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
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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.
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
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
