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Free To Be Conference was successful despite the weather

Rosalind Russell
By Rosalind Russell
Despite the weather over the last week, the Free To Be Conference hosted by the Rainbow District School Board was a big success.
Last Friday, Espanola High School art teacher Jayson Stewart hosted a watercolour painting workshop with more than 50 students who created their own affirming artwork.
The Board hosted the half-day symposium aimed at creating and enhancing school-based supports for students in grades 7 and 8 who are members or have friends or family in the 2SLGBTQI+.
Since its inception in 2009, the event has expanded to include poverty, race, culture and disabilities.
During the event, students took part in various workshops.
A half-day symposium for students in Grades 9 to 12 will take place on Friday, May 9th.
Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: rrussell@moosefm.com or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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