Register for the Eid Celebration 2025 at Thorncliffe Park Public School
All are invited to join the upcoming Eid Celebration: Building community and affirming Muslim identities. We are excited to cohost this event between the ETT Committee for Anti-Racism and Thorncliffe Park Public School. This event will feature award-winning author and storyteller Rukhsana Khan, and attendees can enjoy a family meal, book raffle and free Henna […]
ETT Awards Nominations 2024-2025
DEADLINE EXTENDED The Elementary Teachers of Toronto, encourages excellence by recognizing union members with awards. As a means to strengthen relations, inspiring long-term participation and advocacy ETT celebrating achievements of our members. Applications must be received at awards@ett.on.ca no later than Tuesday, May 12, 2025 at 4 pm. We will be honouring award recipients at […]
ETT Anti-Racism Conference Program and Workshop Registration
Thank you for your interest in attending the ETT Anti-Racism Conference for 2025. Below you will find the full conference program, information on our workshop presenters. Scroll to the bottom to register for the workshops of your choice. Full Conference Program 8:30-9:10 a.m. – Continental Breakfast 9:11-9:25- Opening ceremonies 9:25-9:29-Introduction of Tim Wise 9:30-10:30- Mr. […]
Cheryl Ann Ewan – ETT Anti-Racism Conference 2025 Presenter
Topic: Achieving Work-Life Balance for Teachers Description: This interactive workshop will explore strategies to balance professional and personal lives effectively. Participants will learn practical techniques to manage workload, reduce stress, and enhance well-being. Duration: 2–3 hours Format: Interactive presentation, group activities, discussions, and self-reflection Bio: With over a decade of experience in the social […]
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 […]
