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
Equity & Social Justice
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
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
Honouring Black Canadian Workers
The Struggles and Triumphs of Black Workers in Canada Black workers in Canada have historically faced numerous challenges, including discrimination, wage disparity, job segregation, and exclusion from certain trade unions. Many were relegated to low-paying and dangerous jobs in industries such as railway work, domestic service, and manufacturing. Despite these barriers, … [Read more...] about Honouring Black Canadian Workers
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
Come Together, Act Now!
16 Days of Activism: Taking a Stand Against Gender-Based Violence in Canada and Beyond The annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, running from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day), is an important Canadian and Global movement for change. This year, the campaign carries … [Read more...] about Come Together, Act Now!
Help Needed for Orange Shirt Day!
The Department of English's Indigenization Working Group is asking for volunteers to help them as they assist in organizing Camosun's Orange Shirt Day events. Days like the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation are emotionally burdensome days for our Indigenous colleagues and students, so it is important for non-Indigenous allies to take on some of the practical labour when … [Read more...] about Help Needed for Orange Shirt Day!
Announcing the 2024 CCFA Charity Fund Recipients
Once again, our members have nominated some fantastic charities and causes to receive the CCFA 2024 Annual Charitable Donations. It is never an easy decision to decide how to split such a small sum among so many in need. And once again, it is my humble privilege to inform our members which charities your Exec selected from the applications we received. I also hope you enjoy … [Read more...] about Announcing the 2024 CCFA Charity Fund Recipients
McGill Law Professors Striking, 2024 Congress Behind Picket Lines
Growing Number of Academic Associations Refusing to Attend the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences 2024 Congress as McGill University's Law Department Still on Strike Message to all faculty who are planning to attend Congress of Humanities and Social Sciences at McGill University in June In light of the current Association of McGill Professors of Law … [Read more...] about McGill Law Professors Striking, 2024 Congress Behind Picket Lines
CCFA Stands in Solidarity with the University of Victoria Student Demonstrators
The Camosun College Faculty Association stands in solidarity with the University of Victoria students peacefully demonstrating in opposition to Israel’s ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank. While we uphold these students’ right to freedom of assembly and expression, as post-secondary instructors and facilitators we also recognize the vital … [Read more...] about CCFA Stands in Solidarity with the University of Victoria Student Demonstrators
Faculty Feature: Celebrating Asian Heritage Month
Submitted by Pei Mei Chia, Join us at Na’tsa’maht at Lansdowne and in the CBA Atrium at Interurban on Tuesday, May 14 from 11 am – 1 pm Chairs, faculty, and administration from the School of Access are inviting you to an opportunity to bask in Asian culture by showcasing some traditional activities and new experiences! For this first annual Asian Heritage Month event, … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: Celebrating Asian Heritage Month
Red Dress Day May 5, 2024
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, & Two-Spirit (MMIWG2S) (Text reblogged from Amnesty International Activism Guide - Red Dress Day 2024) May 5 is Red Dress Day, a day to remember and honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples (MMIWG2S+). Red Dress Day serves as a painful reminder of the ongoing genocidal crisis of missing and … [Read more...] about Red Dress Day May 5, 2024
2024 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 & 2022 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 15th. The total approved budget for these donations combined is $1500 … [Read more...] about 2024 Call for CCFA Charitable Donations Proposals
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
Labour Action for Equity Course
Register NOW for the CAUT Labour Action for Equity Course — March 4 - 15, 2024 Here's another great educational opportunity being offered in conjunction with the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) through our Federation of Post Secondary Educators (FPSE) affiliation! This is an ideal course where ongoing organizing with your association’s members is critical … [Read more...] about Labour Action for Equity Course
Faculty Feature: Something’s missing.
Submitted by: Morgan Myers It’s fair, in our Camosun College internal and external communications, a want to celebrate the happenings for students and staff. It’s fair to shine a lens on the many bright spots we, the students and staff at Camosun College, are engaged in. What’s unfair is the failure to make aware the gift of February as taking up space in our collective … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: Something’s missing.
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
My Favorite Things – Union Style
When Rogers and Hammerstein wrote the beloved stage musical, the Sound of Music which debuted in 1959, they never imagined the song "My Favorite Things" would someday become closely associated with the winter holidays as a popular secular carol. It was Julie Andrews, performing "My Favorite Things" in 1961 on the Gary Moore TV Holiday Special that launched this song into the … [Read more...] about My Favorite Things – Union Style
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.
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) – November 20
Dear friends, Each year, on November 20th, we observe Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) to honour, remember, and mourn the lives of transgender, two-spirit, and non-binary people who have lost their lives to transphobic violence. On this day, we recognize the suffering of all people in the transgender community who experience discrimination and hatred simply because of … [Read more...] about Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) – November 20
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!
Organizing for Climate Action — December 4-8, 2023
This is a callout for CAUT Organizing for Climate Action– which is being offered in conjunction with the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT). This is an ideal course where academic associations can play a leading role in organizing their members to help our universities and colleges reduce their environmental impacts, Please take advantage of this … [Read more...] about Organizing for Climate Action — December 4-8, 2023
Volunteer help sought for Sept 30 Camosun Orange Shirt Day Events
(by Michael Stewart) Hi There Members! We’ve been looking for ways that the CCFA can improve some of its work toward reconciliation and be good neighbours and allies for our Indigenous colleagues. One way is to take on some of the administrative labour that falls to Indigenous colleagues during a month that is very emotionally difficult for them. Sept 30 is a very … [Read more...] about Volunteer help sought for Sept 30 Camosun Orange Shirt Day Events
