Category: Equity and Human Rights
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Region 3 Pride Events !
Hello all members! OPSEU/SEFPO’s Rainbow Alliance arc-en-ciel (RAA) invites you to participate in Pride events in Region 3 ! Friends, family and allies are all welcome to join. August 24, 2025 @ 11:00 AM: Pride in the Highlands/Minden Pride River Float Location: Rotary Park, Minden, ON September 27, 2025 @ 12:00 PM: Peterborough Pride! Location:…
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Join Us at Ottawa’s Capital Pride!
Hello all members! OPSEU/SEFPO’s Coalition of Racialized Workers & Rainbow Alliance Arc-en-ciel Region 4 Representatives invite you to participate in Ottawa’s Capital Pride Celebrations! Join the Fundraiser Picnic, Annual Dyke March, Pre-Pride Breakfast and Ottawa’s Capital Pride March! Please RSVP as soon as possible and let us know of accessibility needs. Details below! Saturday, August…
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Indigenous Circle – Region 6 Beading Workshop
The Region 6 Indigenous Circle warmly invites all Region 6 members to an evening of beading and community connection. Date & Time: Thursday, August 29, 2025 Location: OPSEU/SEFPO Region 6 Office Address: 150 First Avenue West, North Bay, ON Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM This hands-on workshop will be facilitated by Gabrielle, a talented…
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Indigenous Circle – Region 6 Beading Workshop Invitation
The Region 6 Indigenous Circle warmly invites all Region 6 members to an evening of beading and community connection. Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 Location: OPSEU/SEFPO Region 6 Office Address: 150 First Avenue West, North Bay, ON Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM This hands-on workshop will be facilitated by Gabrielle, a talented…
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Better Together: Indigenous Teachings, Collective Strength, and the Power of Youth Voice at Region 6’s Inaugural Equity Conference
By Rina Gulli, Disability Rights Caucus, Region 6 After Indigenous Circle members Lauren Fong and Crystalynn Bos facilitated a traditional smudge to purify and cleanse the conference space and participants, the inaugural Region 6 Equity Conference began—perfectly exemplifying its theme: “Better Together: Celebrating Indigenous Knowledge; Building Collective Strength.” The Conference was held June 27-29, 2025,on…
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Region 5 Coalition of Racialized Workers Cook Out
Join us in celebration of our diversity and solidarity OPSEU/SEFPO members are invited to join the Region 5 Coalition of Racialized Workers (CoRW) annual Cook out. WHEN: August 23, 20025 WHERE: 155 Lesmill Road Join us in Breaking Bread. The theme for this year’s event is “A Celebration…
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Region 5 Coalition of Racialized Workers Cook Out – Aug 23
Join us in celebration of our diversity and solidarity OPSEU/SEFPO members are invited to join the Region 5 Coalition of Racialized Workers (CoRW) annual Cook out. WHEN: August 23, 20025 WHERE: 155 Lesmill Road Join us in Breaking Bread. The theme for this year’s event is “A Celebration…
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Region 6 Educational (Sudbury) – French Organizing for Power
French Organizing for Power: Dismantling Anti-Black, Anti-Indigenous, and All Forms of Racism October 2, 2025, 09h00 to 16h30 We are very excited that the one-day training, “Organizing for Power: Dismantling Anti-Black, Anti-Indigenous, and All Forms of Racism”, will be held in Region 6 for all OPSEU/SEFPO elected leaders including Stewards, Bargaining Team Members, and Health…
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Region 6 Educational (Sudbury) – Organizing for Power
Organizing for Power: Dismantling Anti-Black, Anti-Indigenous, and All Forms of Racism September 18, 2025, 09h00 to 16h30 We are very excited that the one-day training, “Organizing for Power: Dismantling Anti-Black, Anti-Indigenous, and All Forms of Racism”, will be held in Region 6 for all OPSEU/SEFPO elected leaders including Stewards, Bargaining Team Members, and Health and…
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Region 6 Educational (Sudbury) – November 1 and 2, 2025
Region 6 Educational (Sudbury) OPSEU/SEFPO Sudbury Regional Office November 1 and 2, 2025 Courses Mandatory Equity Plenary Session November 1, 2025 from 0830 to 0930 All participants will be required to attend this information session prior to attending the course of their choice. Breakfast will not be provided during this session. Stewards 1: Making a…
