Equity and Inclusion: ETFO Making a Difference (From the General Secretary)
As a teacher federation, ETFO has a lot in common with other unions and teacher federations.
Indigenous
The Essential Voice of Canadian Teachers (CTF Report)
I was delighted to speak at ETFO’s annual general meeting in August – my first speak- ing engagement as president of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation. As I begin my two-year term, I look forward to working with both President Sam Hammond and General Secretary Gene Lewis, who are memb
The Changing Face of Canada’s Classrooms (Equity and Women's Services)
Canada is changing: we are rapidly becoming a more diverse country. Our population, our students, our communities, and our workforce look much different than they did a mere two decades ago. Canada is touted as the land of fairness, opportunity, and equality.
Understanding the Legacy of Residential Schools
The education of First Nations children in Canada has a dark history. Today, as Grand Chief Stan Beardy told ETFO's annual meeting, inadequate funding means many students have to leave their families and communities to get an education.
Our School Drum: Building Community and Relationships
Back at school Jenny presented the idea of creating a school drum to the school staff. The timing could not have been better. ETFO had selected Sioux Mountain Public School to participate in the “Danny Schools” project. It provided funds and teacher release time to help schools develop and implement strategies to strengthen relationships in the school community and ultimately improve student learning.
Following Her Passion Creates a Leader
It brings a smile to my face when I look back and recall just how I came to the profession that I now am truly passionate about and fully committed to.
Aboriginal Women Practicing Leadership
My understanding of leadership as practised by Aboriginal women is derived from my experiences working with, reading, listening to, and sometimes observing from a distance the work of Aboriginal women.
Exploring Traditional Ways Online
It’s an unusual experience for the children of the First Nations School (FNS) in Toronto’s downtown east end to have a bearskin, with the animal’s head still attached, spread out in their room.
Members Commitment Creates Successful Event ( Your Federation)
Aboriginal Education Day at the Rogers Centre is an annual event that is the culmination of planning and hard work by ETFO’s Aboriginal Standing Committee.
CTF Spearheads Movement Against Video Game (CTF Report)
An international coalition of teacher organizations has joined in an unprecedented effort to condemn bullying and cyber bullying in all its forms.