Click to find the June 27th puzzle piece and learn more about Multiculturalism Day.
Human Rights Committees
PSAC BC has three constitutionally-recognized Human Rights Committees. They meet regularly in person and via conference call to discuss issues and plan events relating to PSAC’s Indigenous, PWD, LGBTQ2+ and Racially Visible caucus members.
For more information on a PSAC BC Human Rights Committee, contact:
- Mainland HRC (based in Vancouver) – Co-Chairs: Ruby Langan, Lea Serron – click for Mainland HRC minutes & other documents. Contact the Committee: PSACBC-HRC-Mainland@psac-afpc.com
- Vancouver Island HRC (based in Victoria) – Chair: Kristina MacLean – click for VIHRC minutes & other documents. Contact the Committee: PSACBC-HRC-VancouverIsland@psac-afpc.com
- Okanagan HRC – click for Okanagan HRC minutes & other documents. Contact the Committee: PSACBC-HRC-Okanagan@psac-afpc.com
Registration open: PSAC 2021 National Equity Conferences
PSAC’s 2021 National Equity Conferences (NEC) will be held November 22-27 under the theme “Engage, Empower, Unite”.
Human Rights Equality Puzzle – June 21st: National Indigenous Peoples Day
May 17 is International day against homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia, check out the next puzzle piece from the Human Rights Committee!
Save the date: Intersectionality and allyship with Indigenous Peoples
June 23, 4 – 5:30 PM PT
Call to Action: Join or donate to the PSAC BC Team in the Tears To Hope Virtual Relay 2021
Indigenous members of PSAC BC are issuing a call to action in support of the Tears to Hope Society’s 3rd annual Tears to Hope Relay and Virtual 10K Run taking place on June 26 and 27, 2021, in honour of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
Human Rights Equality Puzzle – June is Pride Month and Indigenous History Month
Two new puzzle pieces have been added, one for Pride Month and one for National Indigenous History Month.
Honour and remember the 215 children who were students of the Kamloops Indian Residential School
Our Indigenous colleagues, friends, and loved ones are impacted by the grief and trauma of losing their children. Non-Indigenous Canadians cannot change the past, but they can offer acceptance, support, and, most importantly, change to reconcile this shared history.
Doing Things Differently: A Disability Rights At Work Handbook
This guide is designed for trade union leaders, union staff representatives, local executive, committee members and shop stewards. The handbook provides an overview of disability rights issues in Canada, with a specific focus on advancements and challenges in workplaces and in the union movement.
PSAC mourns victims of Kamloops Indian Residential School
A National Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for former Residential School students and those affected. Emotional and crisis referral services are available by calling the 24-hour national crisis line at 1-866-925-4419.
Human Rights Equality Puzzle – May 17th: International day against homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia
May 17 is International day against homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia, check out the next puzzle piece from the Human Rights Committee!