Pluralism at Greenwood

Pluralism is a philosophy that embraces social inclusivity. It is an ethic of respect that values human diversity. It involves practices, outcomes and intentions. 

You will notice that Greenwood has shifted to using the word Pluralism for the work we do in the area of inclusion, belonging and diversity. 

We have made this change because the term pluralism is inclusive of all of the words we have been using in the past (diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging) and it is connected to a hopeful message for the future. CAIS and many independent schools in Canada are moving to the use of Pluralism. In fact, the Global Centre for Pluralism can be found right here in Canada, in Ottawa.

We welcome two staff to new positions with respect to pluralism:

At Greenwood, we value and respect each other’s differences. That means we do not condone discrimination against people based on their identity. Pluralism presents the idea that we should not put down, hate or discriminate against one group of people in order to raise up another group of people. 

Here at Greenwood, we want to work together within our community to listen to each other and learn from each other. That is at the heart of pluralism. 

Over the course of this year, we will talk and learn more about the word pluralism and what it means to us at Greenwood.