National Indigenous Peoples Day
This Sunday is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Normally at this time, we would be sharing various events and celebrations that are taking place around the province. This year, we will […]
Entries by Amy Mullis
COVID-19 Going Forward: Key Pieces of Information for Members
Early on in the COVID-19 state of emergency, The Federation team decided that one of the best ways we could serve our members and the community social services sector as […]
Learning Opportunities for Members
The Federation supports our members and strengthens BC’s community social services sector through advocacy and outreach, networking, exchanging information, and consistently bringing a balanced perspective to discussions with provincial and […]
COVID-19 and Kids (and a survey)
Over the past few weeks, we have been getting more information about how COVID-19 is affecting children in particular. The slides from Dr. Behn Smith’s presentation during the MCFD Town […]
Going Forward: Plans, Approaches, and Considerations
Last week, Premier Horgan announced the measured approach that BC will be taking as our province moves forward in its ongoing response to COVID-19. This approach aims to balance vital […]
On getting through this together
As the Federation Board President, I find myself in a unique position during these complex times. I am both the Executive Director of a community organization and part of the […]
Projects & Issues Update: COVID-19, Roundtable, MCFD Services HUB
From the beginning of this public health crisis, we have been very aware that the community social services sector is responding in ways that we may not have expected or […]
On knowing how to do the right thing…
The past few weeks have been especially challenging and stressful for everyone involved in BC’s community social services sector. Two weeks ago, our Executive Director wrote about the many ways […]
Working from Home, Parenting & Wellness Resources
Among the many, many changes we have all experienced in recent weeks, some are easier to get used to than others. Most of us find ourselves working from home and […]
Projects & Issues Update: COVID-19, Labour Market Research, HR Strategy, Research
The Federation team talks a lot about how interconnected our work is—how our leadership development work is also related to our recruitment and retention work and how our commitment to […]