Find the October 11 puzzle piece and find out more about National Coming Out Day
Human Rights
The PSAC BC Region has three Human Rights Committees who meet regularly to in person and via conference call to discuss issues and plan events relating to PSAC’s Indigenous, PWD, GLBTQ2+, and Racially Visible members.
The BC Region also has four Regional Council members who represent equity-seeking groups. They are responsible for PSAC members within their constituencies and speak for them at the Council, they seek to promote the activism of PSAC members within these constituencies, and they ensure and promote representation for their constituencies throughout our Union.
Regional Council Aboriginal Equity Coordinator
Jenny Macleod
Regional Council Racially Visible Equity Coordinator
Stephen Torng
Regional Council Members with Disabilities Equity Coordinator
Shane Polak
Regional Council Pride (GLBT) Equity Coordinator
Nia Gillies
Human Rights Equality Puzzle – Sept 30th: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Find find the Sept 30th puzzle piece and find out more about Orange Shirt Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: A chance for reflection and reconciliation
The official designation of September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, unanimously supported by the House of Commons in May, is a necessary and encouraging step forward towards Reconciliation.
Sisters In Spirit Vigils – Oct 4
October 4th is a day when we honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people, support grieving families, and create opportunities for healing.
Human Rights Equality Puzzle – Sept 10th: World Suicide Prevention Day
Find the Sept 10th puzzle piece and learn more about World Suicide Prevention Day.
Orange Shirt Day – Every child matters
PSAC BC encourages all members to participate in the events that will be taking place in your respective communities and wear orange as a conversation-starter to engage others.
Human Rights Equality Puzzle – Sept 6th: Labour Day
Find the Sept 6th puzzle piece and find out more about the history of Labour Day.
Human Rights Equality Puzzle – August 9th: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Click to find the August 9th puzzle piece and find out more about the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
PSAC recognizes Canada’s first Emancipation Day
On August 1, Canadians will have the opportunity to recognize Emancipation Day nationally for the first time since Members of Parliament voted unanimously to designate the day earlier this year.
Human Rights Equality Puzzle – June 27th: Multiculturalism Day
Click to find the June 27th puzzle piece and learn more about Multiculturalism Day.