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April 15, 2026 Gearing Up is an exciting new two-day program that uses an anti-oppressive framework to help women members from equity-deserving groups in their first five years learn more about their union, workers’ rights, and how to get involved in ETFO and at their school. This program is for women in their first five years of ETFO membership who self-identify with one or more equity-deserving groups - 2SLGBTQ+, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, racialized, persons with a disab

June 01, 2026 Labour activist training for members of designated groups Become a health and safety activist! ETFO is offering Workers Health and Safety Centre Level 1 training for members of designated groups (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit; racialized; person with a disability; 2SLGBTQ+). Training will cover health and safety legislation, advocacy strategies, and identifying misinformation that can interfere with workers exercising their rights.   Members of designated group

May 21- 22, 2026 This advanced-level training is designed for ETFO women members who wish to enhance their public speaking skills beyond a basic level as part of their leadership work in the union and community. The program focuses on voice work, overcoming nervousness, structuring speeches/messaging, the importance of integrating stories, engaging audiences, and managing questions.   Register between March 26 and April 7 Check events.etfo.org for more information.

This two-part workshop provides a supportive space to acknowledge bullying and emotional wounds and begin the healing process. Using practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, and holistic approaches, you will learn to process what happened, manage difficult emotions, rebuild confidence, and move forward with renewed strength and hope. Workshops will be held at 7 p.m. on Feb. 3 and Feb. 10. To register for the Starling Minds webinar, you must have a Starling Minds account. Regist

March 5-6, 2026 This two-day Professional Learning/Curriculum (PLC) conference supports women members interested in building their knowledge of social justice and equity-focused classroom practice. Members will participate in an engaging keynote with Dolana Mogadime, professor at Brock University, and develop a deeper understanding of teaching and learning about social justice through sessions that highlight ETFO resources that support anti-oppressive practices in the classr