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REMEMBERING MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND GIRLS
February 14th ANNUAL WOMEN’S MEMORIAL MARCH:
In light of the historical atrocities, colonialism, genocide and ongoing women, CUPE Local 1936 would like to express condolences to the missing and murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, their families and friends and to the Indigenous community as we honor the lives lost during yesterday’s memorial march.
We know the Women’s Annual Memorial March does not bring back the lives unjustly taken, and want to join with you in honoring the memory of women and girls whose lives were stolen far too soon.
Our thoughts are with you as you mourn, and we mourn alongside you and pledge to do our best to contribute to Truth and Reconciliation. We stand with you against colonization, racism and discrimination.
In solidarity,
Sheryl Burns
Lee-Ann Lalli
Bernice Way
» British Columbia’s Black Pioneers: Their Industry and Character Influenced the Vision of Canada
These are some of the intrepid pioneers who made Vancouver Island and Salt Spring Island their home beginning in 1858. Images courtesy of City of Victoria Archives, Royal BC Museum and Archives, and Salt Spring Island Archives
This blog post was written by Fran Morrison – Board Secretary, BC Black History Awareness Society.
Our Story Begins in 1858. 164 years ago, a group of about 800 Black settlers, invited by the governor of the British colony, journeyed to British Columbia. The BC Black History Awareness Society (BCBHAS) has created an online exhibit to share their stories and describe the influence that they and their families had on the province’s historical development and diversity. The exhibit, which officially opened in December 2020, is hosted by Digital Museums Canada.
British Columbia’s Black Pioneers is a collection of short stories about women, men, families, and partnerships that show the intricacies of the events, experiences, and circumstances of everyday life of the Black pioneers, such as winning prizes at the earliest Saanich Fair in 1875, organizing by women in Victoria to raise money to support Black troops in the American Civil War, and confronting discrimination while still achieving many “firsts” in business, politics, and education
The story and history of these Black settlers is an important part of understanding Canada’s multicultural society. Canadians are generally taught that Black people came to Canada to seek relief from the oppression of slavery or, more recently, from repressive socio-economic conditions in their home countries. These stories help round out the picture of Canada by showing how this group of free men and women contributed to the richness of the new, emerging society in the west and were an integral part of its early formation. Knowing the full history of the roles Black people played in the development of Canada results in a better understanding of the advantages of multiculturalism today. As schools are increasingly relying on digital mediums to enhance their curriculum, connecting Black youth to stories of inspiring past achievements results in far-reaching positive outcomes. The Government of Canada recognizes the utility of making these stories available and lists this exhibit as an educational resource on their information page about Canadian Black History Organization
CUPE Local 1936 Monthly Membership Meeting Invite
SAVE THE DATE:
Wednesday February 16th, 2022 @ 6:30
pm. (the 3rd Wednesday of every month , except July,
August and December)
Register ahead of time and attend your union, Local 1936, for
the Monthly Membership Meeting.
Make sure you register ahead of time so your name can be
added to the draw for prizes.
We hope you all we be able to make it.
Please post on the union bulletin boards at your worksite and
let others know.
See below for the Zoom link and agenda
Hi there,
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Feb 16, 2022 06:30 PM Vancouver
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvcu-hqTMoE9HLKLRhjLiq7kihQpj1xhsH
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Rapid tests being delivered to support B.C. child care provider
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 2:25 PM
Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day
Today, Bell will donate more towards mental health initiatives in Canada by contributing 5¢ for every applicable text, call, tweet or TikTok video using #BellLetsTalk, social media video view and use of our Facebook frame or Snapchat lens. Keep listening, keep talking and keep being there for ourselves and each other.
Calls
For every call made by Bell wireless and home phone customers*, Bell will donate 5¢ more to mental health initiatives.
*By a Bell, Bell MTS or Bell Aliant mobile or home phone customer. Regular service charges apply.
Text messages
For every text message sent by a Bell wireless customer, Bell will donate 5¢ more towards mental health initiatives.*
*This event excludes iMessages. Regular charges apply.
Each time you use the Bell Let’s Talk Facebook frame or watch our official video, Bell will donate 5¢ more towards mental health initiatives.
Each time you watch our official video on Instagram, Bell will donate 5¢ more towards mental health initiatives.
Each time you watch our official video on LinkedIn, Bell will donate 5¢ more towards mental health initiatives.
Each time you watch our official video on Pinterest, Bell will donate 5¢ more towards mental health initiatives.
Snapchat
Each time you use the Bell Let’s Talk Snapchat lens or watch our official video, Bell will donate 5¢ more towards mental health initiatives.
TikTok
Each time you upload a video using #BellLetsTalk or watch our official video, Bell will donate 5¢ more towards mental health initiatives.
Each time you tweet and retweet using #BellLetsTalk or watch our official video, Bell will donate 5¢ more towards mental health initiatives.
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CUPE BC UPDATES GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & RESOURCES
*IMPORTANT UPDATE* Disaster Relief Fund Deadline | Jan 31
In late Fall 2021, CUPE BC created a Disaster Relief Fund to support CUPE members impacted by mass flooding and mudslides around the province. At this time, CUPE BC invites Locals and District Councils to submit the attached application form to CUPE BC (accounting@cupe.bc.ca) by January 31 on behalf of any CUPE members experiencing continued hardship due to the aforementioned events, as any funds remaining after the January 31 deadline will be donated to a charity selected by the CUPE BC Executive Board.
