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Erasing racism in our schools
In January 2025, Amy McGregor, a Grade 7 student, organized a protest outside her Langley elementary school, saying that school authorities had failed to tackle racism.
Jan 74 min read


Culture Camp: Learning from the St’át’imc, Nlaka’pamux, and Secwépemc nations
One of the highlights of the school year in the Gold Trail School District is attending what has come to be known as Culture Camp—a professional development opportunity for teachers and staff to learn about the cultures ...
Jan 73 min read


Jim Cairnie: A lifetime of creating lasting change in service of public education
Jim Cairnie was the oldest living past-president of the BCTF when he died at the age of 99 on August 4, 2025. He had been elected president at the age of 36 ...
Nov 7, 20255 min read


President's message
Our solidarity with other unions is vital ... When we stand together for fair working conditions, equitable funding, and respect for all workers, we amplify our collective voice ...
Nov 5, 20252 min read
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