Summer Office Hours

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....

Reminder! Update your Contact Information

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

Heritage Week

FEBRUARY 15-21 – “Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today and we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration, our touchstone, our reference point, our identity.” UNESCO

VSTA General Meeting Report

The membership elected their delegation to the BCTF AGM and approved by-law amendments to allow TTOCs two voting spots on VSTA Staff Rep Council as well as a voting spot on each of the VSTA Standing Committees. Thank you to all the candidates for putting their names forward and to all the members who attended the general meeting.