A collective of Peel educators who are disrupting anti-Black racism in our union and schools, using anti-racist, anti-colonial principles. |#D19WeDemandAction|
Cdn election 2025: We are not talking enough about the epidemic of Indigenous deaths during police interactions. The @AFN_Updates called for a national investigation that gets to the heart of the deadly systemic problems in policing. Where is it? theglobeandmail.com/opinion/…
MEDIA STATEMENT: #ETFO responds to @OntHumanRights report on anti-Black racism, discrimination in Ontario schools
“All stakeholders, incl. unions, are complicit in the way anti-Black racism has been embedded into the fabric of the #OntEd system.”
etfo.ca/news-publications/me…#OnLab
March 26 online: Join OISE's Dr. Andrew B. Campbell in a profound exploration of identity and self-discovery in the context of colonial histories and their pervasive impact on personal and collective consciousness. buff.ly/WzolCID@CBSEOISE
🚨ATTENTION OSSTF D19 TBU MEMBERS🚨
We hope that you will take some time to reflect on the final week's provocation and then express yourself using the mode of communication that best works for you.
Check the Friday email to find out how to submit your response or DM us!
ALT There is a femme presenting person wearing a hat reading a book in front of a bookshelf. To their left, it reads: Education Fuels Liberation. Below this, it says, In a format of your choice (e.g., print, video, audio), briefly respond to the following provocation:
How do you use your subject area to help students understand that education can be a pathway towards liberation (e.g., personal, intellectual, collective, financial, etc.,)?
Check the Friday email for submission details!
Above this, there are photographs of three book covers that are titled Literacy is Liberation, Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, and Teaching Critical Thinking.
🚨ATTENTION OSSTF D19 TBU MEMBERS🚨
We hope that you will reflect on this week's provocation related to resisting through rest and then express yourself using the mode of communication that best works for you. Check the Friday email or DM to find out how to submit.
ALT On a beige background with brown circles spaced throughout, the title reads REST THROUGH RESISTANCE. Beside this are two ovals that feature text covers in them (Rest is Resistance and The Rest Deck) Below this, it says: In a format of your choice, briefly share your thoughts or feelings about the following quotation by Tricia Hersey: “You don’t want a seat at the table. The table is full of oppressors. You want a blanket and pillow down by the ocean. You want to rest. Exhaustion is not your legacy. Honor the divinity in yourself. Turn your back on grind culture. You are sacred.” Below this, it says: Check the Friday email for submission details!
🚨ATTENTION OSSTF D19 TBU MEMBERS🚨
We hope that you will take some time to reflect on this week's provocation related to amplifying Black voices (see flyer). Check the Friday email to find out how to submit your response by Fri. Feb. 21. 2025!
If you have any questions, DM us!
ALT On a blue background, a young light-skinned child is carrying a stack of books. To their right, three book covers appear (Disorientation, How to Love a Jamaican, and Kindred). To the left of the child, the instructions read: In a format of your choice (e.g., print, video, audio), briefly respond to the following provocation: How have you developed either one unit or an entire course that centres the literature, texts, and perspectives of Black authors and creators, and what has been the impact on student learning? Below this, it says, Check the Friday email for submission details!
🚨ATTENTION OSSTF D19 TBU MEMBERS🚨
We hope that you will take some time to reflect on this week's provocation and then express yourself using the mode of communication that best works for you! Check the Friday email to find out how to submit your response or DM us!
ALT On a blue and grey background, the title reads: Anti-Racism in Action. Below this is a quotation that states “Anti-racism education may be defined as an action-oriented strategy for institutional, systemic change to address racism and the interlocking systems of social oppression" (Dei 25). Below this, it says, Sharing Strengths and Successes. Below this, are the instructions that state: In a format of your choice (e.g., print, video, audio), briefly respond to the following provocation: How are you using anti-racist principles in your practice to help students understand how they can challenge or fight against anti-Black racism in various facets of their lives? At the very bottom, it says, Check the Friday email for submission details! To the right are three circles with book covers in each (Rehumanizing Math, Anti-Racist Writing Workshop, and Anti-Racism Education).
Join us at noon on Sunday for our official Campaign Launch!
You'll learn about my priorities, the work we've accomplished together, & hear from organizers, electeds & community members about why they're supporting me in this election.
To RSVP, email info@votesarahjama.ca 💜💛
❌CANCELLED❌ Unfortunately, due to low enrollment, we have had to cancel this workshop.
We look forward to scheduling another PD opportunity for you soon. This certainly won't be the last!
#ProfesionalDevelopment#racialjustice#D19OTBU
While we work on rescheduling an @OSSTF Workshop for OTs later this semester, why not sign up for the 2-hour Racial Justice Workshop? It’s scheduled for Fri Feb 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Educators' Centre Aud. We look forward to learning alongside you! bit.ly/3Nm5wLC
Hello Friends!
You’re invited to my campaign office grand opening and kickoff canvass. No experience necessary!
Meet us at 1425 Yonge St at 2pm on Saturday, Feb 1st to start the writ off right🧡
RSVP here: tspndp.ca/launch
.@ETFOPEEL MEDIA STATEMENT: @PeelSchools Cuts to Teacher Supports are a Direct Result of @FordNation Government Underfunding
“Our children’s education should not be treated as a line item to be slashed, but rather as an investment in the future.”
#ETFO#OntEd#OnLab
We are thrilled to learn that @EasyThePianoMan will be the NDP Candidate for Hamilton Mountain. Our community is in deep need of someone who understands the power of community, intellect and empathy. 1/3
It appears those $200 bribe cheques and a cold beer at 7-eleven may not be enough to get Ontarians to believe Doug Fords lies around why he’s called an expensive snap election during an affordability crisis when healthcare, edu, homelessness, jobs etc should be his priority.
New poll finds majority of Ontarians reject Doug Ford’s reason for calling an early election
Over six-in-ten Ontarians say Doug Ford’s Ontario PCs failed to accomplish goals from last election and “do not deserve to be re-elected”
pressprogress.ca/new-poll-fi…#onpoli#cdnpoli
Black people do not experience less pain than white folks.
Our skin is not thicker than white folks.
We do not have different kidney function than white folks.
Our bodies don’t take to vaccines differently than white folks.
Race is a social construct.
Racism is not.
🚨Attention OSSTF D19 TBU Members🚨
During the month of February, DABRAC will be sharing reflection prompts for educators to respond to, which will be featured in the Friday emails from the president starting *next* Friday. Stay tuned!
For more details, see the flyer below.👇🏾
ALT On a blue background appears a photograph of a Black person with short hair, wearing glasses and headphones looking down with pen and writing pad in hand. The title reads FOUR WEEKS of Reflecting on Our Practice. Below it says: Take part in this four-week long reflection process by engaging with weekly provocations. If you wish to be considered for a chance to receive free resources, submit your reflections to DABRAC.
Share your thoughts!
Themes & Due Dates:
Week 1: Anti-Racism in Action
Week 2: Amplifying Black Voices
Week 3: Resisting Through Rest
Week 4: Education Fuels Liberation
Stay tuned for weekly provocations that will be shared between February 7 and February 28 via the Friday emails!