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Joined May 2014
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Vanessa Stoby retweeted
Education Forum goes digital! The digital edition of #EducationForum is officially launched and our first feature is of Pat Wright - a trailblazing educator, equity leader, and union pioneer. She was the first Black elected official to the OSSTF/FEESO Provincial Executive, representing members nationally and internationally. Pat's poem creates space for reflection, emotion, and meaning, especially when conversations about censorship feel charged or complex. This piece invites readers to pause, reflect, and engage before moving into analysis and debate. Stay tuned on our social media for more phenomenal #EducationForum articles and features and also visit education-forum.ca/
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Let's come together to celebrate the diversity, courage, and resilience of the 2SLGBTQIA community and raise political awareness of current issues they face. Please support and take part in events taking place in Ontario bit.ly/4nYNWPb/ #PRIDE2026 #Fierté2026
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FAA becomes the FIRST CANADIAN EVER to reach the Quarter-final Round in each Grand Slam! 😱🇨🇦 • Australian Open • Roland-Garros • Wimbledon • US Open
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June is National Indigenous History Month. This is a time for people in Canada to come together and celebrate First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples; a time to reflect on, listen and learn from the diverse experiences and knowledge of Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island and recognize their contributions - past and present. For many Canadians, the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada was, and in some cases still is - unknown due to a history of colonization. We use this month as a time to reflect on the past and look to the future. Together we can amplify the voices and strengths of Indigenous youth, leaders and communities by highlighting their contributions and showing up to affirm calls for change. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4fcsnIC #NIHM2026
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A new report from the @ccpa reveals that Ontario’s education funding shortfall has continued to grow, reaching $6.4 billion since 2018. The outcomes of these cuts have been: ➡️increased waitlists for special education supports ➡️under resourced classrooms ➡️aging infrastructure ➡️no reduction in class sizes ➡️anti-racism programs and additional supports for students from lower-income are eliminated We can't fix schools without funding them. Check out the full article ➡️ bit.ly/4uOIgJM
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Will you remember the time? From an exclusive Carribbean cuisine buffet to a fashion show led by Black youth designers. You're not going to want to miss our 2nd Annual Black Youth Excellence Gala! 📅 Friday, May 29, 2026 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM byryouth.ca/black-youth-gala…
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NEW: Ontario’s opposition party is calling on the Ford government to fire its newly-appointed school supervisor in Peel Region, after an email was mistakenly distributed identifying teachers at risk of layoffs. Watch the heated question period exchange here:
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NEW: Government-supervised school board mistakenly distributes email identifying teachers at risk of layoffs, raising serious privacy concerns & prompting Ontario's privacy watchdog to look into the incident. My first official byline with @Thetrilliumca: thetrillium.ca/insider-news/…
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Today is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQIA people, also known as Red Dress Day. We honour those who are missing and those whose lives were taken, and we stand with their families, loved ones, and communities. This crisis is ongoing and rooted in colonial violence, racism, and misogyny. Awareness is not enough. Wear red. Learn the truth. Support Indigenous-led organizations. Demand justice and real, sustained action from all levels of government.
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Looking to secure some funding for your future? 🎓 Our 2nd Annual Black Youth Excellence Gala is back & we are officially accepting scholarship applications! There are 11 scholarships available: trades, business, needs based, education & much more. #Blackexcellence #classof2026
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Canadian sports broadcasting icon Vic Rauter signs off for one last time. After nearly 41 years with TSN, the #WMCC Gold Medal Game was Vic's final broadcast. Thank you, @TSNVicRauter 🥹❤️
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Good Morning! Hands UP if we want access to @fordnation personal cell phone records more than pepper spray! 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿 The distractions are not working. #onpoli
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Gender equality can only be achieved if #AllWomen and girls are included. This means #LGBTIQ women too! Your voice is your power – raise it! Together, we can create a truly free and equal world for all. #IWD2026 @UN_Women
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✊🏼 Stand up ✊ Speak up ✊🏿 Show up Women are being targeted, abused and erased. On International Women's Day, we are defending rights, demanding justice and taking action. #ForAllWomenAndGirls, we’ll never back down. 🔗 unwo.men/8mOM50YqGZU #IWD2026
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We're back by popular demand. Our 2nd annual Black Youth Excellence Gala ✨ 🎓 Scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education & beyond 🎨 Showcasing Black youth artists & fashion designers 🎶 @itsdjlovejones 🍽 Dinner, dancing & grab bags byryouth.ca #BHM
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Dad takeover on the dual moguls podium at #MilanoCortina2026 🥹❤️
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Today is the start of Black History Month 2026, we celebrate the profound contributions, leadership and creativity of Black communities in Canada and around the world. This year’s theme - “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations - From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries” - invites us to honour the legacy of Black leaders who have shaped our country and our sector, while uplifting the innovators and visionaries building a more just future. During this month plan meaningful ways to engage, learn, and amplify Black voices through: ✅attend community and cultural events ✅support Black owned businesses and creators ✅join or organize educational learning or workshops ✅amplify voices on social media ✅dive into continued learning for 365 days of the year Find out more by going to the OSSTF/FEESO resources bit.ly/4qUb5TE #BHM2026 #BlackHistoryMonth
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“Let’s go Canada!” 🙌🇨🇦 Team Canada is making their way to Milano Cortina 2026 Presented by @AirCanada
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Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview in March 2025 with the understanding it would only be released after her death. This is her final message from it.
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Hillary Clinton: "When I hear people like Kennedy talking about getting back to a time where we aren't vaccinating, we're drinking raw milk -- yeah, and people didn't live! I mean, this is so crazy, it's so wrongheaded, it's so shortsighted and it's going to cause deaths ... it already is costing lives"
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