Parents of BIPOC Children - June Potluck Picnic in Sibelius Park
June (Exact Date and Time TBD)
|Jean Sibelius Square
Created by JICS parents for JICS parents, the BIPOC Group welcomes all parents of a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous or Person of Colour) student at JICS. Date TBC: June, Thursday OR Friday late afternoon. More information coming soon!
Registration closes Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 p.m.
Time & Location
June (Exact Date and Time TBD)
Jean Sibelius Square, 50 Kendal Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1L5, Canada
About The Event
Who we are: Created by JICS parents for JICS parents, the BIPOC Group welcomes all parents of a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous or Person of Colour) student at JICS.
Why: Foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the JICS community.
What: Through sharing safe space, collective/collaborative action, and celebrating differences that bring everyone together, we support and uplift the JICS parents of BIPOC children and their families.
How: Virtual and in-person meetings, socials, social media group (WhatsApp), and connecting with the Teacher’s Equity and Inclusion Committee. Potential activities include advocacy, coordination for cultural celebrations, and fundraising for special causes and campaigns. In everything, we create a safe space to enjoy community, identify issues, support one another, and celebrate differences.
Please kindly reach out to Adrienne Chan (Adrienne.chan@sunnybrook.ca) our Group WhatsApp and Technical Administrator, or Carissa Wong (647-882-7017) our Group Chair, if you have any questions, comments, or would like to be added to the Parents of JICS BIPOC Kids WhatsApp Group.
RSVP information…
Registration closes Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 p.m.