Meg Ferguson

Meg Ferguson

@megferguson1.bsky.social

East Coast Canadian 🇨🇦 Educator + NSTU member Workshop facilitator (she/her/elle) Music education account: @mfergmusic

59 Followers 80 Following 24 Posts Joined Feb 2025
4 days ago
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Women who educate.
Women who lead.
Women who advocate.

Grateful for the incredible women serving on our Local Executive and the impact they make every day.

Happy International Women’s Day.

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1 week ago
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N.S. Supreme Court strikes down former Liberal government’s wage restraint legislation Unions, province given a year to find a remedy.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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1 month ago
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'We cannot recruit our way out of a shortage': Teachers' union demands comprehensive retention strategy - Halifax Examiner Department of Education says according to its data, there are enough teachers to staff every classroom, and teacher retention is "very high."

'We cannot recruit our way out of a shortage': Teachers' union demands comprehensive retention strategy www.halifaxexaminer.ca/education/we...

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3 months ago
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Come join your fellow County members at the Halifax Thunderbirds for their season opener on Dec. 5th!

Tickets subsidized by Social & Wellness committee - check out our website for sign up link. 2 tickets per member.

Must be on Member Registry and verified as an HfxCo member to qualify.

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3 months ago
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Congrats to our 1st winners!
2 more draws to come…
Hop over to Facebook + Instagram to join the campaign and be part of the next draws. A stronger Local starts with connection.

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3 months ago
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Oh, @gpvanier.bsky.social community - you have outdone yourselves!!
Thank you for your incredible support at our Sr Band Trip auction last night!!!

And thank you @thelakernews.com for your consistent support with your presence (+ successful bids!)

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4 months ago
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Honouring those who served and sacrificed.

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4 months ago
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We stand in solidarity with Alberta teachers. Nova Scotia educators know all to well the impacts of an imposed contract.
#StopTheExcuses #OurKidsCantWaitAB #NSTU @albertateachers.bsky.social

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4 months ago
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Hey @albertateachers.bsky.social
@nsteachersunion.bsky.social are with you at challenging time as you stand for education. #OurKidsCantWaitAB
#StopTheExcuses #HfxCoLocal #NSTU #NSTUforABteachers

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4 months ago
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Hey Halifax County members:
Let's send a WAVE OF SUPPORT to Alberta Teachers

Oct 29 - Wear red & post pics on socials
This wk: Post supportive graphics (some options coming in an email Mon)

Pls help spread the word!

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4 months ago
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From coast to coast, #teachers stand together
Astral Drive Elementary #NSTUmembers #RedforEd

#NSTUforABteachers #OurKidsCantWaitAB #StopTheExcuses

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4 months ago
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It’s a balmy 25 degrees Celsius in my class this week when the heating system kicked in. Outside it’s 11.

Suggestions to save money in public education:
Let me turn my own heat down instead of putting in a work order and taking days to weeks to turn down the heat.

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4 months ago
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Over 100 School Reps in one room tonight — showing what solidarity looks like in action.
Proud to represent colleagues who lead, listen, and lift each other up.
#NSTU #UnionStrong

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4 months ago
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Annual GPV band craft fair showcases creativity, community spirit » The Laker News FALL RIVER: The annual Georges P. Vanier Junior High Band Craft Fair once again filled the school gym and cafeteria with colour, creativity, and community

The annual @gpvanier.bsky.social Band Craft Fair showcased a lot of crafters talents, including some students. #FallRiverNS @mfergmusic.bsky.social

thelaker.ca/annual-gpv-b...

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4 months ago
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We support Alberta Teachers! @albertateachers.bsky.social
#OurKidsCantWaitAB #StopTheExcuses
@nsteachersunion.bsky.social

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4 months ago
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A few of our vendors at Friday’s Craft Fair - drop by Saturday 10am-2pm!
Support local craftspeople, student entrepreneurs + the @gpvanier.bsky.social band program

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4 months ago
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Which shirt shall I wear to support @albertateachers.bsky.social ?
Protest socks are all set to go!!
#OurKidsCantWaitAB #StopTheExcuses

If you want the next generation of leaders to have the skills, you need to invest properly in their education!

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5 months ago
Graphic includes pumpkins, berries, nuts and fall foliage. Message: Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for your dedication, your voice, and your care.

Take time to breathe, connect, and savour the season. Happy Thanksgiving!

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5 months ago
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A message from the Nova Scotia Teachers Union in solidarity with striking colleagues at the Alberta Teachers' Association.

Un message du Nova Scotia Teachers Union en solidarité avec les collègues en grève de l’Alberta Teachers’ Association.

@albertateachers.bsky.social #abpoli

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5 months ago
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Shop local, support young musicians, and find the perfect handmade treasures at our Band Craft Fair! Dates + times below:
@thelakernews.com

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5 months ago
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Behind every student success story is a teacher who believed, guided, and encouraged. Halifax County Local honours all teachers this World Teachers’ Day. #WorldTeachersDay

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5 months ago
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A #WorldTeachersDay message from Peter Day, President of @nsteachersunion.bsky.social.

On October 5, celebrate Canada’s teachers for the incredible difference they make every day! 🌟

#BecauseOfATeacher

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6 months ago
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Pink Shirt Day reminds us: kindness is stronger than cruelty,
Inclusion is stronger than exclusion.

#PinkShirtDay

Let’s all wear pink tomorrow and have those great conversations with our students.

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6 months ago

It was great to see our #NSTUmembers at the #LabourDay Rally today!

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6 months ago
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Happy Labour Day #NSTUmembers!
Thank you to the #NSTUmembera who were able to rally in #Halifax today!
@halifaxcitylocal.bsky.social @nsteachersunion.bsky.social #dartmouthlocal
(More photos to follow)

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6 months ago
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Hope to see you Monday at the #LabourDay rally!
11am
1601 Hollis St
Mom Sept 1
#Halifax #NovaScotia

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6 months ago
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Hey #NSTUmembers
Be sure to let the #NSTU know what email address works best for you - update the membership registry.

Instructions on how - QR code or here:
nstu.ca/the-nstu/com...

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6 months ago
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Dalhousie locks out profs, other faculty members over contract dispute | CBC News Dalhousie University professors, librarians and other teaching staff have hit the picket lines in Halifax following the school’s decision this week to lock out faculty association members after no col...

The NSTU stands in solidarity with @dalfacultyassoc who have been locked out by @DalhousieU and are now on the picket line. We support your fight for fairness and respect. #keepdalstrong

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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6 months ago
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Let’s support @dalfacultyassoc
Dal Faculty Association members!
How?

1. Rally Fri Aug 22 at noon
Killam Memorial Library

2. Join in at any of their 5 locations pictured below on weekdays from 7:30am-4:30pm as our #HfxCoLocal President Desirée Daniele did today!

#KeepDalStrong

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7 months ago
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Have any ideas for professional learning for you and a few colleagues?
This grant is for you!

Expenses for the inservice and guest speaker, as well as 1 sub day for each participant included.

Check out the Article 60 SharePoint for more info (found on the For Staff section of the HRCE website).

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