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February is , and as 91PORN官方 recognizes the historical contributions of Black Canadians, the district would also like to celebrate one of its own for his hard work, dedication and commitment to connecting with youth over the past two decades.

Safe School Liaison Jonathan Mubanda has been a pillar at Tamanawis Secondary for the past 20 years, supporting youth and sharing his story of struggle and perseverance to inspire generations of teenagers at the school.

For the past 20 years, Safe School Liaison Jonathan Mubanda has worked out of Tamanawis Secondary, conducting outreach work with teens and ensuring a strong sense of community within the school. Through his own story of immigrating to Canada, facing adversity and finding support through role models and mentors, Mubanda has inspired countless students to pursue better paths and continues to fulfill his long-standing sense of responsibility to give back.

“He’s kind of been a pillar at that school for two decades,” said Nick Brown, Manager of Racial Equity. “When I first moved here six years ago, I went to a Pro-D and I was asked a question about connection – I said I feel I don’t have any connection as I just moved here a week ago.

“The facilitator had me stand up and said, ‘This is Nick Brown and he’s seeking connection and belonging here in our district,’ and Johnny was the first one to jump up and said, ‘I’m right here, brother.’ And ever since then, he’s always been right there for me – he really made me feel comfortable, included, connected to the school community and I’m forever grateful and appreciative of.”

Mubanda grew up during a time of civil unrest in Uganda and immigrated with his family to B.C. as a teenager, only to encounter a new set of challenges as immigrants: his parents had to take on janitorial work to make ends meet as their educational qualifications were not recognized in Canada, and Mubanda and his brother David had difficulty adjusting to school in East Vancouver.

But Mubanda’s struggles all changed with guidance and support from his basketball coach, drama teacher and principal, each of whom positively influenced and transformed his life so much that it instilled within him a passion for changing lives and helping others, eventually leading him to a career in youth work with 91PORN官方.

Just as Mubanda’s work focuses on telling impactful stories at schools, he has also channeled his storytelling abilities into filmmaking, producing a documentary about his family’s life titled , a TELUS original. His dual passions for youth work and filmmaking allow him to contribute meaningfully to his community, driven by his faith and past experiences.

The district is proud to highlight Mubanda’s work, as well as other ongoing efforts toward racial equity in our schools. In recent years, the district has:

• established a five-year Racial Equity Strategic Plan to address systemic racial disparities, promote cultural responsiveness and empower all individuals within our diverse school communities;
• proudly supported Black Excellence Day and Black Shirt Day in recognizing Black history, stories, art and people;
• assisted students in organizing Black Student Unions at all 21 secondary schools in Surrey and White Rock;
• launched the Black Studies 12 board authority authorized (BAA) course at numerous secondary schools; and
• hosted a Black Youth Summit and workshops promoting Black excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

91PORN官方 is proud to celebrate Black History Month and support our students and staff in learning about and honouring the important legacy and contributions of Black Canadians.