Inclusivity Pledge

The Mode School™ commits to supporting an inclusive learning environment of all backgrounds and beliefs. Collectively, we aim to be respectful to all people regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, ability, immigration status, economic status, gender identity, and sexual orientation. We also support a body-positive culture both in the classroom as well as in our work and everyday lives.


 

Land Acknowledgement

The Mode School™ recognizes that its work, and the work of its community often takes place on traditional Indigenous territories across the province.  We acknowledge that there are 46 treaties and other agreements that cover the territory now called Ontario. We are thankful to be able to work and live in these territories. We are thankful to the First Nations, Metis and Inuit people who have cared for these territories since time immemorial and who continue to contribute to the strength of Ontario and to all communities across the province.  

The Mode School™ would also like to acknowledge that its office is located in Toronto, Ontario and on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now the home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples.  We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.

Acknowledging traditional Indigenous territories is one way to recognize contemporary and historical Indigenous presence and land rights. It is a small step towards dismantling the continued impacts of colonialism and undoing Indigenous erasure in our everyday lives. For more information on the purpose of Land Acknowledgements check out native-land.ca.