At a meeting earlier in June, the FSA’s Indigenous Affinity Caucus (IAC) adopted a new terms of reference. The IAC is open to indigenous members and allies, providing guidance and perspective to the Union while utilizing a democratic vision of Reconciliation and Indigenization. Please reach to your Member Engagement Officer if you’re interested in joining the
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Since 2014, the BCIT Faculty & Staff Association has partnered with BCIT and the BCIT Alumni Association for the Distinguished Awards by honouring an exceptional BCIT alumnus who returned to the Institute as an FSA member. The FSA’s Board of Directors is thrilled to officially announce Donabel Santos as the winner of our 2024 FSA Distinguished Alumni Award. The Board was extremely impressed by Donabel’s
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Are you a member who teaches in PTS? Do you mostly work from home (WFH)? Then this advice is for you specifically. For years, the FSA advocated around the issues created by the lack of office space for our members who teach in Part-Time Studies (PTS). Many PTS instructors work remotely and are eligible to
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Following the January 31, 2024 community consultation deadline, the FSA is waiting to see how Education Council (EdCo) moves forward with edits to the Policy 5401. Based on last year’s proposed attendance policy changes, which are still in the draft stage following significant community feedback, we imagine that it will take some time for the
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The BC Labour History Centre has a number of resources available to aid learners wishing to know more about the history of working people and labour movement in this province, including histories of working-class Black leaders. Many accounts of Black leadership in BC labour remain untold, some are lost. I know from my own research
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In 2023, FSA staff solicited reading suggestions to honour Black Excellence Day and Black History Month. Below is a book list that’s come from your suggestions, which we will update as more arrive in our inbox. Thanks for all of your engagement and keep those suggestions coming! Achebe, Chinua. Things Fall Apart. Classic novel exploring
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