Three Unions, One Festive Night On the evening of Tuesday, December 16, the very first Festivus Collectivus brought together members from CCFA, BCGEU, and CUPE for a shared holiday solidarity celebration! Even as an atmospheric river poured relentlessly outside, union members gathered inside the Sherri Bell Hall for a warm, joyful, no-bosses-allowed evening of food, music, … [Read more...] about Festivus Collectivus: The First ANNUAL Holiday Solidarity Celebration
Climate Action Update: What’s Happening at FPSE and Camosun
CCFA Admin - with files from Marty Donatelli, CCFA Rep to FPSE Climate Action Standing Committee – November 2025 The FPSE Climate Action Standing Committee met on November 15, and there’s a lot happening across the federation — and at Camosun — on climate action, education, and sustainability. Here’s a quick look at what’s new, what’s growing, and what’s coming … [Read more...] about Climate Action Update: What’s Happening at FPSE and Camosun
Human Rights and International Solidarity Committee Update
November 26, 2025 - Posted on behalf of Derek Murray, FPSE Human Rights and International Solidarity Committee As we approach December 10, the United Nations’ annual Human Rights Day, it is my privilege to share a brief report on the activities of the Human Rights and International Solidarity Committee of FPSE and to make a humble request to colleagues here in the … [Read more...] about Human Rights and International Solidarity Committee Update
FPSE-Pension Advisory Committee Update
October 2025 - Posted on behalf of Blair Fisher, FPSE Pension Advisory Committee Over the first weekend in October, I attended the Pension Advisory Committee meetings. At these meetings we had a few housekeeping issues to take care of as well as interesting discussions about pensions in Canada more generally. The more interesting points that I would like to highlight for our … [Read more...] about FPSE-Pension Advisory Committee Update
SD/PD Info Session
Scheduled Development Intents are due February 1st! Now is a good time for all CCFA members to get thinking about what to do for the upcoming SD period. Learn more about what you are entitled to in the collective agreement, clarify the difference between Scheduled Development (SD) and Professional Development (PD), get inspired with some great suggestions, and share your … [Read more...] about SD/PD Info Session
CCFA PD Guidelines revisions for Winter 2026
Every year the PD committee reviews the funding guidelines and considers making revisions. Below are a few of this year’s changes. Please refer to the updated guidelines for more details. … [Read more...] about CCFA PD Guidelines revisions for Winter 2026
🎉 Festivus Collectivus! 🎉
It’s been a year of hard work, strong voices, and standing shoulder-to-shoulder. Now it’s time to celebrate us — the workers who make it all happen! Festivus for the Rest of Us — and for All of Us Before it was a sitcom joke, Festivus began in 1966 as a quirky family tradition created by writer Daniel O’Keefe Sr., a small act of resistance to the pressures and … [Read more...] about 🎉 Festivus Collectivus! 🎉
🍪 The Great Festivus Cookie Contest: Rules & Regulations🍪
Think your baking skills could win you the title of Bestus Festivus Cookie? Here’s everything you need to know before you enter your masterpiece. A Sweet Showdown for a Great Cause! Do you love to show off your holiday baking skills and think your cookies are unbeatable? Prove it! Enter the Festivus Collectivus Cookie Contest and share your best batch in the spirit of … [Read more...] about 🍪 The Great Festivus Cookie Contest: Rules & Regulations🍪
2025 Fall GM Highlights
Greetings to all our CCFA Members! Did you miss the Fall General Meeting on October 9, 2025?If so, you missed another successful hybrid meeting — but not to worry! Here are your highlights from the meeting, along with a few reminders for the months ahead. Meeting Business & Reports Professional Development President’s Report Contract Negotiation … [Read more...] about 2025 Fall GM Highlights
BCGEU Solidarity!
The CCFA is proud to stand in solidarity with the striking BCGEU workers. Over the past weeks, we’ve been visiting picket lines, lending our support, and showing that our community is stronger when we stand together. It’s been inspiring to see the dedication and resilience of those on the front lines fighting for fair working conditions. As part of our support, we’ve been … [Read more...] about BCGEU Solidarity!
