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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”.
Remembrance Day
Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. We remember the more than 2,300,000 Canadians who have served throughout our nation’s history and the more than 118,000 who made the ultimate sacrifice.
National Aboriginal Veterans Day
Nov. 8 is about making efforts to better understand the role Indigenous Veterans have played in Canada, and expressing our heartfelt gratitude. Ceremonies are held across Canada to mark this...
VTF GENERAL MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2021, 4:00 PM
No registration required.
Purposes: Ratifying the VTF Local Bargaining Objectives (the VSTA will bring the feedback and information gathered from the membership bargaining survey sent out in the spring). Read more for Zoom meeting link, agenda and Meeting & Voting Instructions.
Indigenous Education Committee Meeting
Monday, November 1 at 4:00 pm.
This meeting will be happening virtually and is open to all VSTA members who identify as Indigenous. Read more for registration details.