Streaming era prompts cartoon character redesigns across brands
A wave of brand overhauls targets racist imagery in Looney Tunes, Aunt Jemima, Uncle Ben, and Mrs. Butterworth. HBO Max reportedly trims Elmer Fudd and Yosemite Sam weapons with a wake themed makeover while PepsiCo Mars ConAgra retire iconic figures to curb systemic racism following social media pressure.
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Opposition to defunding police calls for increased funding
Letter argues against defunding and urges higher police funding to maintain staffing equipment and civilian oversight. It cites Covid-19 unemployment and Stats Canada data linking higher unemployment with more homicides, warning reduced funding could increase danger.
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Reconciliation and Indigenous Education in Canada
The piece argues reconciliation is essential for progress and cites systemic inequities in Canada, noting the U S example and domestic issues. Mountain View began a yearlong consultation with First Nations Elders and Indigenous services to craft a divisional Indigenous Education Framework guiding inclusive education and decision making.
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MVSD Advances Indigenous Reconciliation in Education
Mountain View School Division outlines обновленный Indigenous Academic Achievement program and Treaty Land Acknowledgement, detailing partnerships with Elders, cultural teachings, and a division wide professional development day led by Dr. Niigaan Sinclair in 2017 to foster truth and reconciliation.
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