On May 17th and every day, we fight for justice as a global issue, resisting, supporting and healing together.
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
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!
PSAC BC endorses National Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism, May 10
At their meeting earlier today, the PSAC BC Regional Council voted unanimously to endorse the upcoming National Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism, which is being organized by Stand With Asians Coalition, May 10.
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
Human Rights Equality Puzzle – Asian Heritage Month
The Mainland Human Rights Committee is recognizing Equality Days throughout the year with an electronic and interactive Human Rights Equality Puzzle.
Asian Heritage Month: United in the fight to stop Asian hate
We all have a role to play in the fight against anti-Asian racism and all other forms of racism in Canada.
Human Rights Equality Puzzle
The Mainland Human Rights Committee is recognizing Equality Days throughout the year with an electronic and interactive Human Rights Equality Puzzle.
On April 17, Should We Say Equality or Inequality Day Instead?
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.
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.