Harmony Movement has over 15 years of experience working in schools and training educators in relation to equity. The Educator’s Equity Companion Guide is the latest in a series of tools developed by Harmony Movement to support more inclusive schools, workplaces, social services and communities.

The resource guide is divided into 3 main sections. The first section looks at basic concepts related to equity, such as identities and intersectionality, power & privilege, prejudice and discrimination. The concepts are illustrated by stories and reflection/discussion questions. The second section examines the different parts of identity of students and educators, and how these parts of identity relate to concepts of equity. The final section of the resource guide is all about equity and inclusive education, and looks at equity in the classroom, equity-based analysis, and what it means to be an ally.

This resource guide contains lots of stories and examples of how discrimination, harassment, privilege and systemic barriers play out in the lives of students and teachers on an everyday basis. It will be of particular interest to artist-educators who work within the school system or partner with educators.

A print copy of the Educator’s Equity Companion Guide can be purchased directly from Harmony Movement.This fall, the Companion Guide will also be launched in an e-book version, and will be complemented by a free new online course. The online course includes three modules and allows readers to dig deeper into the issues reflected in each chapter by providing additional resources such as videos, activities and links to websites with more information. Take a look at the Harmony Movement website to see all their guides and workbooks for educators, and contact publications@harmony.ca to place an order.

To learn more about the Educator’s Equity Companion Guide, please visit the ArtBridges Resource Portal.

-Skye Louis, ArtBridges Info Resource Developer
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