Tag: Anti-racism
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Landback Symposium: Kill Bill 5 – Indigenous Rights are Non-Negotiable
Date: Saturday, Dec. 6 Location: George Brown College – Waterfront Campus Time: 9 am – 4 pm Register now Register now [wpforms id=”300512″ title=”false”]
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Region 3: A Settler’s Journey with Land Acknowledgements, Dec 10
Join Region 3 Provincial Human Rights Committee Representative Kris Weatherall for an evening exploring why land acknowledgements are important, where to start and how to create, start, continue your own journey. Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – International Human Rights Day Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Zoom (link to be provided upon registration) As a settler on the…
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Region 6 Sudbury Dismantling Systemic Racism Educational
Course Description Organizing for Power: Dismantling Anti-Black, Anti-Indigenous, and All Forms of Racism March 25, 2026, 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…
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Black Ontario Public Service Employees Network – Complete the Occupational Stagnation Survey Today!
The Black Ontario Public Service Employees Network (BOPSers) has launched an occupational stagnation survey as part of a broader initiative to better understand the factors contributing to occupational stagnation for Black employees within the OPS. Completing the survey will help BOPSers identify barriers to career growth and development, assess the effectiveness of current support systems…
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Union Response to CEC Letter
PDF version here. All language in red has an associated response from the union below. To: Christine Kelsey and the OPSEU bargaining committee From: Pascal Bessette and CEC bargaining committee Date: September 28, 2025 The purpose of this letter…
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Sault Ste Marie Educational – Dismantling Systemic Racism
Course Description As per the OPSEU/SEFPO Constitutional amendment, Article 7 of the Constitution requires mandatory training for elected leaders and bargaining teams, on dismantling racism. The goal of OPSEU/SEFPO is: To actively identify and dismantle anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism and all forms of racism and discrimination within its systems and structures so that all members…
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Lunar in the Park – A celebration of the OPSEU /SEFPO CoRW Region 2
OPSEU/SEFPO’s Coalition of Racialized Workers (CoRW) in region 2 is looking forward to a spirited gathering on Saturday September 27, 2025, to share and honour our inclusive diversity and the Asian celebration of the 2025 Year of the Snake within this Lunar New Year calendar. The Year of the Wood Snake starts Jan. 29, 2025,…
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Region 2 CoRW South Asian Heritage Report 2025
Roots and Rhythms: Celebrating South Asian Identity Held Saturday, May 24, 2025 Location: OPSEU/SEFPO Hamilton Regional Office, 505 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON L8R 3K4 Celebrated by The Coalition of Racialized Workers (CoRW) in acknowledgement of the South Asian Diaspora in Canada, their rich contributions and their role as an integral part of the Canadian identity…
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Carrousel of the Nations Windsor Report
OPSEU/SEFPO Sponsorship Report Carrousel of the Nations Caribbean Village View the Full Report (PDF) Community Feedback “As always Caribbean was amazing. Can’t beat a Pattie and a red stripe!” “The Caribbean Village is also amazing both for the food and vibes.” “We ended the night at Caribbean with a rum punch, great music and dancing.”
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Region 2 CoRW Pride 2025 Sponsorship Report
Region 2 – Pride Hamilton 2025 – Sponsorship Report August 8 & 9, 2025 View PDF Region 2 Pride Hamilton 2025: Region 2 Coalition of Racialized Workers is pleased to share and report on our sponsorship of Pride Hamilton 2025 and are especially honoured to have participated in the incredible work of the organizers of…
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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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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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A New Chapter in Equity Engagement: Region 4 Launches First-Ever “Afternoon with Equity”
By Lorinda Seward, Local 351, Editor inSolidarity On May 23, 2025, approximately 50 OPSEU/SEFPO members from Region 4 gathered in Ottawa to take part in a powerful and intentional new initiative: the first-ever “Afternoon with Equity.” This event brought members face-to-face with their regional equity representatives from all eight of OPSEU/SEFPO’s Equity Committees, including the…
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Filipino Independence Heritage Month celebration on June 28
The Coalition of Racialized Workers (CoRW) Region 3 and 5, are inviting you to celebrate with us the Filipino Independence Day and Heritage month throughout June. Every year on June 12, Philippine celebrates 127 years of Independence, after 3 centuries of colonial rule by the Spanish. It marks a crucial moment in the country’s history. …