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Schools in Hamilton to apply “anti-colonial lens” to graduation ceremonies

An internal memo from the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board expects principals to apply an “anti-oppressive/anti-racist/anti-colonial lens” when planning this year’s commencement ceremonies.

Melanie Bennet
Mar 15, 2026
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An internal memo from the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board expects principals to apply an “anti-oppressive/anti-racist/anti-colonial lens” when planning this year’s commencement ceremonies.

Schools are instructed to follow “guiding principles” that “form the foundations” for elementary and secondary commencements, commonly understood as graduation ceremonies.

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