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On Dec. 6, 1989, 14 young women were killed at the École Polytechnique in Montreal in what has become known as the Montreal Massacre. Their tragic deaths remind us of the frightening reality that dozens of women die violently every year in this country. This day has been declared a national day of mourning and action.
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Gender Terror –Echoes of the Montreal Massacre Linger Today https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/women/gender-terror
#MeToo Movement: In 2006, Tarana Burke, a Black American civil rights activist started the #MeToo movement that reignited a worldwide movement in 2016. She is the first to use the phrase “Me Too,” in 2006, raising awareness to the ongoing societal issues of sexual harassment and abuse. As a teenager, she became involved in working to improve the lives of young girls living in marginalized communities. Burke continues to focus her social activism and advocacy on helping young women who are marginalized and survivors of abuse. #METOO has developed into a global movement, giving voice to women speaking out against gender-based violence and sexual harassment.
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario is committed to addressing issues of sexual harassment and gender-based violence in our schools, communities and workplaces. As educators, we recognize that the path towards social change includes supporting our members’ understanding and bringing to light these issues.
This page provides key resources that ETFO offers in addressing issues of sexual harassment and gender-based violence. Highlighted are also community and government organizations that are focused on addressing these issues.