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The Federation’s 2018 Annual Report
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Programs & Services, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonThe past year was a very eventful and very significant one for The Federation. We began the year preparing for an important provincial election—partnering with Federation members on a series of editorials, creating a ‘get out the vote’ campaign with our partners, and meeting with parties and candidates. Then, in what seemed like no time, we shifted gears and began building and managing our […]
Introducing the Reconciliation Book Club
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Programs & Services, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonNext week at our June Conference in Penticton, we will be honouring National Aboriginal Day with the launch of The Federation’s Reconciliation Book Club! Many of our members have expressed that reading works by Indigenous authors has been one of the best ways to enhance their knowledge and inspire the courage to act and make change. […]
Editorial on BC’s residential resources for youth in care
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonThis week, Bernard Richard shared his worries about what he describes as a “lack of appropriate ministry oversight” when it comes to staffed residential resources. In response, Minister Conroy has ordered a review of more than 800 children living in contracted agency homes in BC. The Federation has been engaging with the media and contributing to the public discourse. Our Executive […]
Last chance to register for the June Conference in Penticton
/in Conferences, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonWhen you renewed your membership in March, we asked you to share information about the kinds of services you deliver. This information helps us coordinate our advocacy efforts, helps us target communications and requests for information, and it also helps us plan our three annual conferences. The Federation’s next conference is just two weeks away and we’re […]
Research Bulletin May 2018: Mental Health And Addictions
/in Research Bulletin, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonThis month’s research bulletin focuses on research and analysis related to mental health and addictions and collects resources from Canada and Australia. In both countries, these issues are top of mind for politicians, researchers, and front-line practitioners. The reports and summaries listed below discuss promising practices related to housing people with mental health and addiction […]
Leadership 2020 Newsletter: Leadership & Cultural Understanding
/in Leadership 2020, Leadership Readings, Reflections, Resources /by Marshall WatsonOver the past few years, much of my work has been informed by conversations with Wedlidi Speck a broad array of wise advisors about the concepts of cultural awareness, understanding, humility, agility and safety—trying to figure out ways to foster conditions that enhance cultural safety for Indigenous staff and clients in the social care sector. Through this work, […]
May Projects & Issues Update
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Programs & Services, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonOver the past few months, The Federation board members, staff team, and I have been focused on a number of ongoing projects and initiatives. We have been meeting with government colleagues and funders, bringing forward concerns, collaborating with sector colleagues, and tracking issues that affect our members and our sector. The results of such work […]
Leadership 2020 Newsletter: Leadership and Cultural Awareness
/in Leadership 2020, Leadership Readings, Reflections, Resources /by Marshall Watson– by Jennifer Charlesworth, Leadership 2020 Hosting Team Over the past few years, Wedlidi Speck and I have been working together (and with a broad array of wise advisors) to unpack the concepts of cultural awareness, understanding, humility, agility and safety, and to figure out ways to foster conditions that enhance cultural safety for Indigenous staff […]
The CSS Health & Safety Handbook
/in Federation News, Programs & Services, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonFollowing three years of work, The Federation and our partners at the Community Social Services Employers’ Association of BC (CSSEA), WorkSafeBC, and the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA), are pleased to jointly launch the Community Social Services Health & Safety Handbook. The Handbook is a first-of-its-kind resource in Canada for the social services sector and […]
Celebrate BC Child and Youth in Care Week
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonThe Federation is a proud member of the BC Youth in Care Advisory Committee and we are excited to help raise awareness about BC Child and Youth in Care Week taking place June 4–10, 2018. Proclaimed by the province of British Columbia in 2011, BC Child and Youth in Care Week is a time for people in communities […]