Congratulations to your newly elected CCFA Executives! We are happy to announce that the following nominees have been elected or acclaimed to Office for 2025-26: We are also pleased to inform you that Isabel Grondin (HSHS) has been re-elected to the position of CCFA Representative on the PD Committee, effective immediately. The Executive Committee extends our … [Read more...] about Your 2025 AGM Election Results & Highlights
FPSE Committees
International Solidarity Fund
The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators (FPSE) is accepting requests to access funding from the 2025 International Solidarity Fund (ISF) until Monday, March 10, 2025. You may access the ISF Application Form and other ISF information on the FPSE website. The ISF is designed to support long-term, ongoing projects that build partnerships between our Federation and people … [Read more...] about International Solidarity Fund
HRISC Speakers’ Tour 2025: AI Human Rights + Education
The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators (FPSE) is launching this year's Human Rights and International Solidarity Committee (HRISC) Speakers’ Tour. The topic for this event is Artificial Intelligence (AI) Human Rights + Education. HRISC has some incredible speakers lined up, you don’t want to miss!! This event is taking place virtually March 20, 2025, starting at 10:30 … [Read more...] about HRISC Speakers’ Tour 2025: AI Human Rights + Education
Reflections on Dress Sculptures in 2024
Submitted by Karoline Guelke This week the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence came to an end. This event was started to remember the 14 women who were killed 35 years ago by a male classmate who objected to the presence of women at the École Polytechnique in Montreal, making this a case of femicide. Gender-based violence continues to be a reality for … [Read more...] about Reflections on Dress Sculptures in 2024
Disability Management and Rehab Committee (DMRC) Report – CCFA rep (local 12)
Submitted by Brent Wasserman On October 4th and 5th I had the opportunity to travel to Burnaby to engage with folks from across the province at the Federation of Post Secondary Educator’s (FPSE) Fall Standing Committee summit. The meeting was called to order and we all participated in a territorial acknowledgement, as a way of also introducing ourselves to the group. As we … [Read more...] about Disability Management and Rehab Committee (DMRC) Report – CCFA rep (local 12)
Non-Regular Faculty Rep Report
Recently your Non-Regular Member at Large and Non-Regular Faculty Committee FPSE representative, Kendal Adam, travelled to Vancouver to attend the Federation of Post Secondary Education, Non-Regular Faculty Committee meeting. The Non-Regular Faculty Committee gathers representatives from the nineteen member Locals to summit on issues shared by all non-regular, term, and … [Read more...] about Non-Regular Faculty Rep Report
FPSE – HRISC Speakers Tour 2024
2024 FPSE Human Rights and International Solidarity Speakers Tour: Making a Place for Dialogue in Times of Conflict Tuesday, March 26, 20241:00 p.m. PT on Zoom Advocating for human rights has become a contentious issue on many university and college campuses across Canada and worldwide, yet part of the academic mission is to foster an environment conducive to inquiry and … [Read more...] about FPSE – HRISC Speakers Tour 2024
Connecting Camosun Women and All Women on International Women’s Day, 2024
This year marks my first International Women’s Day as the Co-Chair of the CCFA-sponsored Women & Gender Equity Committee (WGEC). I have had the immense pleasure and honour of working together with my Co-Chair Courtney Neidig, and in collaboration with committee members, the Camosun Library, the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS), and the Office of Student Support (OSS), … [Read more...] about Connecting Camosun Women and All Women on International Women’s Day, 2024
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024
Join us for the “Connecting Camosun Women” Tea & Chat Panel Discussion - Celebrating International Women’s Day, 2024 You Are Invited Join us in person at Lansdowne in the Sherri Bell Hall in the Wilna Thomas Building to a “Connecting Camosun Women” Tea & Chat event in celebration of International Women’s Day on Thursday, March 7th. Doors open at 11:45 and … [Read more...] about Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024
International Solidarity Fund
The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators is accepting requests to access funding from the 2024 International Solidarity Fund (ISF) until Monday, February 26, 2024. You may access the ISF Application Form other ISF information on the FPSE website. The ISF is designed to support long-term, ongoing projects that build partnerships between our Federation and people in the … [Read more...] about International Solidarity Fund
CCFA Endorses the FPSE Call for the Immediate Resignation of the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
