Welcome

District 13 OSSTF represents approximately 1550 permanent and 740 occasional teachers along with over 100 Professional Student Services Personnel in Durham region. Our union provides services to its members to protect them in their work and to enhance their professionalism through professional development workshops, health and safety training, collective agreement in-servicing and regular communications and public relations highlighting the teachers in our schools.

Land Acknowledgement

District 13 OSSTF is committed to providing space to honour Indigenous folks who were here on this beautiful land long before settler arrival.  We acknowledge that many Indigenous Nations have longstanding relationships, both historic and modern with the territories upon which our members work and our union operates.  We recognize the enduring presence of all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples throughout Turtle Island.

 

This region forms part of the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations, the Mississauga Peoples, and the treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nations.  We would also like to acknowledge that prior to these treaties, the land was stewarded by various communities including the Haudenosaunee and Wendat confederacies. impact of colonialism and our responsibilities to redress the ways this has helped shape the education system and our organization.  We also recognize the sovereignty of all Indigenous Nations as outlined in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and we are committed to honouring the Truth and Reconciliation recommendations.

 

Our land acknowledgement does not function as closure, resignation, or acceptance of the structural conditions of settler colonialism that remain in effect today.  We recognize the

 

To honour the Indigenous Peoples of this territory, we will take up our responsibility to be respectful of their traditions, knowledge and to care for this land and its waters for future generations.  We would like to thank all Indigenous Peoples for sharing this land so we may come together in a good way.

 

 

OTIP New Member Account Portal

OTIP has updated their member-only platform in August 2025, which requires all members to register to the new "My Member Account" Portal.

All OTIP members will need to register before they can access this member-only area. For more information on the new digital experience and how to register to My Member Account, follow the link below:

OTIP My Member Account

Indigenous Excellence Competition 2026

All self-identified Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) students (both elementary and secondary) are invited to participate in our “Celebrating and Honouring Indigenous Excellence” competition by contributing a creative submission that honours Indigeneity.  The competition will launch the end of March so that submissions are in by Indigenous History Month in June. All entries are to be submitted by May 10th at 3:00pm. All participants will be acknowledged, and a committee will select additional recipients to be honoured for their outstanding entries. A total of up to $1000.00 has been set aside to gift these outstanding entries.  Further details can be found here.

To submit work, use the QR code on the poster or click to access the Google Form.

If there are any barriers to participate including the cost of supplies, please use your DDSB email to contact the DDSB Indigenous Education Department who can offer some financial support.

If you have any questions or would like further clarification, please reach out to Garrett in the office: (905) 668-7100 or garrett.metcalfe@d13.osstf.ca.

District 13's Inaugural Challenging Workplace Misogyny Forum

The Equity, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Committee is calling on female-identified members at every school and work site to join together in standing against sexism in our spaces.  The forum takes place on May 15, 2026 at the District 13 TBU office.  To register, use the QR code on the poster or contact Garrett Metcalfe at garrett.metcalfe@d13.osstf.ca.



Annual Shelley Page Memorial Golf Tournament

Once again, District 13's TBU/PSSP Public Relations Committee is proud to honour the legacy of former District President Shelley Page -- by hosting its annual golf tournament and dinner to benefit the Caring Colleagues fund.

The tournament happens rain or shine on Friday, June 12, 2026, with a 5:00 PM SHOTGUN START, at Lyndebrook Golf Course.  Early bird registration is $40 per golfer; after May 15, registration goes up to $50.  That price includes golfing, chicken dinner (or veggie upon request), prizes, swag and FUN!

To register, contact Vansh Gulati at the office:  vansh.gulati@d13.osstf.ca or (905) 668-7100.


D13 Human Rights Committee's Queer Excellence Competition

All self-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ students are invited to participate in our Queer Excellence Competition by submitting a creation that celebrates queer identity, creativity, advocacy, resilience, joy, and community.  This competition is open to individuals or small groups.  Teachers are encouraged to incorporate this opportunity into their curriculum where appropriate. Submissions may take many forms — bold, expressive, political, glamorous, vulnerable, loud, soft — we want it all.

We are asking that the challenge be launched with students during the month of May so that winners can be selected and announced in June in recognition of Pride Month. All entries are to be submitted by Monday, June 1st at 3:00pm. The winners will be selected by committee and announced later in the month.

Further details can be found here.  If you have any questions or would like further clarification, please contact Garrett in the office: 905 668 7100 or garrett.metcalfe@d13.osstf.ca.

To submit work, use this link.


OTIP Retirement Workshops

Ontario Teacher Insurance Plan and Educators Financial Group are hosting retirement workshops at various locations across the GTA. Specific dates and registration details can be found on their website, at the following link: https://www.otip.com/events. 

2025/2026 District 13 OSSTF Executive

 

Active Retired Members

Retired members can continue their OSSTF involvement though membership with Active Retired Members. Please click on the image to visit the website.

District 13 OSSTF Women's Advocate Program