The Pride Committee provides support for members working to create a safe, welcoming and accepting school environment for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The Pride Committee encourages and supports school-based Gay-Straight Alliances, coalitions and communities that work towards making safe school environments for all.
Pride Brunch and Dyke March details:
OSSTF Toronto, along with ETT, will be hosting the annual Pride Brunch at the Firkin on Yonge, located at 207 Yonge Street. Come and join us on Saturday, June 24th from 11:00 am to 1:30 p.m. There is limited seating outside and lots of accessible space inside. All OSSTF Toronto members and family/friends are welcome! The Pride Dyke March begins at 2 p.m. at Charles and Church Streets. Have fun and celebrate Pride with us. For more information, please contact mlanteigne@osstftoronto.ca or mplatt@osstftoronto.ca A flyer for this event is posted on the Pride Committee webpage.
NEW! Pride Bursary!
In an effort to assist OSSTF Toronto members with engaging in or continuing the efforts to raise awareness about 2SLGBTQIAP+ issues and their impact on our daily lives both locally and globally, we are offering TTBU, OTBU, and PSSP members the opportunity to apply for an annual bursary.
Groups and/or events which raise awareness, consciousness, or encourage activism pertaining to 2SLGBTQIAP+ issues may receive funding of up to $100 per worksite, per year.
As each TDSB worksite is limited to one application per year, members are encouraged to coordinate their applications through their Branch President.
Applications will be accepted on first come, first served, rolling basis until May 19th, 2023 or until the Committee’s allotted funds are allocated*. Members are encouraged to apply early.
NEW! Pride Awards!
Do you want to nominate a teacher, PSSP member or student for the great work they are doing in the 2SLGBTQIAP+ community or at their schools? Please see the nomination forms posted here. The deadline is Friday, May 26th 2023.
TO REGISTER FOR OUR COMMITTEE MEETINGS, PLEASE USE THE LINK IN OUR EVENTS CALENDAR.
The meeting dates are:
Thursday, June 8th
All meetings will be held in person until further notice at 1482 Bathurst Street, 4th floor, from 4:30-6pm. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Please contact Maryline Lanteigne (she/her) for more information at mlanteigne@osstftoronto.ca
Executive Liason: Maryline Lanteigne