🎤 Call for Spotlight Speakers

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2026 Educators Anti-Racism Conference – Vaughan, Ontario | February 6, 2026

We’re looking for inspiring, solutions-focused speakers to share short-form presentations at the 2026 Educators Anti-Racism Conference.

Talks should focus on practical, identity-affirming solutions that strengthen belonging, equity, and inclusion in schools. Presentations can highlight work happening at the school board, school, or classroom level, and should reflect real-world examples or creative approaches that help students feel seen, valued, and empowered.

We welcome a wide range of topics tied to race, culture, and affirming student identities, including but not limited to: racial justice, Indigenous education, cultural celebration, gender identity and expression, 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion, disability and neurodiversity, faith inclusion, and linguistic or socio-economic diversity.

Each talk will be 8–10 minutes in length and delivered live during the Educators Anti-Racism Conference on February 6, 2026. Selected presenters will receive a $200 honorarium and professional video footage of their presentation.

Deadline for submissions: November 15, 2025
Presenters will be selected by: End of November 2025

Questions? Contact Janelle Yanishewski at jyanishewski@harmony.ca

đź“ť Speaker Proposal Form

Name
(Keep it short and engaging—like a headline that grabs attention.)
Eg. Anti-Asian racism, Anti-Black racism, Indigeneity, 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion, religion and faith, cultural identity, student voice, anti-oppression and power sharing, evaluation, etc.
Tell us what you’d like to talk about! Describe your key idea, what challenge it addresses, and how your solution or approach is making an impact in your school or community.
Would you be comfortable being recorded and having your talk shared publicly?