Tia Duke

Black. Woman. Mom. she|her. Staff Officer, A.I.D.E Department OECTA | side eye specialist | views are my own.

[Lisa Lacaria @LLLacaria]

Thank you to Andrea and Policing-Free Schools for the invitation to speak today about the importance of repealing Bill 33. Our students must come first. @OECTAProv @PolicingFreeSch

[Catholic Teachers @OECTAProv]

#NationalAccessAbilityWeek reminds us inclusion is a journey, not a destination.

#CatholicTeachers continue to celebrate the invaluable contributions of people w/disabilities, while championing accessibility, inclusion, diversity, & equity within #OntEd & beyond! #NAAW2026

[Catholic Teachers @OECTAProv]

Happy #PrideMonth!

This month & every month, #CatholicTeachers proudly support & celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ students, colleagues, & community members across #OntEd & beyond!

🌐Full statement: https://t.co/hHiJfc9xVx

[Catholic Teachers @OECTAProv]

June is Indigenous Peoples’ History Month.

Each & every day, #CatholicTeachers reaffirm our shared commitment to champion the message that #EveryChildMatters as we continue the path towards #TruthAndReconciliation!

For more info or resources, check out: https://t.co/mxfvN6c9AH

[TECT @TECT951]

OECTA delegates join other work groups at Workers of Colour Caucus at the CLC 2026 in solidarity. @OECTAProv #CatholicTeachers

[Catholic Teachers @OECTAProv]

Congratulations to #CatholicTeacher Angelo Tocco for being elected CLC Equity Vice-President for Workers with Disabilities at #CLC2026! #CanLab will gain from your extensive knowledge and passion for ensuring inclusive, barrier-free, and safe working environments!

[Catholic Teachers @OECTAProv]

#CatholicTeachers congratulate Sharon Giroux for being elected CLC Equity Vice-President for Indigenous Workers! Our Association has benefited from the insights you share in your role as VP of Equity. We look forward to seeing all you will accomplish in this new role! #CLC2026

[Catholic Teachers @OECTAProv]

Today is the National Day of Awareness for #MMIWG2S. #RedDressDay

#CatholicTeachers honour the lives lost as we continue the work towards reconciliation & stand up to racially motivated violence against Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-spirit People, and communities.

[Catholic Teachers @OECTAProv]

May is #AsianHeritageMonth!

#CatholicTeachers continue to celebrate the contributions & achievements of ALL Asian Canadians, while remaining committing to standing against anti-Asian hate & discrimination of any kind!

For more info: https://t.co/miUb6y96ad

[Catholic Women's League of Canada @CWLNational]

The World Union of Catholic Women's Organizations (WUCWO) will celebrate 116 years of commitment to peace worldwide on May 13th. A liturgy in honour of that day can be found at https://t.co/Zrhfet1sCF.

[Catholic Teachers @OECTAProv]

#CatholicTeachers were out in force today, as we went #RedForEd and harnessed the #PowerOfPurple – joined by 255,000+ teachers and education workers across Ontario.

Together, we're calling for real investment to best support #OntEd students! #OntEdUnited ✊

[Catholic Teachers @OECTAProv]

Fem+power goes #RedForEd and highlights the #PowerofPurple on the Province-wide Day of Action! #CatholicTeachers will always fight for the publicly funded education system #OntEd students deserve!

[Catholic Teachers @OECTAProv]

The Power of Us!

#CatholicTeachers are proud to be hosting Fem+power, a two-day conference for women and gender-diverse members to gather, learn, and celebrate! Day one has been a testament to just how much value you all add to our Association!

[Janelle Brady, PhD @Janelle_Brady_]

Excited to share my co-authored chapter with Rachel Berman, Dismantling anti-Black racism in Early Childhood and Care in Ontario is now published in Disrupting Anti-Black Racism in Early Childhood Settings. Happy to contribute to this important collection of work!

[René Jansen in de Wal, OECTA President @OECTAprez]

Leaders must call out what this presentation was: anti-Black racism.

It was harmful to Black students, teachers, families, & #OntEd. The response from @DPCDSBSchools and Minister Calandra, duty-holders legally obligated to fight discrimination, reveal why it will happen again.

[Tia Duke @MsTiaDuke]

All duty-holders need to:
✔️ Take accountability
✔️ Engage with Black voices in a meaningful way
✔️ Commit to anti-Black racism training
✔️ Ensure policies and practices do not continually perpetuate harm
We will not be silent when our students are misrepresented.

[Tia Duke @MsTiaDuke]

On April 17, 2026, the Toronto Star reported on a presentation to DPCDSB that framed Black youth as primary “look-fors” in gang activity. This is not only harmful. It is dangerous.

[Tia Duke @MsTiaDuke]

Black students are too often surveilled, misrepresented, and criminalized in spaces meant to educate and protect them.
Black students deserve to be seen in their fullness—their brilliance, humanity, and limitless potential.

[Tia Duke @MsTiaDuke]

If you are an OECTA member who presents workshops & facilitates PD sessions or learning for adults in your work as a teacher, consultant, coordinator, or as a part of your passion work on your personal time - check this session out!

[Catholic Teachers @OECTAProv]

This workshop in Universal Design for Learning for adult learners highlights the principles of UDL, exploring how they can be applied to meet the diverse needs of adult learners in the classroom & beyond!

#CatholicTeachers, register before it's too late!
https://t.co/lAWSNJHGQv