Former staff say workplace bullying drove them out of teaching in Fort Resolution, N.W.T. – CBC

At least 7 staff members left their positions at Deninu School this past year

Sep 20, 2022

Former staff at Deninu School in Fort Resolution, N.W.T., say they left the school due to workplace bullying, and parents say they’re worried about the impact it’s had on students.

At least seven staff members left the school at the end of the 2021-22 school year. CBC spoke to four of those teachers, some of whom asked not to be named for fear of reprisal. Collectively, they painted a picture of a work environment where bullying and toxic behaviour was rampant, with some alleging employees were discriminated against due to race or disability.

They told CBC they feel their concerns about threats regarding job security, accusations of misconduct, and verbal abuse were not taken seriously by the school board.

The board paints a different picture, saying any concerns that were raised were dealt with appropriately and denying that anyone was discriminated against.

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