Osstf District 8 Avon Maitland

10/24/2026

Education unions from Southwestern Ontario gathered today at Victoria Park in London Ontario to bring attention to the underfunding of education in Ontario. D8 represent!!!

10/24/2026

D8 will be there! Come on and join us at Victoria Park in London!!

10/01/2026

OSSTF D8 is off to Harris Park on the 24 of October. The bus for our area will be leaving from Mitchell. See your branch rep for details… more to come!!!

10/01/2026

Last night at the TBU Council meeting, members of the OSSTF D8 Council wore orange as we came together for the first meeting of the school year. Wearing orange reminds us of the importance of listening, learning and working together toward reconciliation while honouring the experiences and resilience of Indigenous Peoples.

06/17/2026

Thank you to Huron County Pride - this is great information for our students and educators alike!

Today has been a tough day for our local 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies. And we recognize that the flag poles incidents are not isolated. Youth and adults alike have been facing incidents of discrimination and bullying, and facing a rise in hate rhetoric, particularly aimed at our trans and gender non-conforming siblings.

You are not alone. You matter. You have a community who is here for you. You have resources locally and at your fingertips to help you navigate through this and help you be the authentic, wonderful person you are meant to be. Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of those organizations.

And don't hesitate to reach out to us as well. Huron County Pride is here for you, and for all our 2SLGBTQIA+ siblings. If you just need an ear or shoulder, or you want to get more involved in the work of building inclusive and caring communities, we are here! Reach out on socials or email [email protected]

06/17/2026

We are deeply troubled by the recent acts of vandalism at some Perth County schools, where flagpoles flying the Pride flag were deliberately cut down. These actions are not only disrespectful, they are rooted in hate and have no place in our schools or communities.
OSSTF D8 stands in unwavering solidarity with our 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff, and families. Pride symbols represent safety, inclusion, and the fundamental right for everyone to be seen and valued for who they are. Attempts to silence or erase these voices only strengthen our resolve to advocate for equity and respect.
We reaffirm our commitment to creating safe, inclusive learning environments for all, and we call on our community to stand together in rejecting hate in all its forms. Love, acceptance, and dignity must always rise above intolerance.

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06/06/2026

06/06/2026

Members of D8 are enjoying some fun at the Huron Pride Festival today. What are you up to?? Join in the fun at the Lion’s Harbour Park until 4pm!!

06/06/2026

Hey all!! Don’t forget tomorrow (Sat June 6th) is Huron County Pride!!! Head on over to Lion’s Harbour Park between 10am and 4pm to check out the celebrations!! Don’t forget to drop by the D8 booth!!!

06/03/2026

Fun things happening at Huron Pride this coming weekend. D8 will have a both there too. Drop by and say hey or, want to come and volunteer? Reach out to Maureen Matchett!!

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