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
SEJ Workshop: Anti-Palestinian Racism- May 20th
Please register in advance for this workshop! Click here for more details….
VSTA AGM – Registration is OPEN!
Reminder to please register by May 9th, 2025 to be able to attend and vote at the May 13, 2025 VSTA AGM…
Zine written by the 2SLGBTQ+ Committee
Click here to view the 2025 Zine…
Spring Transfer Timeline 2025
Please click here to access the 2025 Spring Transfer Timeline….
VSTA Pub Night!
VSTA is hosting a teacher pub night on February 11th, 2025 at Steamworks Brewing, click here to read more….