The Camosun College Faculty Association endorses the following FPSE statement and actions. The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC (FPSE) joined today with our national partners, the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT), in writing to Premier David Eby to call for the immediate resignation of Selina Robinson, Minister of Post-Secondary Education … [Read more...] about CCFA Endorses the FPSE Call for the Immediate Resignation of the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Call for Nominations for a FPSE College Pension Plan Trustee
This notice is a call for nominations for a Federation of Post Secondary Educators (FPSE) College Pension Plan trustee. Please email any faculty nominations to Exec for review by noon on Wednesday, February 9, 2024. The Opportunity The BC College Pension Fund, as of its most recent annual report, has $6.6 billion in assets*. The Fund represents roughly 2.8% of BC’s … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for a FPSE College Pension Plan Trustee
CCFA Endorses the FPSE Statement on the Ongoing Conflict in the Middle East
The Camosun College Faculty Association endorses the December 4th "Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of British Columbia (FPSE) statement on the war in Gaza." The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of British Columbia (FPSE) is deeply saddened by the events of the past few weeks, and we demand a ceasefire. The escalating conflict across the Middle East region in … [Read more...] about CCFA Endorses the FPSE Statement on the Ongoing Conflict in the Middle East
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 6th, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women falls during the 16 Days of Activism, and this powerful day is observed to remember the women who were murdered during the tragic mass shooting at Polytechnique Montréal on December 6, 1989. To honour the 14 women who were murdered at Polytechnique Montréal on December 6, 1989, across Canada, we … [Read more...] about National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On December 3, we celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), an annual observance proclaimed in 1992 by the UN. Considering persons with disabilities through an intersectional lens, A.H. Monjurul Kabir, the UN Coordination Adviser on Gender Equality and Disability Inclusion, has argued that “disability, gender and discrimination … [Read more...] about International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Working Together to End the Violence.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence 2023: Listen. Learn. Act. Each year, in November and December, Camosun faculty, staff, and students work together on campus and in the community to raise awareness to fight the social stigma affecting all women and 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and especially trans people, in order to end the systemic discrimination and gender-based … [Read more...] about Working Together to End the Violence.
Let’s Work Together to Do Better!
Please take a few moments to complete the voluntary and confidential FPSE Equity Survey. This is your opportunity to inform the advocacy work of our Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of British Columbia (FPSE). Your input will help guide next steps on better supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) at member locals across the province, making … [Read more...] about Let’s Work Together to Do Better!
#EmbraceEquity IWD2023
How will you mark International Women's Day this year? The Union and FPSE have a long and glorious history of doing A LOT for IWD each year. Originating from the Status of Women Standing Committee, now the Women & Gender Equity Committee (WGEC), FPSE along with the dedicated women at our local who had a passion for promoting gender equity usually plan and host a myriad … [Read more...] about #EmbraceEquity IWD2023
Call for Proposals: 2023 FPSE International Solidarity Fund
Dear Members, The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators is accepting requests to access funding from the 2023 International Solidarity Fund (ISF) until Monday, February 20, 2023. You may access the online application form and other ISF information on the FPSE website. The ISF is designed to support long-term, ongoing projects that build partnerships between our … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: 2023 FPSE International Solidarity Fund
Free Webinar on Canadian Pension Plans & Climate Crisis
Hi Members! Ally Flynn, our FPSE Pension Advisory Committee member, wanted me to share a free webinar link with you. The webinar is Wednesday, February 8, @ 9 AM (12-1 EST). You need to register for a spot, but there doesn’t appear to be a limit on attendees. We know it is late notice for many of you, but it just came to our attention. Canadian … [Read more...] about Free Webinar on Canadian Pension Plans & Climate Crisis
FPSE Climate Action Standing Committee Speaker Series
The CCFA is proud to announce that the inaugural FPSE Climate Action Standing Committee Speakers Series will be held September 23rd, 2022 at 10 AM. Scott Saywell, Superintendent of BC School District 68 and Joan Brown, CAO of the Snuneymuxw First Nation will share their organization’s approaches on sustainability and climate issues with an emphasis on applying traditional … [Read more...] about FPSE Climate Action Standing Committee Speaker Series
