Day of Pink is the International Day against Bullying, Discrimination and Homophobia in schools and communities. We invite everyone to celebrate diversity by wearing a pink shirt and by organizing activities in their workplaces, organizations, communities, and schools. For more information go to www.dayofpink.org. ETFO is proud to support this event in 2012. More details will follow in future eNewsletters. Questions?

Please contact Adam Peer, Equity and Women’s Services, apeer@etfo.org or 416-962-3836/1-888-838-3836 ext.2239.

According to their website,

“CoEd Communications Inc. is a not-for-profit educational communications company, specializing in the production and promotion of free, quality, curriculum-based educational resource material for the Canadian school system. CoEd works in conjunction with Departments/Ministries of Education, school districts/boards, associations, teachers and subject specialists across the country.”

Click on “Featured Resources” (or follow the link below) to see a selection of government and corporate websites & resources aimed at augmenting Canadian curriculum. Areas range from Hbc’s “Exploring Our History” Program, to the Canadian Forestry Association, Stats Canada, Veteran’s Affairs, the Canadian Teacher’s Federation, VISA Canada (ues, the credit card), and the Canadian Centre for Energy Information, to name just a few. Looks like a good place to start for downloadable and printable teaching materials!

http://www.4edu.ca/tors/resources.html

The Workshop Presenter’s Palette – December 12-13, ETFO Provincial Office, Toronto. This practical two-day workshop will help members hone their presentation skills and develop dynamic workshops for colleagues.

For more information, please contact Jane Bennett (jbennett@etfo.org) at the provincial office, or visit the ETFO website. Registration ends November 18.

The Artists in Education Roster and the Aboriginal Artists in Schools Roster at the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) are resources for Ontario teachers who wish to hire professional artists to teach hands-on workshops to their students. Teachers can choose from a variety of projects in dance, literature, media arts, music, theatre and visual arts geared at students from JK to grade 12.

Visit the Ontario Arts Council website to see the 2011-1012 Artists in Education Roster List.

For more information, visit the Water Wisdom Portal at http://www.watercan.com/students/.