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REPORT TO THE 2015 ANNUAL MEETING ON 

ETFO’S EQUITY AND WOMEN’S PROGRAMS

EQUITY WORKSHOPS

Equity and Women’s Services workshops provide equity training to all members, in formats that can be 
modified for after-school meetings, professional development days or weekend conferences. Forty-
six equity workshops were delivered in 2014-2015; 36 were sponsored by teacher locals, seven by OT 
locals, and one by a DECE local. The following Equity Workshops were available in 2014-2015:

Addressing Islamophobia: A Discussion for Educators

This workshop builds awareness of Islamophobia, critically examines personal and professional 
biases, and explores resources to meet the diverse needs of schools.

Equity 101

An introduction to fundamental ideas and the legal context of equity work.

Everyone is Able. 

An introduction to new resources designed to increase sensitivity to and awareness of issues 
around abilities/disabilities, including curriculum resources for use with students.

LGBTQ Awareness in Primary Classrooms

Even our youngest students may confront issues of homophobia and heterosexism, in relation 
to their families and peers as well as to their own gender identities. This workshop is designed to 
assist educators in exploring these issues and including all children and families in our schools.

Les racines de l’égalité

This French-language resource, designed for use in French Immersion, Extended French and Core 
French JK-8 classrooms, is introduced in this workshop.

Re-Thinking White Privilege

An exploration of white privilege, building awareness and understanding of what educators can do 
to re-think their own privilege.

Roots of Equality

This workshop introduces members to the Roots of Equality resource, designed to help foster students’ 
healthy, equal relationships, and raise awareness of violence against women. Lesson plans for grades 
1-8 explore the following themes: Family, Friends, School, Community Connections and Media. 

Social Justice Begins With Me

Designed to help teachers address issues of equity and social justice in their classrooms and assist 
students in developing awareness and understanding of these issues. 

Welcoming and Supporting LGBTQ Families

Participants discuss how to foster positive communication with LGBTQ families, use of inclusive 
language and curriculum connections. 

Woman Abuse Affects Our Children

ETFO partners with Springtide Resources in this program, which provides workshops for members 
on the effects of woman abuse on children and how educators can help.

For next year, two new workshops will be offered:

Deconstructing Stereotypes of Aboriginal People 

engages participants in courageous 

conversations on challenging issues while deconstructing negative attitudes and beliefs regarding