; instead, these are opportunities to learn from one another, enriching our community with new perspectives and ideas. Everyone belongs.
To support this ongoing work, Greenwood has engaged the Global Centre for Pluralism, an independent, charitable organization working to “influence perspectives, inform policies and inspire actions to advance pluralism.”
Using resources from the Global Centre for Pluralism, we have created eight benchmarks to monitor our progress in this work. These benchmarks engage in the inclusion of staff and students, inclusive hiring practices, curriculum and content, and teacher preparedness.
We are also committed to fostering the skills and attributes necessary to creating an inclusive and pluralistic community. Active listening, critical thinking and perspective taking, intercultural competence and conflict resolution are among the skills embedded into the Greenwood curriculum for students as well as professional development opportunities for staff.

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Diversity Statement

Greenwood is committed to helping students develop all aspects of their character. We want to prepare our students to make a positive difference in the world – and that means fostering a respectful, diverse and inclusive community. We aim to embrace individuals whose differences include, but are not limited to: age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, and viewpoint. We strive to develop students’ cultural awareness and cultural humility by weaving diverse perspectives into every part of school life.

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443 Mount Pleasant Road
Toronto, ON M4S 2L8
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We acknowledge with gratitude the Ancestral lands upon which our main campus is situated. These lands are the Ancestral territories of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Anishinabek and the Wendake. The shared responsibility of this land is honoured in the Dish with One Spoon Treaty and we strive to care for the land, the waters, and all creatures in the spirit of peace. We are responsible for respecting and supporting the enduring presence of all First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. When away from this campus we vow to be respectful to the land by protecting and honouring it. We will create relationships with the people and the land we may visit by understanding the territories we enter and the nations who inhabit them.
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