Ontario History And Social Science Teachers Association - We host a great conference in the fall & represent teachers to the Ministry of Ed. Eng/Fr.
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History tchrs
In November 1951, Canadian soldiers fought in the Battle of Hill 355. In his interview with the Memory Project, Korean War veteran Adrien Brisson remembered the three-day battle as “the worst interaction” he had. thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/e…
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The Poster Challenge invites grade 5 students to create posters that express what they value about democracy & the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Students’ posters are selected & sent to courthouses across the province. Registration is open!
🔗: ojen.ca/en/program/poster-ch…
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Interested in knowing more about your family's history in Ontario? Learn how you can start your research with us by watching our "Tracing Your Family History" video on our YouTube channel:
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ALT Sepia toned portrait of three young women, one of whom is standing behind a chair while the others are seated on her left and right.
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The Canada Elections Act includes rules to prevent foreign interference:
- Only Canadians and permanent residents can donate to candidates or parties
- Foreign individuals and entities cannot register as third parties
- Third parties cannot use foreign funds
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Economics tchrs
As the impacts of #climate change intensify, the green transition has never been more pressing. But to avoid deepening inequalities, climate policies must centre on #economic equity.
This paper shares five key guidelines to ensure #equity is at the heart of the climate policy cycle: weforum.org/publications/acc…
Law tchrs
An Alberta man who shot and killed two Métis hunters in 2020 was denied an appeal of his conviction by the Supreme Court of Canada.
Anthony Bilodeau was sentenced to life in prison in July 2022 with no chance of parole for 13 years.
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History 2024 Governor General's History Award Recipients Congrats @bengross @FacingCanada canadashistory.ca/explore/aw…
Civics tchrs
The Nova Scotia Liberals are taking legal action against a Progressive Conservative candidate after her campaign handed out gift cards at a Tim Hortons, saying it amounts to voter bribery. cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scot…
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New essay contest for high school students! Ontario Tech University & the Canadian Law and Society Association invite Ontario students to enter an essay contest on the topic: What role is there for law reform in creating positive social change?
More info: ojen.ca/en/program/legal-stu…
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He ripped up trees. He ripped up bike lanes. Record ERs closed. Hallway medicine worsened. $27 million to install, $48 million to rip up. No respect for taxapayers. And he's cruising to a 3rd term in Ontario's election. Yours to Discover. @bcohenn
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Economics tchrs - Goodbye Gouda and farewell French mustard: Signature foods on the brink of climate extinction @flatwoman euronews.com/green/2024/11/1…
Social Sciences tchrs
Practicing gratitude just a few minutes a day can eventually become a habit of mind, leading to a healthier, happier life. Here’s why—and how—to get started. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
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2024 has been a masterclass in climate destruction:
Biodiversity destroyed in sweltering seas;
Workers collapsing in insufferable heat;
Floods tearing through communities;
Droughts ravaging crops.
All these disasters are supercharged by human-made climate change.
We need #ClimateAction.
And we need it now.
#COP29
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Climate finance is not charity, it’s an investment.
#ClimateAction is not optional, it’s an imperative.
Both are indispensable to a liveable world for all humanity and a prosperous future for every nation on Earth.
My remarks at #COP29: un.org/sg/en/content/sg/stat…
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.@UNHumanRights' new report shows that 70% of the verified victims in #Gaza are women and children.
The report details the horrific reality that has unfolded for the people of #Israel and Gaza since 7 October 2023, and says #justice must be served.
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