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 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
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!
May 17 – International day against homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia
On May 17th and every day, we fight for justice as a global issue, resisting, supporting and healing together.
May 15th: International Day of Families
A great initiative from the PSAC Mainland Human Rights Committee
Human Rights Equality Puzzle – May 15th: International Day of Families
May 15 is International Day of Families, check out the next puzzle piece and a great initiative by the Human Rights Committee!
Human Rights Equality Puzzle – National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
May 5 is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women