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!
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Haven’t decided what to do with your LWSA?
Only 30% of those eligible for the Lifestyle and Wellness Spending Account have claimed their benefit. Submitted by Seb Bonet Last month we got the reminder that thanks to our latest collective agreement we can claim up to $375 for lifestyle and wellness through our union. The reminder came in the lead-up to Truth and Reconciliation Day and got me to thinking about the … [Read more...] about Haven’t decided what to do with your LWSA?
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
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
