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We acknowledge that on territory colonially known as Canada, we are the benefactors of the displacement of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people. We recognize how our advocacy and homemaking in the diaspora is incommensurate with decolonizing for Indigenous communities. We humbly engage in decolonial practices as treaty people who are guests on this land, bound by the responsibility to truth, justice, and respectful relations.
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Register for the fil-canS IN EDUCATION network
Register for the fil-canS IN EDUCATION network
Established in Dec 2021, this network is open to all involved in the education of young people including para-professionals and pre-service teachers.
2023-2024 Report & october 2024 update
2023-2024 Report & october 2024 update
2024 Report:
To promote the entry of Filipino/a/x students into the teaching profession, the TCDSB is granting a $5000 scholarship to two students every year. Two Filipino/a/x students were awarded the scholarship last year. Check out more details at The Angel Foundation.
A true model of community and family engagement and fundraising, we worked with the St. Margaret staff, student, and family community in Toronto to fundraise through an Adobo Festival and raised around $6500!
We piloted the Tuwa & Saya Filipino Summer Camp through the Focus on Youth program at the TCDSB. This was a huge success and is the very definition of “transformative” for the young people involved. Check out the videos covering some of the camp days. In addition to FOY coordinators and counselors, maraming salamat to Kababayan, OTT Remit, and KW Sentro for partnering with us week-long!
Goals for the year ahead:
Expansion/continuation of the Tuwa & Saya Filipino Summer Camp.
Bringing Filipino/a/x content into CRRP conversations at the TCDSB through the PASSOC Project and through creation of Filipino booklist to share with educators including recent publications such as:
Growing community networks by providing support to TCDSB Filipino Student Associations, aiming to connect more students and schools together
Please email Aileen Santiago santiaa@tcdsb.org if you would like to be part of any of the above!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES
Lots of things happening in the community…
The Angel Foundation: Family Bowling Event on October 19 1 to 3 PM in Markham. Help support students at the TCDSB, including our Filipino students. Link here. Can’t make it? Donate instead!
Filipino Parents/Guardians: Let’s Talk about Anti-Asian Racism. Help build community resources to support Asian Canadian parents with navigating anti-Asian racism. Check out the posters here in English and Filipino.
Filipino-Canadian Civic Action Network (FCCAN) on Saturday, October 12 from 1 to 4 PM LAUNCH EVENT. FCCAN is a non-partisan, community-driven network that aims to support civic engagement in order to highlight community issues and mobilize a civic voice for Filipinos in the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area. Sign up here.
Philippine Teachers Association of Canada Conference: October 19, 2024, 9-12 pm
Filipino Canadians Convention - Save the Date!
Patricia Abad at the AGO. Please read this letter from Dr. Marissa Largo entitled “Letter Regarding Discontinuance as Community Curatorial Advisor for Patricia Abad at the AGO”
Pinoys on Parliament 2025, “Panahon” is happening on February 21-23, 2025. They are currently looking for workshop presenters and facilitators and open to vendor applications. See linktree here: https://linktr.ee/pinoysonparliament
FOR FUN
If you haven’t checked out BINI yet, they’re a Filipina-pop group boasting some super fun tracks and rising international fame. Start with Pantropiko or Salamin, Salamin. You’re welcome!
Got stuff to share? Write to fil.can.educators.network@gmail.com and cc: santiaa@tcdsb.org to connect.
Committee Projects Update
Committee Projects Update
Tuwa & Saya Filipino Summer Camp
We created a resource for discussing hot topics during an interview. Mentor VP Lily Adams provided some tips and pointers on interviewing.
Register for FCEN to participate in this series!
Kapwa Pedagogy Literature Circle
Professional development in a punch! This Lit Circle looks at scholarly articles discussing topics about Filipino/a/x identity, kapwa pedagogy, and what this means.
We met twice in 2021-22 to discuss two articles: Halagao (2010) "Liberating Filipino Americans Through Decolonizing Curriculum") and Caldoza (2021) Why I Don't Talk About Being Filipino (I Think)
Register for FCEN to participate in the series!
Filipino Advisory Committee (TCDSB)
FCEN emerged out of work at the TCDSB in service of Filipino/a/x students in our community. FCEN is connected to the advisory committee and works in collaboration to advise the board.
Activities are ongoing and the committee meets multiple times a year.
See FAC minutes here.
TCDSB Community Consultation & Advocacy
Ongoing informal consultation began in 2021-22 to receive information on points for advocacy at the TCDSB.
We met with system leaders (Director of Education and Superintendent of Human Resources) in May 2022. This presentation was given during the Race Relations Committee.
Hiring is now a standing item. Director Dela Mora will meet with the FAC specifically to provide answers to hiring questions. Ongoing updates will be provided. Stay tuned!
Check out the website for lots of resources, videos, and other news.
LINKS anD CONNECTIONS
LINKS anD CONNECTIONS
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STAY CONNECTED
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