SD8 schools and workplaces are diverse, inclusive environments where staff and students can expect and have a right to safety, dignity, kindness and a caring and supportive learning and working environment. 

Every person in Canada has inherent human rights protected by federal, provincial, and territorial laws.

These laws are anchored by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982), the Canadian Human Rights Act (1977) and the B.C. Human Rights Code.