Join us for the ETT Anti-Racism Conference 2025, a powerful gathering of educators, activists, and community leaders committed to dismantling anti-Black racism and fostering truly inclusive learning environments.
This year’s conference will feature thought-provoking keynotes, dynamic workshops, and in-depth discussions that equip participants with practical strategies to challenge systemic racism, engage in meaningful anti-racist education, and create safe and affirming spaces for all students.
Conference Details:
Date & Time:
- Friday, April 4th, 2025 | 7 pm – 9 pm
- Saturday, April 5th, 2025 | 9 am – 3 pm
Location:
- York University – Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change (EUC)
- Main Event: Room 140 HNES
- Breakout Rooms: 138 HNES, 141 HNES, 142 HNES, 143 HNES
Address: 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
Registration Deadline: April 2, 2025. Register using the form below.
🔥 What to Expect:
✅ Keynote Speaker: Tim Wise
We are thrilled to welcome Tim Wise, one of the most prominent anti-racism educators and authors in North America. Wise has spent decades exposing the roots of systemic racism, white privilege, and inequality, delivering compelling, evidence-based strategies for dismantling oppression. His keynote will focus on the realities of anti-Black racism in education, the dangers of performative equity, and the urgent need for action-driven change in schools and society.
✅ 10 Interactive Workshops
We are curating an exciting lineup of workshops, including:
- C-190 and the Labour Movement – Understanding the International Labour Organization’s landmark convention against violence and harassment at work.
- Black Curriculum & Historical Erasure – With historian Natasha Henry, addressing the gaps in Black history education.
- Sports & Anti-Black Racism – Examining the intersection of race and athletics.
- Human Rights, Policing & Incarceration – With Ron Franklin, focusing on the criminalization of Black communities and its impact on education.
- Parent Engagement & Community Organizing – Led by Michelle Monroe, strategies for empowering families in racial justice advocacy.
- Workplace Discrimination & Equity Rights – Exploring systemic barriers Black educators face and legal protections available.
🌍 A Conference Rooted in Black Liberation
This conference was originally scheduled as a Black History Month event, but due to logistical shifts, it is now happening in April. However, its core remains deeply rooted in the ongoing struggle for Black liberation and the fight against anti-Black racism in education and beyond.
🌿 Additional Conference Features:
☕ Light Refreshments Provided – Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be available.
🎤 Accessible AV & Hybrid Options – We will be utilizing Owl camera technology for those joining remotely.
🧭 Easy Registration Process – Skip the line with QR code check-in upon arrival.
🕌 Prayer & Quiet Room Available – Room 143 HNES will be reserved for prayer, meditation, and quiet reflection.
💰 Community Access & Registration:
We are committed to making this event accessible to all. While ETT members will have priority access, we are exploring a pay-what-you-can model for community members, labor activists, and educators from other unions.
🔹 Waged attendees (non-ETT members): Suggested donation
🔹 Unwaged attendees: Free access
📌 How to Register:
Sign up today! Spots are limited and registration closes on April 2, 2025.
