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FPSE Calls for Immediate Resignation of the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
FPSE Calls for Immediate Resignation of the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 1, 2024 The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC (FPSE) joined today with our national partners, the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT), in writing to Premier David Eby to call for the immediate resignation of Selina Robinson,…
CAUT calls for B.C. minister’s resignation over political interference
CAUT calls for B.C. minister’s resignation over political interference (Ottawa – February 1, 2024) The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is joining the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of British Columbia (FPSE-BC) in calling on B.C.’s Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills to resign following revelations she interfered in an internal personnel matter at…
Joint FPSE–LFA (Local 14) Statement on Member Termination
Joint FPSE–LFA (Local 14) Statement on Member Termination If you believe in freedom of speech, you believe in freedom of speech for views you don’t like. [Stalin] was in favour of freedom of speech for views he liked. … If you’re in favour of freedom of speech, that means you’re in favour of freedom of…
FPSE Statement on the War in Gaza
The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of British Columbia (FPSE) is deeply saddened by the events of the past few weeks, and we demand a ceasefire. The escalating conflict across the Middle East region in Israel, Palestine, and Gaza is having deep impacts within our community and the world. We unequivocally condemn the attacks against innocent…
Requests for Proposal: Anti-Racism Workshop and Video Production
The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC (FPSE) and its Decolonization, Reconciliation, and Indigenization Standing Committee (DRISC) are seeking the following: For more information, see the attached requests for proposal. If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Wong at awong@fpse.ca.
Day for National Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is a day for all of us to reflect on the harmful legacy of colonization: the establishment of the residential school system; the destruction of Indigenous cultures and languages; the theft of land; and the Indigenous lives destroyed and lost. This day has been…
Standing in Solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community – FPSE statement on September 20 Rallies
The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of British Columbia (FPSE) proudly stands in solidarity with trans people and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community across the province on September 20. This day is an opportunity to reflect on the pervasive threats facing the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in our province and across Canada. Despite some movement forward, this has been a painful…
FPSE Stands in Solidarity and Support of University of Waterloo Faculty, Staff and Students
(June 29, 2023) The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators (FPSE) wishes to express our sadness and solidarity with the University of Waterloo community in light of the violent attack that occurred yesterday in a Philosophy of Gender class. It is now clear that this was a hate motivated attack that targeted a classroom exploring issues of gender politics…
FPSE Stands in Solidarity with Nursing Faculty at Okanagan College
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Vancouver, BC, April 5, 2023 Faculty were shocked to learn Monday April 3rd that year 1 and 2 of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Okanagan College is being shut down. Nursing faculty were called to a meeting at 5pm after their full workday and informed of the closure…
2023 FPSE Human Rights and International Solidarity Speakers Tour
The FPSE Human Rights and International Solidarity Committee is proud to present the 2023 edition of the annual Speakers Tour, which will focus on international students and academic freedom. Friday, March 3: International Students Panel 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. PDT Format: In person at Capilano University Lonsdale or online Speakers: Bipin Kumar (CFS), Yagmur Küçükakyüz…
