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Living into reconciliation: moving forward
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonLast week, The Federation’s Reconciliation Action Group met to reflect on the October Conference and to discuss how our organization can continue living into reconciliation. Some of the group members shared that they will be taking the Kairos Blanket Exercise Training this week. Another member’s agency recently participated in the Witness Blanket Tour which is on exhibit […]
Strengthening our federation: Connecting with members and increasing engagement
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Marshall Watson“Community engagement means listening to the voices, needs, and ideas of the community. It means reporting back on the outcomes of engagement and honouring people’s time and ideas.” – Federation Member Last week in this space, I reflected on the road trip I took when I started my role at The Federation. I have been […]
Connection, understanding, and collaboration
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonWhen I started this job, I devoted time to a road trip across B.C. I wanted to visit and speak with as many Federation members as possible. I wanted to learn about your needs, goals, worries, and ideas. I wanted to start the job by connecting with and understanding this Federation. One of the things […]
Conference Reflections: Reconciliation as a way of being
/in Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonLast week I was honoured and humbled to be joined by many of you for three days of intense and heartfelt dialogue, learning, and connection. The Federation will revisit and share various themes and ideas that emerged at the conference over the coming weeks. But for now, I simply want to pause and reflect before […]
The Federation’s second member survey report is out now!
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonEarlier this year, The Federation released a report analyzing the data from the 2015 Federation Member Survey and a study done in partnership with the University of Victoria. That report, the first in a series of four, looked at the health and sustainability of B.C.’s community social service sector. Today, I am pleased to share with […]
It’s time for change
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonThe B.C. government’s Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services will begin its annual province-wide public consultations next week. These consultations give citizens, groups, and organizations the opportunity to provide input on the priorities for our next provincial budget. Each fall, The Federation develops a submission for the committee and makes a presentation. This […]
The Fed’s Communication Strategy: Let us know what’s most important to you
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonThe Federation’s mission is to act as a catalyst for positive change to B.C.’s social policies and community programs. We strive to influence social policy and improve social conditions in our province by building stronger, better informed, and more supportive connections between the sector, government, and the public. This means we have our feet firmly […]
Al Etmanski’s speaking notes from the FCSSBC Social Policy Forum
/in Federation News /by caordaThe political announcement in Tuesday’s budget to increase spending for children in care occurred in large part because FOR THE LAST 15 – 20 YEARS: You spoke up IN DEFENSE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA’S children and families You worked with public service and political allies to prevent further cuts You developed new resources with your ingenuity and […]
2020 Resources – Al Etmanski’s speaking notes from the FCSSBC Social Policy Forum
/in Federation News /by fcssbcThe political announcement in Tuesday’s budget to increase spending for children in care occurred in large part because FOR THE LAST 15 – 20 YEARS: You spoke up IN DEFENSE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA’S children and families You worked with public service and political allies to prevent further cuts You developed new resources with your ingenuity and […]