Spotlights

In northern Manitoba, the winter road offers a short window of connection. For Rebecca Okemow, that important window of time aligned with something that made her journey possible: Indigenous Ceremonial, Cultural, Spiritual Observance Leave in the Manitoba teachers Collective Agreement.

As educators adjust to Manitoba’s new teacher regulation framework, The Society is helping members understand what these changes mean, what to expect if they become involved in the process, and where to turn for advocacy, legal support, and guidance.

As educators return to increasingly complex classrooms this fall, The Society continues to amplify members’ voices while advocating for the resources, policies and systemic changes needed to build safer, more supportive learning environments for everyone.