About RCH
Race Relations, Cross Cultural Understanding and Human Rights (RCH) aims to advance social justice and equity in all sectors of our education community. RCH provides in-school support through regional coordinators and student support workers.
Student Support Worker program, developed from the BLAC Report on Education (1994), aims to assist students of Black/African and Indigenous descent to achieve success in their educational endeavours by creating a positive and supportive learning environment. Under the direction of the RCH Coordinators, Student Support Workers provide services in cooperation with school principals and staff, and assist in creating bridges to alleviate gaps in educational opportunities; they are part of a team, which includes students, families, principals, teachers, support staff and at times community agencies. Student Support Workers are assigned to schools on an annual basis, based on need.
Other RCH services and support include, but are not limited to:
- Promoting inclusive education for students of all beliefs, races, religions, cultures and lifestyles
- Providing anti-racism, anti-discrimination and anti-homophobic education to students, staff and the school community
- Providing counseling and intervention with regards to bullying and/or cyber-bullying
- Engaging in outreach and consultation processes with appropriate community partners
- Developing professional development opportunities for staff related to RCH
Referral for RCH support can be initiated by teachers and/or school principals who should be contacted first regarding specific concerns or questions related to your child’s experience(s). Individuals may reach out directly to the Student Support Worker assigned to their student’s school or to the RCH Coordinators.
The primary role of the Student Support Worker (SSW) is to provide support for students of Black/African and Indigenous descent. We recognize both the challenges and successes that students experience during their time in the public education system. SSWs support students in order to strive toward a successful public-school experience. The goal is to be a supportive resource to students.
Family Resources
African Canadian Services Branch
Delmore Buddy Daye Learning Institute Scholarship Guide
Inspire – Indigenous Bursaries & Scholarships
African Canadian Services Branch
Black Educators Association (BEA)
Council on African Canadian Education (CACE)
Mi’kmaw Conservation Group – Kids Corner
Contact Us:
For more information about SSRCE’s RCH policies and resources, contact us at 902-543-2468 or receptionist@ssrce.ca.
Additional Resources:
SSRCE Policy 225 – Race Relations, Cross Cultural Understanding, and Human Rights