The VSTA acknowledges that we work on the unceded and traditional territory of the Musqueam, Tsleil Waututh, and Squamish peoples.
The VSTA strives to provide leadership in the advancement of social and environmental justice.
BCTF Social Justice
The BCTF is proud of its history as a social justice union. This means that as an organization of professionals, we accept and act on our broad responsibility to be involved in the social development of the communities and the province we live in, and we do this in the interests of the children we teach. A social justice union advocates for social change that will enhance equity, security and safety, sustainability of communities, participation of citizens in social change, and access to opportunities for personal growth and development. The social justice initiatives of the Federation focus on antipoverty child and youth issues, women’s rights, antiracism, gender equity, LGBTQ issues, bullying, environmental justice, peace and global education, and violence prevention. In addition, the Federation has an advisory committee on Aboriginal education.
EVENTS & NEWS
May is Asian Heritage Month!
May is Asian Heritage Month, where we acknowledge the many accomplishments and contributions of people of Asian origin who have done so much in the shaping of Canada as a country…
INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA, TRANSPHOBIA AND BIPHOBIA
May 17th is International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia….
BCTF Message: Rainbow Week of Action
At the May 8–9, 2024, Executive Committee meeting, the following motion was carried: That the Federation provide a donation of $1,000 to support the Rainbow Week of Action, as well as promote the week and events through Federation communications. The Rainbow Week of...
National MMIWG2S Awareness Day / Red Dress Day – May 5, 2024
National MMIWG2S Awareness Day also known as Red Dress Day, May 5 honours the thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, 2 spirit, and gender diverse people in Canada by encouraging learning and building awareness to end violence against Indigenous women, girls, 2 spirit, and gender diverse people….
VSTA School Union Rep Training APRIL 30th and MAY 1st
Registration Deadline: April 23 – Click for more workshop and registration details…….