Summer Office Hours

Excluding STAT holidays:
July 2nd—July 12th, 2024: 9:00am—3:00pm
August 19th—September 3rd, 2024: 9:00am –3:00pm

National Indigenous History Month!

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21

National Indigenous Peoples Day (formerly National Aboriginal Day) is celebrated June 21st each year in Canada. This day is to recognize and celebrate the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Indigenous peoples of Canada. ...

June is International Pride Month!

June kicks off the start of Pride Season! We support our 2SLGBTQIA+ members and continue to work towards positively impacting the professional lives of queer educators. When speaking of Pride, the Stonewall Riots are usually the first historical event mentioned....

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Please ensure the VSTA has your current address, phone number, non-employer email address and your current school if you have changed schools since last year. Update here  

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16 DAYS OF ACTION

16 DAYS OF ACTION

NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 10
The 16 Days of Action is an international campaign that starts on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, in Canada it includes the White Ribbon Campaign on December 6, and finishes December 10, United Nations Human Rights Day. Read more on how you can participate in the 16 Days of Action Campaign.

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November 20th – Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 20th – Transgender Day of Remembrance

Canadians began “marking this day in 1999 in response the brutal killing of Rita Hester, a Black Trans woman. On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour all Trans, Two-Spirit, and non-binary people who were victims of violence, hatred, and discrimination and who had their lives taken”.

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