Trauma-Informed Advocacy and Engagement & Equity: Anti-Oppressive Framework for Stewards – Vancouver

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

Thanks for your interste in this course. The application deadline of Thurday, October 2, 2025 at 4 PM Pacific has now passed.

Catchment: Metro