Canada officially recognizes Pink Shirt/Anti-Bullying Day annually on the last Wednesday of February. This is a day to remind ourselves of the importance of respect for one another.

The theme for this year is Sprinkle Kindness.
What is bullying?
Bullying is a form of aggression where there is a power imbalance; the person doing the bullying has power over the person being victimized. In additional to any physical trauma incurred, bullying can result in serious emotional problems, including anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression.
Types of bullying
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Physical bullying: using physical force or aggression against another person (e.g., hitting)
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Verbal bullying: using words to verbally attack someone (e.g., name-calling)
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Social/relational bullying: trying to hurt someone through excluding them, spreading rumours or ignoring them (e.g., gossiping)
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Cyberbullying: using electronic media to threaten, embarrass, intimidate, or exclude someone, or to damage their reputation (e.g., sending threatening text messages).
This theme presents us with an important reminder in our current reality where there is so much suffering, anxiety and depression. Let us continue to sprinkle kindness, hope and encouragement wherever we are.
Canadá reconoce oficialmente el Día de la Camisa Rosa/Contra el Acoso Escolar cada año el último miércoles de febrero. Este es un día para recordarnos la importancia del respeto mutuo.
El tema de este año es Espolvorear la Amabilidad.
¿Qué es el acoso escolar?
El acoso escolar es una forma de agresión en la que existe un desequilibrio de poder; la persona que acosa tiene poder sobre la persona acosada. Además del trauma físico que puede causar, el acoso escolar puede provocar graves problemas emocionales, como ansiedad, baja autoestima o depresión.
Tipos de acoso escolar
- Acoso físico: uso de la fuerza física o la agresión contra otra persona (por ejemplo, golpear).
- Acoso verbal: utilizar palabras para atacar verbalmente a alguien (por ejemplo, insultar).
- Acoso social/relacional: intentar hacer daño a alguien excluyéndolo, difundiendo rumores o ignorándolo (por ejemplo, chismorrear).
- Ciberacoso: utilizar medios electrónicos para amenazar, avergonzar, intimidar o excluir a alguien, o para dañar su reputación (por ejemplo, enviar mensajes de texto amenazantes).
Este tema nos presenta un recordatorio importante en nuestra realidad actual, donde hay tanto sufrimiento, ansiedad y depresión. Sigamos esparciendo bondad, esperanza y ánimo dondequiera que estemos.
to the sick and ailing among us.
Cancer is more than just a medical diagnosis – it’s a deeply personal matter. Behind every diagnosis lies a unique human story – stories of grief, pain, healing, resilience, love and more. That’s why a people-centred approach to cancer care that fully integrates each individual’s unique needs, with compassion and empathy, leads to the best health outcomes.
In 1917 on the death of Sister M. Joseph Kelly, who had been a member of the first General Council of the new congregation of the Sisters of Mercy of Newfoundland, Sister M. Antonio replaced her on the Council.


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