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Women’s History Month
October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada.
This year’s theme, Women Making History Now, recognizes the amazing women who are making a lasting impact in our country, especially in the current context of the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to advance reconciliation, through their work and commitment to make our country a better place.
Happy World Teachers’ Day
OCTOBER 5 – The Theme of World Teachers’ Day 2021 is “Teachers at the heart of education recovery”. The United Nations (UNESCO) presented this theme for teachers’ day in respect of their determined and diligent efforts in the crucial stages of the Covid-19 pandemic.
New Staff Rep Training
Wednesday, October 20, 9:00-2:45
This training is open to new staff reps with 5 years of experience or less. 30 seats available. Registration deadline: October 15. Read more for registration and workshop details.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
As we approach the first Federally recognized National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Spirit Lavallee – Indigenous Education Chair has put together a list of resources we can use in our classrooms, and in our homes. We hope that you take the day to honour the lost children and the survivors of residential schools as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of these atrocities are an important step towards reconciliation. Please consider attending a public event to show your support for the Indigenous Communities. Read more for an event hosted at the Vancouver Art Gallery on September 30 and at Britannia on October 2 and 3.
WELCOME BACK and VSTA CONNECT
We hope that you had a very restful and rejuvenating holiday. Now that you’re back, remember to log-in to MyVSTA to read the latest VSTA Connect, our weekly communication to members.