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).
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Elections BC
For local & provincial election information, links and updates follow the link below.
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
City of Richmond Virtual Diversity Symposium
The 2020 City of Richmond Virtual Diversity Symposium is a free, week-long, virtual conference for professionals, volunteers and community members interested in learning, sharing and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in their communities. This year’s symposium will be held remotely from October 19 to 23, 2020.
TheResidential Schools in Canada: History and Legacy Education Guideaims 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.
