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Reporting Discrimination and Racism

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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism are values that call on all of us to commit to working together, learning together, and growing together. The Division provides a learning and working environment that is inclusive, welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe, promoting the well-being of all. Racism and discrimination violate the essential dignity of the human person and are contrary to our core values.

All students, families, staff, and visitors to Fort McMurray Public Schools have a responsibility to act in a manner that is free of racism and discrimination. Furthermore, all incidents of racism or discrimination that are disclosed or witnessed must be brought to the attention of the Principal, Manager or Supervisor of that site.

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
                                                                          – Martin Luther King Jr.

If you have witnessed or experienced discrimination or racism, please talk with your parents, guardians or a trusted family member.  You can also talk with your teacher, Principal, coach or any other staff member in your school that you feel comfortable with.  

If there is no one you feel you can talk to, you can complete the Discrimination and Racism reporting form. This form goes to a specialized team. Someone from FMPSD will contact you to get more information, offer support and if appropriate, an investigation will be started.  

If you need help now, you can contact the Kids Help Phone by calling 1-800-668-6868 or texting 686868 

If you or your child have witnessed or experienced discrimination or racism, please contact the school Principal or a trusted staff member at the school. You can do this by calling the school, sending an email or visiting the school office. The principal will gather more information from you, and an investigation may be started.  

If you are not comfortable reaching out to the principal or a staff member at the school, you can complete the Discrimination and Racism reporting form.   

Anonymous reporting happens when you do not share your name or the identities of other people involved. It can be harder to act on an anonymous report because we cannot get more information if we need it. You are encouraged to include your name and contact information so that we can follow up with you. 

Before you complete the reporting form, please consider: 

  • Have you spoken directly to the individual or individuals involved with the situation? If not, are you comfortable doing this?
  • Have you spoken to a teacher, staff member or Principal? If not, are you comfortable doing this before filling out the form?