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
Equity & Social Justice
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
No Space for Hate
Through our affiliation with the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators (FPSE), the CCFA is a member of the larger labour organization the British Columbia Federation of Labour. The British Columbia Federation of Labour (BCFED) represents over half a million workers engaged in every part of the BC economy, through more than 50 affiliated unions with over 800 locals. They … [Read more...] about No Space for Hate
A Labour Day Message from CCFA & FPSE
Camosun College Faculty Association, Local 12 in the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of British Columbia (FPSE) acknowledges Labour Day 2023 by recognizing and celebrating the contributions of the trade union movement across Canada, and in particular the work of faculty, staff, librarians, instructors, on campus unions, and student workers at colleges, universities and … [Read more...] about A Labour Day Message from CCFA & FPSE
CCFA Stands in Solidarity with the University of Waterloo Community
The Camosun College Faculty Association expresses its heartfelt condolences for and solidarity with the University of Waterloo community for the violent incident in a Philosophy of Gender class that left three students with serious injuries yesterday. Our classrooms and places of learning are precious spaces: students and workers should always feel safe within … [Read more...] about CCFA Stands in Solidarity with the University of Waterloo Community
Announcing the 2023 CCFA Charity Fund Recipients
Once again, our members have nominated some amazing charitable organizations and causes to receive this year's annual donations. It is never an easy decision deciding how to split such a small sum among so many in need. Again, it is my humble privilege to inform our members which charities your Exec selected from the applications we received. We can't fund everything, and at … [Read more...] about Announcing the 2023 CCFA Charity Fund Recipients
2023 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 2022 recipients here on our Blog. Each year we prioritize projects involving CCFA faculty and students. Please submit your letter of application to @Peg Ford or @Laurence Toffoletto by May 5th. The total approved budget for these … [Read more...] about 2023 Call for CCFA Charitable Donations Proposals
Day of Trans Visibility – March 31
Dear Friends: On the Day of Trans Visibility, the CCFA will fly the Trans Flag out our office window and on our office door in the Young building. That's because the College doesn't have enough flagpoles to fly flags for activism. We also encourage you to attend the upcoming conference offered by our colleagues at UVIC: Moving Trans Rights History Forward … [Read more...] about Day of Trans Visibility – March 31
Faculty Feature: Visual Arts Fund Raising for Mabaani Women and Children.
Hey CCFA, Let's help! The Visual Arts Department Students are hosting a print sale as fundraiser for the Mabaani women and children to access books and art supplies. Let’s support the Mabaani women and children by buying some prints from the Visual Art Students! Thank you very much for your donation! When: April 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Fisher Foyer, Lansdowne … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: Visual Arts Fund Raising for Mabaani Women and Children.
FPSE – HRISC Speakers Tour 2023
Academic Freedom | Monday, March 20th@1pm PT Although academic freedom is protected under most collective agreements, its use and scope is poorly understood on college and university campuses. This panel will survey a wide variety of examples where academic freedom has been infringed, and explore why faculty are often reluctant to exercise these rights. Discussion will … [Read more...] about FPSE – HRISC Speakers Tour 2023
#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
FPSE-HRISC Speakers Tour 2023
International Students in Canada (March 3 | 1pm PT) University and college students in BC (and beyond) are reporting health, housing and food insecurity challenges. International students often face these and other challenges in navigating their schools, communities and governmentalities. Our moderated March 3rd afternoon panel will focus on longstanding (and … [Read more...] about FPSE-HRISC Speakers Tour 2023
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
Faculty Feature: Winter Break Isn’t a Jolly Holiday for All
A reminder about precarity from one of your many Term Colleagues It’s that time again! We are in the final stretch until the end of the term. For many instructors this is a time of winding down and thinking about the next semester of teaching and looking forward to some well-deserved R&R. For term employees, it the stress and uncertainty of if there is a contract coming … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: Winter Break Isn’t a Jolly Holiday for All
It’s Not Just
Pray for the dead, fight like hell for the living. There are far too many "memorial" dates in November, beginning with November 8, Indigenous Veteran's Remembrance Day and traditional Remembrance Day on November 11, every November Canadians spend a vast portion of time grieving for those we've lost and reflecting on how to end the violence. You may have noticed the … [Read more...] about It’s Not Just
CCFA Endorses Capilano Faculty Association’s Statement of Support For Iran
It is impossible to ignore the ongoing human rights violations occurring daily in Iran as people there continue to protest the death of Mahsa Amini on September 13, 2022. Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman from Saqqez, Kurdistan Province, was accused of inappropriately wearing a hijab by Iran’s ‘Moral Security’ agency, arrested, and killed. Following her death, … [Read more...] about CCFA Endorses Capilano Faculty Association’s Statement of Support For Iran
Faculty Feature: Kenyan Women and Children
Arts & Science Students & Faculty Fundraiser School of Arts and Science Kenyan Women & Children Fundraising Join the School of Arts & Science for their Kenyan Women and Children Fundraiser Event, on November 4 and 7; 11:00am to 2:00pm in the Fisher Foyer. We are hosting Fundraiser for the Ngoswani School for Kenyan women and children to … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: Kenyan Women and Children
Fair Employment Week 2022
MAKING IT FAIR FOR CONTRACT ACADEMIC STAFF October 17-21 is Fair Employment Week, the Canadian Association of University Teachers' annual campaign to raise awareness about precarious employment on campuses and support local organizing to improve the working conditions of contract academic staff. For us here at Camosun College that's our many Term, Contract, … [Read more...] about Fair Employment Week 2022
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
Announcing the 2022 CCFA Charity Fund Recipients
Each year, the CCFA allocates $1500 to make donations to various charities nominated by our members. It is never an easy decision deciding how to split such a small sum among so many in need. This year, our decision was harder than ever, with many, many deserving charities submitted we relied on a guiding principle that we would fund charities where our own faculty and … [Read more...] about Announcing the 2022 CCFA Charity Fund Recipients
Pride & Labour: There Might Not Have Been One Without the Other
This week kicks off a week of PRIDE celebration events here in Victoria, B.C. and while my heart soars that after a two year hiatus, queer and straight alike will once again have the opportunity to celebrate the fundamental principle that LOVE IS LOVE, together and in-person. My joy is overshadowed by the growth of hate speech and the threats of violence against queer … [Read more...] about Pride & Labour: There Might Not Have Been One Without the Other
