We celebrate Equality Day every April 17 to mark the coming into force of the equality provisions in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Charter was signed on April 17, 1982.
Human Rights Committees
PSAC BC has three constitutionally-recognized Human Rights Committees. They meet regularly in person and virtually to discuss issues and plan events relating to PSAC’s Indigenous, Members with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Racially Visible caucus members.
- PSAC members in BC are encouraged to fill out the PSAC BC self id form here, we will add you to our mailing lists and keep you up to date on regional events and initiatives.
For more information on a PSAC BC Human Rights Committee, contact:
- Mainland HRC (based in Vancouver) – contact email: PSACBC-HRC-Mainland@psac-afpc.com – minutes & other documents
- Co-Chair: Colin Cheng
- Co-Chair: Priscilla Lam
- Treasurer: Susanne Dier
- Secretary: Julie Kelly
- Vancouver Island HRC (based in Victoria) – contact email: PSACBC-HRC-VancouverIsland@psac-afpc.com – minutes & other documents
- President: Bronwyn Heney
- Vice President: James McAllister
- Treasurer: Danielle Dardengo
- Secretary: vacant
- CIRCLE (Human Rights) Committee – contact email: PSACBC-HRC-Okanagan@psac-afpc.com – minutes & other documents
- Co-Chair: Ashley-Rae Snape
- Co-Chair: Sarah Mackintosh
- Treasurer: Darien Gomez
- Secretary: Kuldeep Deol
Black History Month panel discussions – now available
As part of Black History Month 2021, PSAC organized a series of panel discussions that looked at the issues facing Black workers and to honor the contributions of Black labour activists in this country. We are now making these discussions available online for everyone’s benefit.
March 21: Fighting systemic racism pivotal to a just recovery
On March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we must recognize the systemic racial inequities that persist in our society.
March 21: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Let’s not be silent bystanders; our silence can be hurtful.
PSAC condemns anti-Asian racism and violence
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Black History Month: Mainland Human Rights Committee Quiz – Week 3
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Black History Month: Mainland Human Rights Committee Quiz – Week 2
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Black History Month: Mainland Human Rights Committee Quiz – Week 1
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