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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
PSAC BC Regional Newsletter for May 2015
May 27, 2015 - 9:33am •
BC Regional Council meeting minutes and Coordinators reports - April 2015
May 1, 2015 - 12:00am •
Here are the Regional Council reports and teleconference call minutes presented at the April 2015 Regional Council meeting. The Council report is a large file (~9 MB) and available here at dropbox.com
Spotlight On: the PSAC BC Mainland Human Rights Committee
April 30, 2015 - 6:53pm •
The BC Mainland Human Rights Committee is one of the oldest constitutionally recognized committees in BC. It was originally chartered in the 1990’s as the Aboriginal, Visible Minority and Persons with Disabilities (AVMPWD) Committee – times changed, and the name was changed to the Human Rights Committee in the 2000’s. The committee is based in Vancouver and PSAC members from all equity-seeking groups are welcome to participate.
Coalition of Black Trade Unionist Convention (CBTU)
April 14, 2015 - 7:44pm •
Sisters and Brothers,   The 44th International Convention of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) will be held in Chicago Illinois at the Hyatt Regency May 20-25, 2015.  The theme of the Convention is Owning Our Future-Building Our Community.  More information can be found at the following link http://www.cbtu.org/.   PSAC will be sponsoring two members who are activists and members of CBTU to attend the Convention.  
Celebrating Vaisakhi
Brescia, Italy - April 16, 2011: Dance during Vaisakhi procession
April 10, 2015 - 12:12am •
Thanks to one of our members from PSAC/Union of National Employees Local 20088 for sharing her thoughts and experience on Vaisakhi! Every April, millions of Sikhs world-wide celebrate Vaisakhi, a day that marks the harvest celebration and the anniversary of one of Sikhism's most important events, the establishment of Khalsa.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – March 21
March 19, 2015 - 10:28pm •
By Jennifer Chieh Ho, BC Regional Council Coordinator for Racially Visible Members, Public Service Alliance of Canada Many thanks to Jennifer for writing this timely March 21st message! Jennifer will be at the 8th Annual Community March Against Racism in Vancouver on March 21, and encourages all PSAC members to join her. For more info, email chiehhj@psac-afpc.com
Celebrate Black History Month - Cal Best
February 22, 2015 - 1:28pm •
The PSAC BC Racially Visible Caucus and the Union of National Employees BC and Yukon invite you to Celebrate Black History Month with a series of posters, facts, and bookmarks that commemorate our heritage. Here is the last of a series of six informative posters members can print and display at their worksites. In 1958, Cal Best was elected President of the newly formed Civil Service Association of Canada.
Lunar New Year
February 18, 2015 - 12:00am •
Gong Xi Fa Cai! (Congratulations and Prosperity!) By Jennifer Chieh Ho, Coordinator for Racially Visible Members, PSAC BC Regional Council Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year is a festive celebration that lasts for 15 days. Unlike Christmas Day which falls on Dec 25 annually, the Chinese New Year falls on a different day every year. This year, the first day of Chinese New Year falls on February, 19 in the lunar calendar.
Celebrate Black History Month - Governor James Douglas
February 16, 2015 - 12:00am •
The PSAC BC Racially Visible Caucus and the Union of National Employees BC and Yukon invite you to Celebrate Black History Month with a series of posters, facts, and bookmarks that commemorate our heritage. Here is the fifth of a series of informative posters members can print and display at their worksites. In 1858, about 400 black Californian families moved to BC, enriching the cultural life of the new colony.
Celebrate Black History Month - Some Online Resources
February 9, 2015 - 12:00am •
The PSAC BC Racially Visible Caucus and the Union of National Employees BC and Yukon invite you to Celebrate Black History Month with a series of posters, facts, and bookmarks that commemorate our heritage. Here is the fourth of a series of informative posters members can print and display at their worksites. Find out more about Black History Month with these online resources!

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