Human Rights Statement:
The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario is committed to:
– providing an environment for members that is free from harassment and discrimination at all provincial or local Federation sponsored activities;
– fostering the goodwill and trust necessary to protect the rights of all individuals within the organization;
– neither tolerating nor condoning behaviour that undermines the dignity or self-esteem of individuals or the integrity of relationships; and
– promoting mutual respect, understanding and co-operation as the basis of interaction among all members.
Harassment and discrimination on the basis of a prohibited ground are violations of the Ontario Human Rights Code and are illegal. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario will not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the Ontario Human Rights Code, at provincial or local Federation sponsored activities.
WROTL Territorial Acknowledgement:
As members of the Waterloo Region Occasional Teachers Local we recognize and give thanks to the traditional peoples of this territory, the Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-nah-bey), the Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and the Chonnonton (Chi-nawn-ton) people.
We hold deep respect for the history of this land now known as Waterloo Region, mindful of the impacts of the Haldimand Proclamation of 1784, between the Lakes Purchase (No. 3) and the Huron Tract Treaty (Treaty 29); agreements that have caused lasting harm and involve lands that were stolen.
As teachers and lifelong learners, we understand that learning is a journey. We carry the responsibility to share knowledge with our students and our communities. In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation honouring the enduring presence and contributions of all Indigenous people of Turtle Island who share this land with us.
We are thankful for the gifts of this land, for the strength of the community, and for the opportunity to gather today to support one another in the work that lies ahead.
Miigwitch