Ottawa's largest school board moves toward inclusive commencement ceremonies

Some schools under the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board have already made their graduation ceremonies more inclusive in recent years. A vote by trustees next month could make wider participation at the ceremonies a requirement across all schools.

Ottawa's largest school board moves toward inclusive commencement ceremonies
A picture of graduates in robes and mortar and tassles, taken from behind.

Some schools under the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board have already made their graduation ceremonies more inclusive in recent years. A vote by trustees next month could make wider participation at the ceremonies a requirement across all schools.