• October 15, 2026: Social Subcommittee Interest Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSex5k6N2tlX83S7TpGPQ5rclfcV1RHWGzPTsWiV9EalHF677A/viewform

• September 30, 2026: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

  • Truth and Reconciliation Commission

  • What are the 94 Calls to Action? 

  • National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: Educational Database

  • Implementing Indigenous Knowledge in Education

  • CBC Kids: Indigenous Land Acknowledgements, their purpose, and how to make them useful

  • CBC Kids Book Club: Every Child Matters

  • Orange Shirt Day Resources for Grades K-6

October 25, 2026: Java Jam https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9UOfM7d2lLRsXJZQ5Oe0P9Uf_mwJ6MutsmEvlysaPQHGwrQ/viewform

• The Intermediate Music Teaching course is hosting a coffeehouse performance on Friday, November 13th 2026 at 3:00pm. We are looking for acts of all kinds to perform. Music, dance, comedy, juggling, the possibilities are endless! 

• If you'd like to perform, please fill out the form linked above and send a brief demo video of your act to jwood085@uottawa.ca by October 31st.

October 25, 2026: Teach Away https://www.teachaway.com/teaching-jobs-abroad

• Thinking about what comes after Teacher Education? Teaching abroad could be an exciting way to start your teaching career while gaining full-time classroom experience and exploring a new part of the world! ✈️

• Teach Away helps certified teachers find teaching opportunities at international schools around the world, with hundreds of positions currently available.

October 25, 2026: Research study for Year 2 BEd students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds amason@uwindsor.ca

• This research study explores the experiences of Ontario teacher candidates with learning about Black history and cultures. They are seeking teacher candidates who have completed at least 1 year in their teacher training program to participate in the study.

• Participants will take part in a one-on-one interview which will last between 45 minutes to 1 hour. They will also complete a short sociodemographic questionnaire containing questions such as age, ethnicity, social class and similar demographic questions.

• Each participant will receive a $25 electronic gift card as a thank you for their time. Please contact Dr. Alleson Mason at amason@uwindsor.ca if you are interested in participating in the study.

October 18, 2026: Peace Education Events https://www.peacetraincanada.com/

• As student teachers and teacher candidates prepare to enter classrooms across Ontario, developing strategies for conflict resolution, emotional literacy, and global citizenship has never been more critical. On behalf of Peace Train Canada, we are extending an open invitation to your student members, executives, and faculty networks to join a vital conversation on the necessity of Peace Education.

• We are hosting two public community events on October 29 and 30, 2026, in Ottawa, bringing together future educators, leading educational theorists, and grassroots peacebuilders.

• October 29, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Peace Education Workshop: "How to Increase Peace Education in Schools"

  • St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (82 Kent St, Ottawa)

• October 30, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM - A Community Dialogue on Peace Education

  • St. Andrew's Church (Ottawa)