The ETFO eNewsletter Vol. 11 No. 2 - September 22, 2016
New Editions - Professional Judgement Matters
In our last eNewsletter ETFO announced a new resource series for teacher and occasional teacher members entitled Professional Judgement Matters.

Two new issues in the series are now available on the ETFO website:  
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New FNMI Resources

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The following resources were recently posted on the ETFO Spirit Horse website:

ETFO FNMI Brochure - 'What have you heard? An introduction to the Indigenous Peoples of Canada.' This resource was designed to introduce ETFO members to FNMI people, the legacy of Canada's relationship with Indigenous peoples and the move to reconciliation by addressing common statements that exist in our society regarding FNMI people. 

First Nations, Mtis and Inuit Growth Chart Literacy Prompts, Grades K-8. This companion resource supports members utilizing the FNMI texts listed in the ETFO Growth Chart by introducing diverse worldviews, perspectives and presence of Indigenous experiences, histories, knowledge and philosophies through the texts, literacy prompts and enrichment activities.  
E-Women: A new online networking site

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E-Women is ETFO'S new online networking site for Racialized, FNMI, Persons with a Disability and LGBTQ Women Members.

Members will participate in two face-to-face sessions and three online modules. These will include discussions and readings to explore participants' leadership roles in both the school and the union.

For more information on this program, please see this flyer
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Online Book Clubs

ETFO Online Book Clubs are structured as four weekly online sessions, approximately two hours in length and feature small group sizes. Participants are expected to log in for an hour or two each week, read postings and engage in online threaded discussions.

There are currently two Online Book Clubs being offered:

Perspectives and the Truth and Reconciliation. This program aims to engage members in rich dialogue while learning about the diversity of Aboriginal peoples, perspectives, the residential school system, and reconciliation. Register by October 14.

Learning Together: A Teachers' Guide to Combined Grades. This Online Book Club offers practical strategies, clearly defined criteria and sample templates which support the successful organization and management of combined grade classes. Register by October 3.

Leaders for Tomorrow

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Leaders for Tomorrow is an intensive, year-long leadership development opportunity for women ETFO members who self-identify as First Nations, M�tis and Inuit (FNMI); racialized; person with a disability; and/or LGBTQ.

The program includes a variety of workshops and experiences related to leadership roles within ETFO both locally and provincially. The course is designed to enhance leadership skills within an inclusive, anti-racist/anti-oppression framework.

For more information, please see this flyer
Gender & Sexuality 101 - Call for Writers & Presenters

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ETFO is looking for members who are interested in being involved in a writing team to develop a new workshop about transgender inclusion in schools. We are also seeking presenters for the same workshop.

For more information, please see this call for writers and presenters or contact Adam Peer at the provincial office: 1-888-838-3836 extension 2239, [email protected]. Register online at https://events.etfo.org.
  • Members are encouraged to get involved in the new Canadian Labour Congress campaign in support of proportional representation. For more information, please visit the ETFO website.
  • White Privilege Symposium - Canada. This two-day event will take place on September 30 and October 1, 2016 at Brock University. It will use a format of guest speakers and group workshops to examine the impacts of, and solutions to, racial and cultural oppression. For more information please visit www.wpsc.ca.
     
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