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Women's Issues

ETFO’s commitment to advancing gender equality is embedded within its organizational commitment, women’s programming and myriad resources for locals and learning communities.


Video: It's Elementary

This video is a brief history of Ontario's public elementary teachers and their federations. It is an updated version of the It's Elementary video that was released in 2018. 


By viewing the video, you will learn about the history of teachers in Ontario, ETFO and its predecessor organizations, the challenges they faced, and the victories they achieved.

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Video: Women Change Makers: Taking Action for Social Justice: 

Real, lasting social change can only be achieved if we all participate. The women featured in this video have taken real action for social justice.


Some of them are well known, others less so – but what connects them is an unshakable commitment to working for social change.


The small, incremental shifts toward a more just society can only be made if we all contribute.

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