Social Justice
The BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) has committed to working towards an equitable and inclusive union. The BCTF is furthering this commitment during the 2024–25 school year by engaging and connecting members toward recovery, strength, and solidarity.
The BCTF is seeking members to participate as part of the Disability Justice Summit session for members who identify as being a person with a disability and/or identify as being neurodiverse. The Disability Justice Summit session is taking place on April 25–26, 2025.
Disability Justice Summit goals:
Provide opportunities for BCTF members who identify as persons with a disability to:
- strengthen connections
- build relationships, capacity, and community
- build capacity for sustained meaningful member engagement
- build leadership capacity in the community of BCTF members living with disabilities and/or identify as being neurodiverse.
Disability Justice Summit session selection criteria:
This Disability Justice Summit session will consist of 10 individuals from the membership who identify as persons with a disability, including those who identify as being neurodiverse, plus two members of the Committee for Action on Social Justice Disability Action Group. Please see further information related to attendees below:
- active BCTF members
- experience teaching Grades K–12
- balance of diversity—gender, regional representation, etc., will be sought
- priority will be given to members from equity-seeking groups, new teachers, and members new to engaging with union.
You will be contacted by the last week of March 2025 if you are selected for this Summit Session.
To apply
Complete the online Application form here.
Direct completed applications and any inquiries to:
Heather Kelley, Assistant Director – Social Justice hkelley@bctf.ca
Karen Chong, Assistant Director – Social Justice kchong@bctf.ca
Deadline for application:
Monday, March 10, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
(late applications will not be accepted)
The BCTF is seeking members to participate as part of the 2025 2SLGBTQIA+ Summit Session for members who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ on May 23–24, 2025.
2SLGBTQIA+ Summit goals:
Provide opportunities for BCTF members who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to:
- strengthen connections
- build relationships, capacity, and community
- build capacity for sustained meaningful member engagement
- build leadership capacity in the community of BCTF members who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.
2SLGBTQIA+ Summit session selection criteria:
This 2SLGBTQIA+ Summit Session will consist of 10 individuals from the membership who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, plus two members of the Committee for Action on Social Justice 2SLGBTQIA+ Action Group. Please see further information related to attendees below:
- active BCTF members
- experience teaching Grades K–12jus
- balance of diversity—gender, regional representation, etc., will be sought
- priority will be given to members from equity-deserving groups, new teachers, and members new to engaging with union.
You will be contacted by April 7, 2025, if you are selected for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Summit Session.
To apply:
Complete the online Application form here
Direct completed applications and any inquiries to:
Heather Kelley, Assistant Director – Social Justice hkelley@bctf.ca
Karen Chong, Assistant Director – Social Justice kchong@bctf.ca
Deadline for application:
Monday, March 24, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
(late applications will not be accepted)
For any inquiries, please contact Karen or Heather:
| Heather Kelley Assistant Director, PSIDSocial Justice hkelley@bctf.ca | Karen Chong Assistant Director, PSIDSocial Justice kchong@bctf.ca |