Thinking about Long-Term PD?
If you are full-time or part-time continuing faculty, and have completed your probationary period, now is a good time to start thinking about applying for long-term professional development funding for 2026/27! Long-term funds are for activities such as advanced degrees, which normally take longer than two months and cost more than $4,000/yr. Though applications are not due … [Read more...] about Thinking about Long-Term PD?
Visit with Minister Sunner & MLA LaJeunesse
CCFA & BCGEU met with Minister Jessie Sunner & MLA Dana Lajeunesse (2nd and 3rd from left, respectively) on September 16th and spoke about how Post-secondary needs better funding! What we wanted to talk about Funding Stability is the Foundation of a Stable Post-Secondary System She told us she wasn't there to talk about that with us. What we ended up … [Read more...] about Visit with Minister Sunner & MLA LaJeunesse
CCFA Welcome Back BBQ 2025
Remember when the employer used to host a “welcome back” BBQ as part of employee appreciation? That’s gone now; it was cut as a “cost savings measure.” Funny thing, though: while hospitality spending has disappeared, management still found over half a million dollars in the budget to fight union grievances and arbitrations. So we did what unions do best: we stepped up to … [Read more...] about CCFA Welcome Back BBQ 2025
Announcing the 2025 CCFA Charity Fund Recipients
Once again, our members have put forward thoughtful nominations for the CCFA Annual Charitable Donations. Every year, the Executive faces the challenge of dividing limited funds among many worthy causes, and once again, it is a privilege to share the organizations chosen for 2025. This year’s requests carried a clear theme: standing beside students, families, and educators … [Read more...] about Announcing the 2025 CCFA Charity Fund Recipients
Call Out for FPSE Trustee for College Pension Plan – APPLY BEFORE SEPT 12!
Weldon Cowan (pictured below) is stepping down as one of the three Federation of Post Secondary Educators (FPSE) Pension Trustees. FPSE is seeking to appoint a new Pension Trustee, and the Pension’s Advisory Committee (PAC) is soliciting nominations for a Trustee for the Pension Plan from Member Locals (CCFA is Local 12) and PAC. In accordance with FPSE’s Pension Advisory … [Read more...] about Call Out for FPSE Trustee for College Pension Plan – APPLY BEFORE SEPT 12!
GET YOUR PD APPLICATION IN BEFORE THE SUMMER BREAK!
We only have 2 more meetings, and the deadline for the final meeting before we resume in September is NOON, THURSDAY JUNE 19!!! Please contact the CCFA office if you have any questions. ac.nusomac@DP-AFCC … [Read more...] about GET YOUR PD APPLICATION IN BEFORE THE SUMMER BREAK!
2025 Call for CCFA Charitable Donations Proposals
We want to invite you to submit your proposals for the annual CCFA Charitable Donations. Please read more about our 2023 & 2024 recipients on our Blog. Each year we prioritize projects involving CCFA faculty and students. Please submit your letter of application to ac.ytlucafnusomac@afcc by May 30. The total approved budget for these donations combined is … [Read more...] about 2025 Call for CCFA Charitable Donations Proposals
2025 AGM Notice
We hope you can join us for the Annual General Meeting! You should already have a meeting invite for our AGM in your Outlook calendars, on May 8 from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, including lunch. If you don’t, please contact us. Come early for coffee and tea starting at 8:30am, and the meeting will begin at 9. Schedule: 8:30 – 9:00Tea & Coffee served as Members assemble … [Read more...] about 2025 AGM Notice
One Last Call for 2024/25 Fiscal Year PD Expenses!
If you still have any outstanding approved PD expenses to claim for the 2024/2025 fiscal year (any PD activity that began between April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025), you must submit them to the CCFA office BY Thursday APRIL 3! After that date you will no longer be able to make a claim on 24/25 expenses that you have already been approved for. Your claim account will be closed (due … [Read more...] about One Last Call for 2024/25 Fiscal Year PD Expenses!
