Trauma-Informed Advocacy and Engagement & Equity: Anti-Oppressive Framework for Stewards – Vancouver
Saturday, October 25
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
PSAC Vancouver Regional Office, 5238 Joyce Street
Facilitator: Julie Diels-Neufeld
Location: PSAC Vancouver Regional Office (200 – 5238 Joyce Street, Vancouver BC V5R 6C9)
These two-half day modules will help build skills for Stewards when representing members in the workplace.
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
Afternoon Session: Engagement & Equity: Anti-Oppressive Framework for Steward (Steward Series – Foundational Learning 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
Apply for this course below. Application deadline: Thurday, October 2, 2025 at 4 PM Pacific