We hope that you have a safe and restful Thanksgiving holiday with your family, friends, and loved ones. We are thankful for the incredible work CFT members do every day educating our students, supporting them and their families, and uplifting our communities.

We are also thankful for all of the CFT community – who continue to stand together as a union to defend and protect our professions, our schools, and our students. Our collective solidarity is critical in this era when extremists seek to dismantle and defund our schools, and attack the human rights of our students and our members.

The CFT acknowledges Thanksgiving as a National Day of Mourning for Native American communities across the United States. By learning about the history of this day, we remember those who were lost during the colonization of Indigenous Peoples.

Take a moment to read and learn from the resources below:

• Click here to explore a map of native tribes and territories by searching your own address

• Click here to learn about land acknowledgements

• Click here to learn about how you can be an effective ally to Native American communities

• In continuation of honoring Native American Heritage month, head to CFT’s resource page that includes classroom curricula and other educational resources
  

We are mindful that the Thanksgiving holiday can be a joyful time with family or a difficult time for some. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, you can reach out for help by simply calling or texting 988 or by chat at 988lifeline.org. The hotline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, and prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

In Unity,

Jeffery Freitas
CFT President

L. Lacy Barnes
CFT Secretary Treasurer

Juan Ramirez
CFT Executive Vice President

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