International Women’s Day – March 8, 2025
Join us as we come together to honour International Women's Day and stand against gender-based violence. Free Flowers and SeedsThursday, March 6Lansdowne Campus - Outside of Fisher11 AM – 1 PM Friday, March 7Interurban Campus – Outside of LACC11 AM – 1 PM Take a flower. Plant a future free from violence. … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day – March 8, 2025
Last Call for 2024 Fiscal PD Applications!
The end of the 2024 PD fiscal year is almost here. … [Read more...] about Last Call for 2024 Fiscal PD Applications!
2025 CCFA Winter GM – Thurs, Feb 27, 3:00-4:30 PM – Hybrid: Interurban & Online (via Zoom)
You’re invited! All Camosun College Faculty Association Members are encouraged to attend the Winter General Meeting on Thursday, February 27, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Location: HYBRID: In-person: CHW 235 (Interurban) or Online: Zoom (see link and details in your Outlook Invite) Please check your Outlook Calendar to make sure you’ve received our invite and link. … [Read more...] about 2025 CCFA Winter GM – Thurs, Feb 27, 3:00-4:30 PM – Hybrid: Interurban & Online (via Zoom)
Unable to complete a PD activity that you paid for?
If you are no longer able to complete a PD activity due to extenuating circumstances, the PD committee will consider, on a case-by-case basis, approving your non-refundable expenses. Rationales considered include sickness or conference cancellations but may also include re-evaluating your original decision to attend for ethical, moral or political reasons. In these cases, … [Read more...] about Unable to complete a PD activity that you paid for?
Time to start thinking about Scheduled Development!
2025-26 Intents and Proposals will be due February 1! All continuing, probationary, indefinite term, and post-retirement Faculty Members, except International Education Project Officers, Senior Analysts, and Program Developers in Professional Studies and Industry Training, are entitled to two months (or the equivalent) free of regular duties for approved scheduled … [Read more...] about Time to start thinking about Scheduled Development!
Last call for CCFA long-term professional development funding!
The 2025 deadline of January 31 is fast approaching! Are you a continuing CCFA member? Are you thinking about taking a Masters or PhD program? Or some other long-term PD activity? You may be eligible for long-term funding. Contact the office at ac.nusomac@DP-AFCC and start the application process now. … [Read more...] about Last call for CCFA long-term professional development funding!
Thinking about Long-Term PD?
New Long-Term PD application forms for the 2025 year are now available on the website! If you are interested in applying, please use the most current forms and talk to the CCFA office for guidance. The deadline for long-term funds is fast approaching! In addition, the newly updated PD Fund Guidelines for the 2025 year are now available on the website. Refer to these … [Read more...] about Thinking about Long-Term PD?
PD Funding Still Available for your PD Activities!
Submitted on behalf of Martha McAlister As you are aware, the college has been put under an "Essential Spending Mandate". You will have been told that nonessential spending includes "Optional or deferrable conferences". NOTE: This does NOT apply to CCFA funded PD activities! These funds are entirely at the discretion of the CCFA. So please, keep applying for funds to … [Read more...] about PD Funding Still Available for your PD Activities!
Thinking about completing a Professional Development activity?
Submitted on behalf of Martha McAlister The 2024-25 PD application submission deadlines are now available. Professional Development funding is available through the CCFA for both Continuing and Term faculty! You can be reimbursed for course registration fees, conferences (and travel to them), textbooks, workshops, or other educational activities. You will find … [Read more...] about Thinking about completing a Professional Development activity?
Spotlight on Literature – Poet’s Corner, a Haiku
To the gods regarding the search for wisdom By Sandra Bannikoff Pleonexia prevails preventing our progress … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Literature – Poet’s Corner, a Haiku
Spotlight on Literature – Poet’s Corner, a Haiku
Found Feather By Sandra Bannikoff a remembrance of someone who is still free … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Literature – Poet’s Corner, a Haiku
