APPLICATIONS CLOSED: Building Solidarity with Indigenous Communities Course

This three-day course will provide education to PSAC members on the history and struggles of Métis, Inuit, and First Nations’ (FNMI) people and peoples across Turtle Island.

We will discuss the history and legacy of Residential Schools, Indian Hospitals, the Indian Act, colonialism, human rights, anti-racism, and oppression. We will examine the 94 Calls to Action and the 10 Principles of Reconciliation and discuss how they can apply to the work we do in the Union.

Another main theme of the course is showing solidarity with FNMI communities; how we can do that as a union, and how we can do that as individuals. Using little-known but deeply important acts of solidarity, we can help members find creative and modern ways to help advance the issues of justice and human rights for FNMI members, their families, and their communities.

When we talk about Reconciliation, what we mean is reconciliACTION. And before any reconciliation, there must be truth. When we learn the truth, it makes it abundantly easier for the Union to walk the path of reconciliation. This course is a first step on that path.

PSAC will pay for travel, accommodation, loss of salary and benefits (where applicable). Family care will be reimbursed as per PSAC policy. In addition, participants who reside in Yellowknife are entitled to claim $50.00 per day to offset the cost of transportation and lunch.

PSAC is committed to ensuring that the accessibility requirements of our members are respected. Please indicate your needs and provide any necessary explanation that will assist us in meeting them.

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS COURSE ARE CLOSED

This course is open to all PSAC members in the North Region. There will be a total of 20 members selected to attend. 

Should you require any additional information or assistance, please contact PSAC North Regional Education Officer Ian Brown.

Members are encouraged to explore other advanced PSAC Education courses.

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