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Region 2 CoRW for Pride Hamilton 2025
Location: 64 Leander Drive, Hamilton, Ontario Date: August 8, 2025: 11 am to 8 pm. Note: Setup Tent and Booth 2:00 pm to 3:00 p.m.; Assist at CoRW Booth starting at 3:00 pm to 8 pm RSVP: R2 CoRW Sponsorship of Pride Hamilton 2025 Region 2 Coalition of Racialized Workers (CoRW) is pleased to share…
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Provincial Women’s Conference, Oct 24-26
The 2025 OPSEU/SEFPO Provincial Women’s Conference taking place from Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel in Richmond Hill. We are excited to invite you to join us, as we explore this year’s theme and take a meaningful look into the meaning of what it means to be! (SHE/ELLE).…
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Provincial Women’s Conference, Richmond Hill
Apply Now! To attend the 2025 OPSEU/SEFPO Provincial Women’s Conference taking place from Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel in Richmond Hill. We are excited to invite you to join us, as we explore this year’s theme: What it means to be SHE/ELLE! Why should you attend? This inspiring event is open…
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2025 Persons with Disabilities Conference
The OPSEU/SEFPO Disability Rights Caucus invites you to submit your application to attend the inaugural 2025 Persons with Disabilities Conference, taking place from September 12 to 14, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Airport West. The conference theme is: “Breaking Accessibility Barriers: Disability is a Superpower.” This momentous event marks the first-ever conference organized by the…
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Join the CoRW at the 2025 Grand Parade!
The Coalition of Racialized Workers (CoRW), as a representative body of Black and racialized workers within OPSEU/SEFPO, is committed to fostering community engagement, cultural representation, and empowerment through purposeful capacity building efforts. CoRW is excited to invite OPSEU/SEFPO members to apply and join Saldenah Band for the upcoming Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade on Saturday,…
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Provincial Francophone Committee Conference
OPSEU/SEFPO’s Provincial Francophone Committee (PFC) invites you to a milestone Francophone conference, honouring five decades of the Franco-Ontarian Flag with the theme: 50 years of the flag: the spirit of our identity and resistance! For 50 years, the Franco-Ontarian flag has been a vibrant symbol of our resilience, our heritage, and our unwavering commitment to…
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Attend the International Youth Day Trivia & Networking Event!
OPSEU/SEFPO’s Provincial Young Workers Committee (PYC) invites you to the International Youth Day Trivia and Networking event on August 12, 2025, at 6:00PM at the Wellesley Membership Centre – 31 Wellesley St. E. Toronto, ON! Whether you are joining us in-person in Toronto or participating online, this is a chance to meet fellow young workers,…
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OPSEU/SEFPO’s Young Workers Conference 2025! Deadline: August 3, 2025
Dear OPSEU/SEFPO Young Workers: The OPSEU/SEFPO Provincial Young Workers Committee (PYC) invites you to submit your application to attend the 2025 Young Workers Conference! It will take place from October 3 to 5, 2025, at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel in Richmond Hill. In addition to welcoming previous conference participants, we would like to extend a…
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OPSEU/SEFPO’s 2025 Young Workers Conference! Deadline: August 3, 2025
Dear OPSEU/SEFPO Young Workers: The OPSEU/SEFPO Provincial Young Workers Committee (PYC) invites you to submit your application to attend the 2025 Young Workers Conference! It will take place from October 3 to 5, 2025, at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel in Richmond Hill. In addition to welcoming previous conference participants, we would like to extend a…
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Join the Webinar! The Global March to Gaza, Firsthand Experiences & Stories
OPSEU/SEFPO’s Coalition of Racialized Work, Provincial Young Workers Committee, Rainbow Alliance arc-en-ciel and Indigenous Circle will be hosting The Global March to Gaza, Firsthand Experiences & Stories Webinar. REGISTER HERE to join virtually for free on July 16, 2025, at 7:30pm. There will be a panel discussion including three Canadian activists who went all the…