Selkirk Sentinel

BC renters were the most financially precarious before #COVID19 and our new poll shows they have the most severe level of income loss with 1/3 of renters who lost income reporting a loss of 60% or more. #bcpoli policynote.ca/housing-crisis…

“We see a strong majority saying as we look to the recovery we don’t want to simply rebuild the economy we had, but rebuild a more equitable & sustainable economy,” says @1alexhemingway re #COVID19. #canpoli theenergymix.com/2020/07/27/73-…

Earlier this month the Auditor General published a report that highlights just how broken the Canada Student Loan Program is. Their solution is all wrong. #cdnpse #cdnpoli wearebcstudents.ca/blog/auditor-g…

Teacher layoffs because of loss of international student tuition would be a big mistake during #COVID19 economic crisis & would damage public education & economic recovery, says research associate @michalrozworski. #bced #bcpoli policynote.ca/international-…

“International students are disappointed with these announcements,” Sarom Rho, a migrant student worker organizer said. She adds the government response is "disavowing its responsibility to the quality of education for these students.” thestar.com/news/gta/2020/…

Growing from increased regional support from ⁦@BCcampus⁩ & years of advocacy from the student movement of BC, Selkirk College announced recently that they were taking an Open First! approach for the fall and future semesters. #bcpse #OpenEducation selkirksentinel.com/2020/07/21/sel…

ICYMI Our new #COVID19 survey shows BC recovery priorities for social assistance, seniors’ care, housing, sick leave, jobs & more. What’s clear: Let’s build a more equitable & sustainable economy. #bcpoli policynote.ca/recovery

If you are thinking of returning to school or finishing your program this fall, the #BCAccessGrant, supports for mental health, supports for students with disabilities and free open education resources will be there for you! Keep shining and thx @BCcampus! news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020A…

Have questions about Here2Talk? Such services and supports, accompanied by growing institutional supports for mental health and community building, are related to the growing awareness of mental health challenges in post-secondary. #bcpse #Mentalhealth selkirksentinel.com/2020/07/08/her…

The college is canvassing employees for those who may want some time off or reduced workloads due to budgetary concerns. Graeme states 110 international students not able to start in May, resulting in a 7-figure hit to revenue. #bcpse castlegarnews.com/news/selkirk-c…

Despite MoU, Wet'suwet'en People Still Faced With RCMP and Industry Violations selkirksentinel.com/2020/07/02/des… via @SelkirkSentinel #bcpoli #wetsuweten

B.C. student groups address OERs, institutional funding models, fairness for international students, and the access grant in 2020 BC budget consultation. #bcpse #bcpoli straight.com/education/bc-s…

This survey is open until July 21st for you to have your say in what a new BC looks like. #bcpoli

Recruiting international students is part of the Canadian government's immigration strategy, but this article shows that this system is fraught with financial and other barriers. #internationaleducation #bcpse #cdnpse

Universities have a role to play in tackling racism in our society, but unless institutions address their structural white supremacy, we will only continue to perpetuate it. Universities stuck in doldrums when it comes to diversity | thechronicleherald.ca/opinion/local-…

One of two valedictorians for 2020, Kim Pham is the first internatioanl student at Selkirk to have this position. Congrats to Kim and all 2020 grads!!!

Funding boost of $6.15 mill to ‘empower’Indigenous student success in #bcpse. This funding will be available to support initiatives & activities that respond to the TRC Calls to Action. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020A…

"Why are so many Canadians surprised when Indigenous people erect blockades to defend their lands and children’s future?" @FirstPeoplesLaw's @BruceMcIvor tries to answer that question in the preface to our new e-book, out today for free @ bit.ly/2Adoa6v #WetsuwetenStrong

Institutions across north amercia have been responding to COVID-19 and the presence of anti-Black racism and violence with carefully crafted statements. We encourage viewing these from a critical lens and how they can become actionable. #bcpse

No one should have to choose between staying home when sick and paying their bills. 10 days of paid sick leave will make a big difference for workers across the country.