The SEIU-West Education Committee sponsored two delegates to attend the Saskatchewan Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists (SSMLT) Fall Conference 2023. Whenever members attend events, we ask for reports to share with our membership. Please see reports below:
The People Bridge Advocacy held its first ever Truth and Reconciliation Walking Together Sharing Circle on September 23rd. SEIU-West's Multicultural Mentorship Committee attended and have the following reports:
SEIU-West's First Nations Métis Inuit Committee (FNMIC) would like to share information about the meaning behind September 30th, Orange Shirt Day. Read Phyllis Webstad's story here. This date was chosen because this was the time of year where children were taken from their homes and put into residential schools.
I would like to first thank SEIU-West for giving me the opportunity to attend this event. It was an honor to be acknowledged and appreciated, and to be given an award in the said SEIU International event. Thank you.
To enter, all you have to do is email [email protected] and tell us what does world peace look like to you? What needs to happen for world peace to exist?
This contest is open to SEIU-West members and the deadline to enter is 5pm on September 20th. Winners will be notified by email.
The SEIU-West Education Committee sponsored members to attend the 2023 Prairie School for Union Women hosted by the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, and would like to share the reports they received.
The Education Committee will be sponsoring up to four delegates to attend the Saskatchewan Association of Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technicians (SACLXT) Conference on October 21, 2023 at the Saskatoon Inn at 2002 Airport Dr, Saskatoon.
They will reimburse registration costs, lost wages, travel costs and meal expenses for those who are selected to attend according to our policies.
Space for these courses is limited, so get your Expression of Interest in soon. Your completed Expression of Interest form must be received in our office on or before August 27, 2023 in order to allow us to complete the selection process.
More Information about the event can be found here:
2023 SACLXT Registration Form
SACLXT Website
*Once you've been notified that the Education Committee is sponsoring you, you'll still need to register for the conference. Early bird deadline is September 1. We will book you a hotel room if required and we will send you our Member Expense Form to reimburse your costs.
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2023-2025 term!
The SEIU-West Multicultural Mentorship Committee works with several community groups that have enriched Canada by advocating for, bridging, educating and celebrating diversity. They are really excited to share with you some information about The People Bridge Advocacy. We are impressed with the great work this group is doing to connect and empower culturally diverse communities and be the bridge between our First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples and Newcomers.
The SEIU-West Education Committee sponsored four members to attend the SFL Spring School and the members that attended were excited to share their reports as follows: