Resolutions 101, Trauma-Informed Advocacy, and Engagement & Equity: Anti-Oppressive Framework for Stewards – Kamloops

Saturday, November 8 - Sunday, November 9

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (both days)

Facilitator: Varinder Johal

Location: Delta Hotels – Kamloops (540 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2B2)

Applicants applying for this education offering will be taking all three courses on this weekend:

  • Day 1: Resolutions 101
  • Day 2, morning session: Trauma-Informed Advocacy
  • Day 2, afternoon session: Engagement & Equity: Anti-Oppressive Framework for Stewards

Day 1: Resolutions 101

Do you want to write an effective resolution for submission to a conference or convention? This course sets out the “rules” around resolutions and will strengthen your ability to write effective resolutions.

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Have considered multiple ways to make change at PSAC
  • Be familiar with the process for submitting resolutions
  • Understand the criteria of an effective resolution
  • Have practiced drafting resolutions and identified information needed to support a resolution
  • Have shared strategies for obtaining support for resolutions in the lead-up to events

Day 2 Morning Session: Trauma-Informed Advocacy (Steward Series – Foundational Learning Workshop)

By the end of this workshop, Stewards will:

  • Understand what trauma is and how to best support members affected by it
  • Explore best practices for trauma-informed advocacy as a Steward
  • Identify ways to integrate trauma-informed practice in all aspects of our work as Stewards
  • Understand why being proactive and intentional in integrating the principles of trauma-informed practice in Stewards’ work leads to positive outcomes for all members, regardless of their experience with trauma, and the union

Day 2 Afternoon Session: Engagement & Equity: Anti-Oppressive Framework for Stewards (Steward Series – Stwards as an Organizer Workshop)

By the end of this workshop, Stewards will be able to:

  • Assess power, privilege, and oppression in the worksite
  • Explain what an anti-oppressive practice is and how it contributes to an equitable and inclusive workplace
  • Develop and apply a framework for anti-oppressive practice in their own work

Thanks for your interest in this course below. The application deadline of Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4 PM Pacific has now passed.

Catchment: Southern Interior