We acknowledge and thank the First Peoples of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (hun-ki-meen-um) language group on whose
traditional and unceded territories we teach, learn and live.

The Richmond Teachers’ Association is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to foster and promote education in
​Richmond public schools and promotes the professional development and welfare of its members.
The Richmond Teachers’ Association is ​a member funded society under the Societies Act of the Province of British Columbia. 
​The RTA is a large sub-local of the British Columbia Teacher’s Federation (BCTF).

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

March 3rd, 2021 Issue

March 2021 Issue

October 7th, 2019 Issue

ACTION & OPPORTUNITIES

CALENDAR

February is Black History Month 

> Black History Month: Black Shirt Day - Jan. 15th, 2021
> Black History Month: An Introduction
> Black History Month: Prominent Black Canadians
> Being Black in Canada
​> Black Lives Matter

BCTF Opportunities

Opportunities and vacancies are posted during the year and can be found filling the link below. Check this link at least once a month if you are interested in becoming more involved in BCTF Committees or opportunities.  
> BCTF Committee Postings

Residential Schools in Canada: History & Legacy 


Education Guide

The Residential Schools in Canada: History and Legacy Education Guide aims to raise awareness of the history of residential schools in Canada and increase understanding of the important role education plays in the reconciliation process. It offers classroom activities that you can use to explore this difficult topic.​​

RTA ADVOCACY

LATEST...

January 22nd, 2021   
>  RTA COVID-19 Survey Brief to the Richmond School Board                                                                                                                                    

January 8th, 2021   
>  RTA COVID-19 Safety in School Letter to the Minister of Education                                                                                                                               

December 15th, 2020   
>  RTA TRL (Transitional Remote Learning) Brief to the Richmond School Board                                                                                                                            

QUICK LINKS

• Richmond School District
• ​Member Portal
• BCTF
• FSEAP
• Teachers' Pension Plan
• Blue Cross
• District Calendar 2020-21
• ​RTA Office - Who Should You Call?
• ​BCTF Teacher Magazine (Jan/Feb 2021)​

RTA FORMS

• RTA Executive Nomination Form
• ​Major Conference Guidelines
• Major Conference Application
• RTA Scholarship Guidelines
• ​RTA Scholarship Application

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