CTF resources and Advisory Committee on Diversity and Human Rights
The who, what and how human rights and diversity are championed at the Canadian Teachers’ Federation.
Blog Perspectives
Project Overseas 2015 in St. Lucia – a PD opportunity of a lifetime for this NLTA member
Diana Durdle describes her “powerfully positive” experience last summer as a team member St. Lucia 2015. This article was originally published in the September/October issue of the Bulletin produced by the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association.
Liberal education – Looking at the new federal government through teachers’ eyes
This article, originally published in The Alberta Teachers’ Association “ATA News”, examines the federal Liberal election platform and outlines the new government’s stand on some of the issues that matter to teachers.
The federal election may be over, but the teacher voice will continue to be heard
With a new federal Liberal government in power, the CTF’s advocacy work will continue in terms of monitoring progress on commitments to support children and youth mental health as well as child poverty.
Dream Big Together: A practical resource to welcome refugee students to our Canadian high schools
As Syrian refugees arrive in our schools, the resource “Dream Big Together” is a valuable tool for teachers and parents to ignite a healthy dialogue on cultural diversity within the school setting.
Guest article: John Young, Canadian Museum for Human Rights
The recently appointed President and CEO explains how human rights education is at the core of the museum’s work as a means to inspire a new generation of Canadians to become human rights defenders.
