Michelle Munroe – ETT Anti-Racism Conference 2025 Presenter
Topic: Decoding Whiteness: Power and Privilege in Parent/Caregiver Engagement Description: This interactive workshop explores how whiteness shapes parent and caregiver engagement in schools, often influencing access, voice, and participation in educational spaces. Through critical discussion and reflection, participants will examine the role of privilege in shaping family-school interactions, uncover implicit biases, and explore strategies for […]
Marie Clarke-Walker – ETT Anti-Racism Conference 2025 Presenter
Topic: C190, or the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention Description: C190, or the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019, is the first international treaty to address violence and harassment in the world of work. It reflects a paradigm shift in labor policy by explicitly recognizing Violence and harassment as violations of workers’ rights. […]
Jay Martin – ETT Anti-Racism Conference 2025 Presenter
Topic: The Joke’s on Me: Mental Health, Racism & the Healing Power of Laughter Description: Various issues will be discussed including: Racism & Mental Health- will talk about how systemic racism can impact mental well-being, especially for marginalized communities and The Power of Representation: will talk about why it is important to see diverse voices […]
Patricia D’Heureux – ETT Anti-Racism Conference 2025 Presenter
Topic: Rights & Responsibilities in relation to Racial Discrimination or Harassment or accusations of such conduct in your role as a Teacher Description: This workshop will discuss situations that may arise involving Members being accused of racial discrimination or harassment or of failing to address such conduct by others, and/or situations where Members themselves are […]
Donna Alexander – ETT Anti-Racism Conference 2025 Presenter
Topic: Social Justice & Leadership: Beyond Struggle & Sacrifice Description: Black educators have a long history of activism, advocacy, and transformative leadership that has driven crucial changes for our children and community. However, the effect of Anti-Black racism and other social inequities and the fight for social justice often contributes to immense mental strain. This […]
David Mitchell – ETT Anti-Racism Conference 2025 Presenter
Topic: “Implicit Bias, What Do We Need to Know?” Description: As human being bias permeates our daily lives and impacts the discretionary elements of our decision making. This interactive workshop will assist participants to better appreciate what bias is and how it works in the human brain. The session content will also explore bias triggers […]
Dr. George Parris – ETT Anti-Racism Conference 2025 Presenter
Topic: MIND YOUR MENTAL HEALTH: USING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND RESILIENCE TO ADDRESS WORKPLACE BURNOUT Description: Burnout is a pervasive form of stress that is tied to work, and the instances of workforce burnout are on the rise. Burnout leaves employees feeling overwhelmed, and leads to disengagement, reduced productivity, increased turnover, and mental health challenges. Risk […]
Kojo ‘Tuch’ Mayne – ETT Anti-Racism Conference 2025 Presenter
Topic: LETS GROOVE! Description: The workshop will be about Hip Hop Culture & Dance. First starting with a short discussion on Defining what Hip-Hop Culture is, the benefits of teaching hip-hop dance in school, how to introduce it to your students, and how it aligns with MOE Curriculum and Policies. Concluding with a dance workshop where […]
Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon – ETT Anti-Racism Conference 2025 Presenter
Topic: Preparing for the New Mandated Black Canadian History Learning Expectations This workshop will highlight broad topics that are expected to be inclusive of the new mandated Black Canadian history learning expectations in grades 7 and 8 based on the existing curriculum framework. Dr. Henry-Dixon will provide an overview of some core knowledge, skills, strategies, […]
Ron Franklin – ETT Anti-Racism Conference 2025 Presenter
Ron Franklin Topic: The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario: An alternative forum for Unions and their members Using real life examples, this workshop will compare and contrast different ways in which Unions and/or their members can fight human rights-related injustice at work. It will also challenge Unions and their members to think outside of […]
