Transgender Day of Remembrance started as a vigil in 1999 to commemorate the death of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who…
Human rights
The PSAC Human Rights Program is based on a mobilizing approach, rather than an advocacy approach. This means that the union provides support to members from equity groups to discuss, identify and strategize around how to best address issues of particular concern to them.
Important and commemorative days
REGN CLOSED – PEI National Day of Truth and Reconciliation – September 30, 2022
* ~ ~ Reconciliation Matters ~ ~ * Friday, September 30, 2022, from 3 PM to 6 PM * Scotchfort First…
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
On this special day, International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the PSAC Western Newfoundland and Labrador Local Area Council is…
Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia
As your Director for LGBTQ2+ members on the PSAC Atlantic Regional Council, I will soon be joining many PSAC members within…
NB – Service 2-1-1
In one of their recent meeting, the PSAC Human Rights committee offered members a presentation on a new available service offered…
PEI Committees Meeting Schedule 2020 (Updated June 16) PSAC PEI Regional Committee Meetings 2020
Regional Women’s Committee5:15 – 7 pmHuman Rights Committee5:15 – 7 pmArea Council5:15 – 7 pmYoung Workers Committee5:15 – 7 pm -Monday, January…
June is National Indigenous History Month
Your PEI Human Rights committee would like to share to all PSAC members a great list of resources during National Indigenous…
Happy Pride 2020! How to celebrate during a pandemic
The impacts of COVID-19 on the LGBTQ2+ members and our communities makes it a trying time. Many of us look forward…
Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia 2020
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is recognized every year on May 17 with events taking place both nationally…
African Heritage Month Contest Winner
To commemorate African Heritage Month, the PSAC Halifax Human Rights Committee has purchased two tickets to the Neptune Theatre production of…