On International Day for Persons with Disabilities, PSAC encourages the federal government to follow through on their Disability Inclusion Action Plan
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, Access (PWD), 2SLGBTQIA+, 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 Indigenous Peoples Coordinator
Alan Otrosina
Regional Council Racially Visible Equity Coordinator
Celine Ahodekon
Regional Council Access (Persons with Disabilities) Coordinator
Krista Tebbutt
Regional Council 2SLGBTQIA+ (Pride) Coordinator
Damir Moric
Human Rights Equality Puzzle – December 3
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December 3: International Day for Persons with Disability
December 3 is the International Day for Persons with Disability. This year’s theme is “Fighting for rights in the post-COVID era.”
Human Rights Equality Puzzle – November 20: Trans Day of Remembrance
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Solidarity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Are We There Yet?
Please join PSAC BC Racialized workers to celebrate Multiculturalism Week in BC with an event featuring a panel discussion, music and dance lessons, and door prizes!
Human Rights Equality Puzzle – October 11th: National Coming Out Day
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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
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