Live Podcast Event | Beyond Words

Language plays a powerful role in shaping what is tolerated, ignored, challenged, or normalized in schools. Harmful language doesn’t exist in isolation—it affects school climate, student safety, and a sense of belonging.

In partnership with , , and , our discussion will feature 4 panelists, who will discuss the role of language in both reinforcing harm and creating the conditions for more respectful, inclusive, and courageous school communities.

Hosted by Asante Haughton and Kritika Sharda, the discussion will explore how harmful language functions in schools, what responsibility different community members hold, and what it takes to build environments rooted in dignity, accountability, repair, and inclusion. Remaining true to The 44 North principle of grounding discussion in action, panelists will not only share what needs to change, but who has the power to create that change, and what courage and responsibility look like in practice. Rather than asking young people to share painful experiences for the benefit of others, the event is designed to honour youth insight, wisdom, agency, and vision.

Info: Food, music, socializing, photo booth, on-site counselling support, door prizes, and more!

Info: Speaker, writer, mental health advocate and co-host Asante Haughton will set the stage with a short talk on the theme of political anxiety and mental health.

Info: Panel discussion and live recording of the 'Life Outside the Box' podcast, followed by an opportunity for questions from the audience. Co-hosts Asante and Kritika will be joined by panelists Delux Yogarajah, Nina Charley & students Diara Jones and Safeyyah Imam.

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