Author Archive for: RCM

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Housing Now! Public Letter

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October 7th, 2022 British Columbia New Democratic Party Parliament Buildings Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 1X4 Dear BCNDP, We, the students of the University of Victoria, are calling on your government to take rapid and radical action to address the ongoing housing crisis. New and current students are unable to access education or are being pushed […]

UVSS Endorsement of UVic Parking Petition

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Dear University of Victoria Student Society (UVSS) Members, NOTE: Since the time this petition was endorsed, the University has made significant concessions regarding the increased costs to workers resulting from its new parking policy. To learn more about why the UVSS endorsed this petition, read on! At our recent board meeting, the UVSS Board of […]

National Indigenous Peoples Day

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June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. This date was chosen as it’s the summer solstice, the longest day of the year when many Indigenous peoples and communities celebrate their culture and heritage. This day celebrates the dynamic, robust, and diverse culture, outstanding contributions, and communities of Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit peoples across […]

International Trans Day of Visibility

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The International Trans Day of Visibility is an annual event committed to celebrating trans+ people and raising awareness of the prejudice and bigotry faced by transgender people across the world.  Being able to exist as your true self is something that most people do every day without a second thought. However for trans+ people living […]

UVSS Governance Review

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The UVSS is run for students, by students. We strive to continually improve how the UVSS supports students — the students who run it, and the students who are served by it.  This means ensuring that the work we do is sustainable, represents students, truly supports student well-being, and is guided by equity, diversity, and […]