Access BC | Free Prescription Contraception Campaign | Feb 2022
Access BC is calling for allies to ramp up their push for free prescription contraception in the province, in advance of February 1, 2022. This will be the launch of the final phase of their letter-writing campaign, to bring as much pressure as possible on the government, close to the release of the budget, to fulfil their promise to implement this policy at some point during their term. Click here to support.
Anti-Racism Data Collection Survey and Town Hall Sessions | Jan 2022
Locals are encouraged to inform racialized workers in their membership about the Anti-Racism Data Collection Survey running until January 31, 2022, from the Ministry of Multiculturalism and CUPE BC’s Racialized Workers Committee as part of the Anti-Racism Data Legislation Engagement Initiative. In conjunction, the final town hall sessions are happening today via Zoom to strategize further around the initiative, and BIPOC members, workers and their families are encouraged to join via links below:
January 21, 2022: 12:00-2:00pm (Pacific)
January 21, 2022: 6:00-8:00pm (Pacific)
SAVE THE DATE | CoDev International Solidary Meeting | Feb 26
On Saturday, February 26, CoDev will host an exciting and unique event, where participants can meet with Education, Public Administration, and Healthcare workers from Cuba as they discuss the power of International Solidarity. Stand by for updates.
Addressing Anti-Black Racism in the Workplace | CCDI Webinar | Feb 3
CCDI sits down with thought leaders to discuss what organizations can do continue the hard work of dismantling anti-Black racism and continue to build concrete ways to sustain these efforts. The webinar qualifies for continued professional development credit.
Date: February 3, 2022. Time: 1:00-2:00pm (Eastern). Fee: $39. Host: Anne-Marie Pham
More information: Contact ccip.certification@ccdi.ca
Anti Racism Initiative – Survey for all members to complete
| I’m sending this email to CUPE members on behalf of CUPE BC’s Racialized Workers Committee to let you know about an important initiative the committee is working on in partnership with the provincial government–and to ask you to help.
Anti-Racism Initiatives CUPE BC is proud to be a community partner on an anti-racism initiative with the Ministry of Multiculturalism. The CUPE BC Racialized Workers Committee is engaging with racialized communities about Anti-Racism Data Legislation. This is one way the B.C. Government is addressing systemic racism and discrimination to make B.C. a more equitable place to live. CUPE BC and the Racialized Workers Committee invite all Black, Indigenous, and Racialized workers and their families to please complete our survey to share how you prefer to identify, your previous experience(s) with government agencies and collection of data, how you think race-based data can be used to improve equity, and how you think this data can be collected in a safe and respectful way. What is Anti-Racism Data Legislation? People have different experiences in society based on their race. Information about race is one way to learn about people’s differing experiences, in order to serve racialized people better in policy and programming. Anti-racism data legislation aims to reduce systemic racism by making sure that services are delivered more equitably and to allow communities to better advocate for themselves. It is also very important that this data is collected safely and anonymously. All names and identifying information are removed when data is used to understand issues like systemic racism. Anti-Racism Data Legislation is one of a number of initiatives that the B.C. Government is working on to address systemic racism and discrimination and make public services more equitable and inclusive. Please take our survey here. On behalf of the Committee, thank you. In soildarity, Karen Ranalletta |
Local 1936 Monthly Membership Meeting – January 19 @ 6:30
To all of our Union Members (remember to register early so your name can go into draw)
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Jan 19, 2022 06:30 PM Vancouver
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvcu-hqTMoE9HLKLRhjLiq7kihQpj1xhsH
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
CUPE BC Racialized Workers Committee partners with provincial government to address systemic racism
BURNABY—CUPE BC’s Racialized Workers Committee is partnering with the B.C. provincial government to learn more about race-based data collection and is inviting members of the BIPOC community in B.C. to participate in an upcoming virtual townhall.
Are you from the BIPOC Community in British Columbia?
Do you have feedback for the B.C. government about race-based data collection?
Help the government learn why race-based data collection is important!
In partnership with the provincial government, the CUPE BC Racialized Workers Committee would like to invite you to participate in a virtual town hall discussion.
Systemic racism exists everywhere, including in government policies and programs. This is why the government needs better information to ensure that BIPOC have equitable access to services. We invite you to join a virtual town hall discussion about legislation changes to improve racial equity.
The provincial government needs your help as a racialized person to share how you prefer to identify, your previous experience(s) with government agencies and collection of data and how you think race-based data can be used to improve racial equity.
Participants must be residents of B.C. We welcome all BIPOC workers and their families.
Please join your preferred townhall session using one of the following links. To inform the sessions we will be using the questions contained in this survey. If you prefer to answer the survey on your own without joining a session, please feel free to do so!
Please note that we will be offering honoraria to those who participate in zoom sessions. Those who complete the survey on their own can enter a draw for a gift certificate.
The survey will be open until January 31st, 2022.
Jan 14th | 6:30pm-8:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83724759544
Meeting ID: 837 2475 9544
Jan 15th | 10:00am-12:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82240472640
Meeting ID: 822 4047 2640
Jan 15th | 1:00pm-3:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83881586816
Meeting ID: 838 8158 6816
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