by Jacquie Parker | Oct 14, 2021 | Know, Learn
Proclaimed by Parliament in 2007, this month recognizes the significant role that Muslim communities play in Canadian society and highlights their extraordinary contributions. Canadians have an opportunity this month to learn more about the history of Islam in Canada...
by Belinda Fontes | May 5, 2021 | Know
The neglected middle child of mental health can dull your motivation and focus — and it may be the dominant emotion of 2021. Source: The New York Times At first, I didn’t recognize the symptoms that we all had in common. Friends mentioned that they were having trouble...
by Belinda Fontes | May 3, 2021 | Know
These are times of extreme anxiety and isolation, so feeling worried and lonely just makes sense. Good mental health doesn’t mean feeling happy all the time. This Mental Health Week, let’s name, express and deal with our emotions— even the uncomfortable ones. Because...
by Belinda Fontes | Apr 20, 2021 | Do, Know
We are excited to announce that we have a new online Office Ergonomics course in Brightspace! Employees will be able to view the course in it’s entirety, or pick and choose any of the 13 different video modules. The UVic Office Ergonomics program involves the...
by Belinda Fontes | Mar 23, 2021 | Know
A new book delves into the long history of racist policies impacting Indigenous, Black and racialized communities in BC and ties those histories to present-day anti-racist movements. Challenging Racist British Columbia: 150 Years and Counting was co-written...
by Belinda Fontes | Feb 18, 2021 | Know
Wear Your Support – Feb 24 2021 Purchase your official Pink Shirt Day merchandise and support anti-bullying initiatives in BC! This Pink Shirt Day, our focus is working together and treating others with dignity and respect. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us...
