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Posted • April is the Month of the Military Child. Having a parent, or parents, in the Canadian Armed Forces is not always easy, and we want to recognize the resiliency of military children. Thank you to all the military families in our communities!

March 31 is the International Transgender Day of Visibility.
The day is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of transgender and gender-nonconforming people while raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done to achieve trans justice.

Everyone has a deep-rooted sense of their own gender. For most people, their gender identity will match the s*x recorded on their birth certificate when they were born. But for some, their assigned s*x isn’t true to who they really are. This is often referred to as being trans or transgender. It can also have other names, often with deep cultural and historical roots, such as hijra, third gender, two-spirit, tr****ti, fa’afafine, transpinay, transpinoy, muxe, waria and meti.
There’s nothing wrong with being trans: it’s simply a part of the rich diversity of human nature. Trans people are a vital part of communities and cultures, as they have been throughout history. Nevertheless, in a world where many people harbour negative views and awareness of trans issues is limited, trans people often face hostility, discrimination and violence – simply for being who they are.
Trans people are much more likely to be bullied, assaulted and murdered than other people. Inflammatory media coverage and rhetoric from political and community leaders make already-hostile environments even worse. This hostility towards trans people is often even codified into laws that bar trans people from exercising basic rights.

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Gender equality is a complicated subject even more difficult to understand if you have not been directly effected. Today we celebrate international woman’s day

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all .
Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.
Today Ravensberg College would like to especially recognize the fine woman who have graduated our program over the last 15 years making a tremendous impact on the Law enforcement community.

Every year, thousands of police officers are injured in the line of duty, and many pay the ultimate price in the service of their fellow citizens and the cause of justice

Today on the International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Police Officers, please take a moment to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of law enforcement personnel across the world. Policing is a dangerous profession and each day, police officers put themselves in harm’s way to protect those in their communities. On this occasion, the NPF’s thoughts are with police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty in Canada and across the world, as well as their loved ones.

Today is World Day for African & Afrodescendant Culture. A time to celebrate the many contributions shared with Canada & the world from the many vibrant cultures of the African continent & African diasporas around the world.

Posted • Troop 5 graduates today! Congratulations on this proud accomplishment and best wishes in your first postings.