nat_macisaac

High school English and Drama teacher, NSTU Provincial Executive member

[Wab Kinew @WabKinew]

Murray Sinclair was a great Canadian, a great Manitoban, a great Anishinaabe. 

His career stands as a legacy of public service and a deep commitment to truth, fairness and dignity for all people. 

He was the first Indigenous person to be named to the Manitoba provincial court and the Court of Queen’s Bench of Manitoba. He was the first, but he will be remembered as one of the best. 

He was appointed co-commissioner of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry, which laid bare systemic racism within the justice system and is considered a foundational perspective on the system’s relationship with Indigenous people. He led the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Inquest and his report spurred systematic change in the delivery of pediatric cardiac care in our province. 

The penultimate moment of his career was his work as chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. He approached a process that could have been divisive and instead transformed it into Calls to Action for the future of our country, helping all Canadians to learn to walk together into a future of respect and understanding where we live up to the phrase residential school survivors taught us – Every Child Matters. 

It will be a long time before our nation produces another person the calibre of Murray Sinclair. He showed us there is no reconciliation without truth. We should hold dear in our hearts his words that our nation is on the cusp of a great new era and we must all “dare to live greatly together.” 

On behalf of the people of Manitoba, I extend my condolences to his family and to all Canadians for the loss of Mazina Giizhik. 

A sacred fire will be open to the public on the north side of the legislative building grounds until Murray Sinclair’s funeral later this week.

[nat_macisaac @nat_macisaac]

@Nancie_PD @Shawnhanifen1 @NSTeachersUnion Nancie, you’ve always spoken on behalf of educators with passion and poise. I know you’ll continue to support NSTU members in any role you have!

[Nancie_PD @Nancie_PD]

Imagine fixing the doctor shortage by reducing the education/training required. Short-sighted to think a teaching shortage will be fixed by lowering the standards for educators. How many will last beyond 5 years without addressing the real issues. Improve workload+increase pay

[Ryan Lutes @ryanlutes]

@NSTeachersUnion members understand the critical work that our @CUPE5047 education workers do in our schools.

These incredible workers support our students in countless ways.

Schools work because they do.

[Ryan Lutes @ryanlutes]

Hey ⁦@NSTeachersUnion⁩!

Our ⁦school support workers support our kids, teachers and schools everyday.

They deserve a fair deal that gives them pay equity across the province.

I encourage you to lend your support to these ⁦@NSGEU⁩ workers. https://t.co/frB6FKGd7M

[Ryan Lutes @ryanlutes]

Solidarity to the members of @NSGEU Local 73.

@NSTeachersUnion members know how important our educational workers are to our schools and our students.

It takes a village of supportive educational workers to ensure the success of all our kids. #nsed

https://t.co/79hL2c8UOq

[Ryan Lutes @ryanlutes]

Solidarity with @NSGEU Local 73.

Our EAs, ECEs, student support workers and other education workers do an exceptional job supporting our schools and students.

These folks deserve a FAIR deal - one that recognizes their immense contributions to our kids and schools. #nsed

[Horton O2 @horton_o2]

Apple break in a rainstorm! #keji Thanks for the apples, #Taprootfarms!

[Horton O2 @horton_o2]

Horton O2 on the road to #Keji for some #teambuilding!

[nat_macisaac @nat_macisaac]

@chevotiere Thank you for your support, my friend!

[nat_macisaac @nat_macisaac]

Tomorrow is an important election day for NSTU members. The last 2 months have provided me with an incredible learning experience. I’m grateful to all members who shared concerns & stories with me, and all who’ve supported me. The real work lies ahead… #leadership #NSTUnited

[nat_macisaac @nat_macisaac]

At Annual Council, I distributed seeds to the delegation, with big help from @PelleyTheresa! We need to unite for our continued growth. Great to hear from those whose flowers are growing! Supporting me as your next President is supporting all members. #NSTULeadership #teachers

[NS Teachers Union @NSTeachersUnion]

Past NSTU and @CTFFCE President @shelleymorse1 delivers remarks on behalf of the Canadian Teachers Federation at our 101st Annual Council. #nspoli

[nat_macisaac @nat_macisaac]

Thanks to Dartmouth Local for organizing another opportunity for the NSTU Presidential candidates to meet members. I’m grateful to those who were able to attend, especially after an already long day. #nsteachers #nstu

[nat_macisaac @nat_macisaac]

Thank you, Digby Local, for the opportunity to meet with your NSTU members at the Sea Biscuit Cafe yesterday! I am grateful to those in Local leadership roles for organizing these important events for those of us who are NSTU presidential candidates. @NSTeachersUnion

[nat_macisaac @nat_macisaac]

Thank you to the NSTU leaders in Lunenburg County for organizing an event with the Presidential Candidates. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my vision & for the engaging questions and important discussions with members. @LunCoNSTU @NSTeachersUnion #leadership

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

We aren't doing best for our students if we aren't doing best for our teachers.

[Paul Wozney @withwozney]

On this #TransDayOfVisibility, @NSTeachersUnion celebrates trans members, students & colleagues & remembers that hate, violence & discrimination against trans people continues to cost lives, health & equal opportunity. We teach for a better world for all trans people! #nsed

[nat_macisaac @nat_macisaac]

New mural at school is finished! Amazing work by Mi’kmaw artist and Horton graduate, Zeta Paul. #sevensacredteachings

[nat_macisaac @nat_macisaac]

As NSTU president I will continue to broaden and deepen our membership’s unity. Our diverse profession shares many common concerns. I will dedicate my leadership efforts to advocating for ALL NSTU members because every single member deserves that respect. #leadership #nstu