Advocacy and CFUW Oshawa and District
International Women's Day 2017 #BeBoldForChange
Focus on Canada's Indigenous Peoples in our community.
We will host two Durham District School Board employees who work in the field of First Nation, Metis and Inuit Education. These speakers have a wealth of knowledge to share as evidenced by their bios which follow:
Erin Elmhurst
Erin is the First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Officer with the Durham District School Board. This is her first year in the role and she is thoroughly enjoying the learning and relationship building this role has afforded her. She is exploring her own undiscovered Indigenous heritage and helping to bring the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action to life in the DDSB.
Erin grew up in Oshawa and began her teaching career in Toronto. She has been a teacher, Vice Principal and Principal with the DDSB prior to her current role. One of Erin’s greatest accomplishments as a Principal was opening Forest View Public School.
Erin and her family currently reside in Oshawa. She and her husband Chris have 2 boys, Trenton (15) and Bennett (13). As former dancer, Erin remains very active. She enjoys run, yoga and spending time outside with the family. Erin is fully embracing the learning her current role has presented. She is learning more about her ancestry and sharing her learning journey with her family and friends along the way. Erin is passionate about bringing the knowledge, awareness and understanding of Indigenous history, culture and current issues to others.
Nancy Hamer Strahl-
Nancy is the First Nation, Métis and Inuit Facilitator at DDSB. She has taught Native Studies, French Immersion and core History at Port Perry High School. She is an award winning teacher having been recognized by OHAASTA, the Hong Kong Veterans Association and is the recipient of the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation for her work with veterans. She was awarded the 2008 Governor General's Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History. In 2012 she received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and was commissioned, Honorary Colonel (KY) in 2016 for her work with the Métis Nation of Ontario Veterans council. Devoted wife, mother and teacher, Nancy has spent her teaching career showcasing student’s work and achievements through various national and international projects and publications. Her main focus is on breaking barriers and building bridges between the school community and the First Nation, Métis and Inuit community in Durham region.
We will host two Durham District School Board employees who work in the field of First Nation, Metis and Inuit Education. These speakers have a wealth of knowledge to share as evidenced by their bios which follow:
Erin Elmhurst
Erin is the First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Officer with the Durham District School Board. This is her first year in the role and she is thoroughly enjoying the learning and relationship building this role has afforded her. She is exploring her own undiscovered Indigenous heritage and helping to bring the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action to life in the DDSB.
Erin grew up in Oshawa and began her teaching career in Toronto. She has been a teacher, Vice Principal and Principal with the DDSB prior to her current role. One of Erin’s greatest accomplishments as a Principal was opening Forest View Public School.
Erin and her family currently reside in Oshawa. She and her husband Chris have 2 boys, Trenton (15) and Bennett (13). As former dancer, Erin remains very active. She enjoys run, yoga and spending time outside with the family. Erin is fully embracing the learning her current role has presented. She is learning more about her ancestry and sharing her learning journey with her family and friends along the way. Erin is passionate about bringing the knowledge, awareness and understanding of Indigenous history, culture and current issues to others.
Nancy Hamer Strahl-
Nancy is the First Nation, Métis and Inuit Facilitator at DDSB. She has taught Native Studies, French Immersion and core History at Port Perry High School. She is an award winning teacher having been recognized by OHAASTA, the Hong Kong Veterans Association and is the recipient of the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation for her work with veterans. She was awarded the 2008 Governor General's Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History. In 2012 she received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and was commissioned, Honorary Colonel (KY) in 2016 for her work with the Métis Nation of Ontario Veterans council. Devoted wife, mother and teacher, Nancy has spent her teaching career showcasing student’s work and achievements through various national and international projects and publications. Her main focus is on breaking barriers and building bridges between the school community and the First Nation, Métis and Inuit community in Durham region.
Take Back the Night Oshawa
Thursday September 15, 2016
6:00 PM
1 McGrigor St.
Thursday September 15, 2016
6:00 PM
1 McGrigor St.
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Resolutions
March and April meetings will deal with this year's resolutions as published by National.
The Refuge "The Refuge Youth Outreach Centre demonstrates Jesus Christ's love and kindness to the youth of our community through practical and compassionate means of intervention and prevention."
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Gendered Violence on Campus
What is your alma mater or local institute of higher learning doing to protect women on their campuses? To find out and to advocate for improved conditions, use this letter to send to the college or university of your choice. |
Family law support and guidance on how to stay safer for abused women and their children. This organization has recently become our charity of choice. Members have given generously to assist Luke's Place in its groundbreaking work.
