Equity and Social Justice

As a local in one of the world’s most diverse cities, ETT has a responsibility to promote tolerance, acceptance, and understanding within the public education system and the community-at-large. The Equity and Social Justice Committee seeks to achieve these important goals through activities that are reflective of its diverse membership, and by studying issues relating to curriculum, hiring, and the celebration of diversity.

The Equity and Social Justice Committee meets approximately once a month in the ETT office.

ETT celebrates Black History Month

February is Black History Month! ETT recommends the following resources and events to promote Black History Month. Check back for updates from now and

Generation Black—You’re next

The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario in collaboration with Black community organizations and educational stakeholders is hosting Generation Black: You’re Next! Generation Black: You’re

FNMI Seminar—In Their Own Voices

ETT’s Anti-Racism, Equity, and Social Justice Committee (ARESJ) presents: In Their Own Voices—Conversations with Ruth Green and Martha Toulouse—Speaking to “The Dish with One Spoon”

Indigenous and Workers of Colour (IWOC) Conference 2022

This year’s virtual program is going to be action-packed, with inspiring speakers, skills-based workshops, and opportunities for diverse workers  to connect with other union

ETT statement on the Buffalo mass shooting and the concern of rising extreme white supremacist groups—May 17, 2022

ETT was horrified by the news of this weekend’s devastating shooting in Buffalo, New York, where 10 people lost their lives to racially motivated

Asian Heritage Month Author Series—May 25

The ETT Anti-Racism, Equity, and Social Justice Committee is hosting virtual events to promote Asian Heritage Month. This event is open to all ETT

Asian Heritage Month Author Series—May 18

The ETT Anti-Racism, Equity, and Social Justice Committee is hosting virtual events to promote Asian Heritage Month. This event is open to all ETT

Asian Heritage Month Author Series—May 11

The ETT Anti-Racism, Equity, and Social Justice Committee is hosting virtual events to promote Asian Heritage Month. This event is open to all ETT

CALL IT OUT—Confronting Anti-Black Racism

Come and join us for “real talk” about anti-Black racism. Share, Listen, Learn, and create individual and collective action plans to confront, address and

Hybrid Equity & Human Rights Conference—The Struggle Continues

The Anti-Racism, Equity, and Social Justice will be hosting the Virtual Equity & Human Rights Conference on Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 8:45 a.m.–2:45 p.m.

Executive Liaison(s)

Maria Abbruzzese

416-708-8458

mabbruzzese@ett.on.ca

Ricardo Rodriguez

416-708-8496

rrodriguez@ett.on.ca