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This special webinar was an informative hour long session in an interactive format discussing mental health issues in these difficult times. We checked in with participants, explored challenges maintaining proper mental health, and provided tips and resources for those in need. We also has a special guest presenter, Dr. Leigh Quesnel, to tailor the discussion. Document provided during the webinar are attached. Watch the recording. About Dr. Leigh Quesnel

Nov 25th,2020 Michelle Lang, Jessica Bonish, Daniela Aubichon, Tanya Campbell and Diane White Meeting called to Order at 6:30 pm Approval of agenda Jessica/ Tanya Approval of minutes of last two meetings Jessica/ Daniela Financial report $1636.03 in account   New Items Adopt a family,  Background on the Organization we picked. The Shirley Schneider Support Centre (SSSC) currently has 46 students registered - all of which are either pregnant or parenting.

During these unprecedented times, your REVP and union want your feeback on how we adjust to our new COVID reality. In order to do this, we are asking members to complete an online survey. PSAC Prairies has had some successful new approaches since the start of the pandemic such as the numerous skills training webinars provided in the winter and spring while our respective communities went into lockdown. However, it is important to hear directly from the membership on what your union is doing well and what we could improve on.

All are welcome to join the November 24th Webinar – 16 Days of Activism.  The webinar will inspire and motivate all union activists to prepare to engage in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.  A is for Activist Advocate, Abolitionist, Ally. Actively Answering A call to Action Are you an Activist? (Innosanto Nagara) There are many actions that can be taken to eradicate gender-based violence – join us - become involved and empowered for change.  

Uncover the Costs: The Case for Ending the Privatization of DND Services When governments contract out public sector work to private companies, profits take priority over services, and everyone, except the corporate shareholders, ends up paying the price.

RE: National Aboriginal Veterans Day, Remembrance Day Friends, Today I would like to take a moment to acknowledge National Aboriginal Veterans Day, Sunday, November 8, 2020 and Remembrance Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Both are days that encourage Canadians to remember and pay tribute to the people who sacrificed their lives for their country as well as those who fought and survived the often unspeakable horror of war. 

We know how important the PSAC annual calendar is to members and the physical calendar will be mailed out early in the new year. In the meantime, you can download a digit version right here! See below for a digit calendar for both government and non-government PSAC members.    Happy planning!

Purpose of position As part of the Regional Office Team, the Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative services that enable the Regional Office to fulfill its role in a timely and credible manner.  Under the direction of the Regional Coordinator maintains the administrative aspects of the Regional Office, while carrying out the wide variety of administrative, secretarial and clerical responsibilities to ensure efficient operation of the Regional Office.

For Immediate Release – Friday, October 30, 2020 MOOSE JAW – This week, PSAC-UNDE released a report detailing the failure of privatization within the Department of National Defence. Most Department of National Defence (DND) bases contract out facilities management, cleaning, food preparation, grass cutting, and trades work. Services critical to DND operations, such as helicopter maintenance, airport management, and airport firefighters are also contracted out, as is the case in Moose Jaw.

Regina Area Women’s Committee Meeting - October 28, 2020 at 6:30pm via Zoom Call to order: 6:35pm In Attendance: Michelle Lang, Daniella Aubichon, Tanya Campbell, Jessica Bonish, Charito Humphreys, Diane White Meeting to work on consensus Approval of agenda: Approved Mins from previous meeting to be approved at next meeting Financial report from Daniella: $1636.03. No monies spent. - Approved