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Open to ALL individuals 12+ who live/work/attend school in ANY “M” postal code.  First doses only; drop-ins welcome. 

More info: Mobile and pop-up vaccine clinics in East Toronto | Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto East Health Network (MGH/TEHN)

The Government of Ontario recently announced that school boards will provide In-Person and Virtual Learning options for the 2021-22 school year.

With this in mind, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) will be asking families to complete an online Selection Form for In-Person or Virtual Learning in mid-August. Read more here.

The ROM is calling for submissions of original works of art that reflect life in the pandemic through the eyes of kids and teens (4 – 18 years). See more here.

The temporary resident to permanent resident pathway is a limited-time pathway to permanent residence. It is for certain temporary residents who are currently working in Canada and their families. You may be eligible for permanent residence if you recently graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution.

More information here.

Serving communities and individuals who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, including Black and racialized youth, the program will place particular emphasis on youth who have dropped out of school or who are at risk of dropping out.

Youth will receive ongoing mentorship, peer support, and other supports to obtain a summer job placement while they enroll and complete at least one summer credit course.

For more information, click here.

This FREE online conference will provide resources, tools and advice for community agencies which run tutoring, reading and other online learning programs for school-age students (JK to Gr. 12) who live in under-resourced communities.

Wed June 9 am – 12:30 pm

For flyer and registration, click here.

Dear Parents, Guardians, Caregivers, and Students,

For more than a year now, COVID-19 has dominated the globe, including here in Toronto. But the devastation unfolding in India right now, as a result of the pandemic, is incomprehensible as the virus ravages the world’s second most populous country.

Our hearts and thoughts are with our South Asian students, staff and families who are disproportionately impacted by this crisis that is seeing record infections and deaths during this frightening third wave surge. I have no doubt that being so far away from family and friends is distressing and frightening. Please know that we see you and we are here to support you in any way we can. 

Below is a list of resources and services you can access. Please join our Virtual Office Hours to speak with someone from our mental health and well-being team or connect with your child’s school who may help offer some grace during this challenging time.  

We hope that through the support of our global community, including Canada’s contribution of urgent medical aid, India is able to recover from this humanitarian crisis. Our TDSB community stands with you and grieves with you for all that we have lost this year as a community.

Alexander Brown                             Karen Falconer 

Chair of the Board                           Interim Director of Education

Read this message in:

• Arabic
• Bengali
• Farsi
• Hindi
• Punjabi
• Tamil

​​​​​​​Mental Health and Well-Being Supports for the South Asian Community

• University Health Network – Asian Mental Health 
• HONG FOOK
• Community Family Services Ontario
• Muslim Family and Child Services
• ICNA RELIEF CANADA
• South Asian Canadians Health and Social Services – SACHSS
• COVID-19 Helpline for South Asians in the GTA
• Mental Health Toronto
• Centre For Addiction And Mental Health (CAMH)
• South Asian Women’s Centre

South Asian Mental Health Resources (SOCH)

Youth Week is a time to honour youth involvement and celebrate the active participation of youth within our communities. Youth Week promotes opportunities to help youth achieve mental and physical well-being, develop essential skills, and participate meaningfully in their communities.

A full list of events and registration details can be found on the Youth Week website at www.toronto.ca/youthweek

20 post-secondary institutions across Canada involved in Science Rendezvous on Saturday, May 8th.  There are over 120 science-based fun challenges for kids, teens and parents to check out.  

Register here https://www.guelphhumber.ca/events/sr-2021

Update from TDSB

Update from TCDSB

Update from Conseil Scolaire Viamonde

Update from MonAvenir Scolaire Catholique

COVID-19 School Information for Parents and Caregivers – City of Toronto