Human Rights

RIPC Meeting - December 18, 2018, Minutes 5:25 P.M. Call to Order In Attendance:  Joyce Romanchuck, Janette Husak, Trudy Lerat and Louise Mardell Regrets: Paul Daigneault and Dave Beeds  (Community and Family members joined for the celebration) No Elder present Meeting Chaired by Janette    Welcome and round table introductions Review of Agenda –Agenda approved as presented – Joyce (m) Janette (s)             Harassment Statement – Read  Review of last meeting minutes 

RAPC  Meeting November 26, 2018, Minutes 5:25 P.M. Call to Order In Attendance: Dave Beeds - Chair Paul Daigneault – Vice Chair Janette  Husak  - Secretary/Treasurer Shauna Wand – Corrections Regrets: No Elder present Welcome and round table introductions Review of Agenda – Addition to Agenda - SFL             Dave (m), Janette (s) – approved amended agenda

RAPC  Meeting November 26, 2018, Minutes 5:25 P.M. Call to Order In Attendance: Dave Beeds - Chair Paul Daigneault – Vice Chair Janette  Husak  - Secretary/Treasurer Shauna Wand – Corrections Regrets: No Elder present Welcome and round table introductions Review of Agenda – Addition to Agenda - SFL             Dave (m), Janette (s) – approved amended agenda

Check out the minutes from the Human Rights Committee AGM. They elected the executive for the 2019 year!

World AIDS Day, observed on December 1st every year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS epidemic caused by the HIV infection. It is also a time for reflection on what has been achieved by the national and global response to HIV/AIDS – and what still needs to be done.  

The federal government is currently creating an anti-racism strategy and is inviting all Canadians to participate in a consultation on this new strategy. The deadline for participation is December 9, 2018.

PSAC strongly believes that persons with disabilities should be able to fully and equitably participate in all aspects of Canadian society.

On behalf of PSAC Prairies, we ask that you join us by participating on Orange Shirt Day on Sunday, September 30 to commemorate the Every Child Matters campaign. Because 2018 Orange Shirt Day falls on Sunday, you are welcome to organize your events for a nearby date that suits your community.

The Education in Action project, supported by the PSAC Social Justice Fund, engages members and other Canadians to deepen their understanding of Guatemala and to build solidarity with Mayan communities.