Education

Pacific/Prairie Regional
Winter Education, Harrison Hot Springs
February 8-13, 2026

​The Victoria Local is excited to bring you a Pacific Regional education opportunity. Please see below for all the information and the application.

The Fall education seminars for the Pacific Region will be held at Lakeview Resort & Conference Centre in Gimli, Manitoba. The courses will run from Monday, September 8 to Saturday, September 13, 2025. The following courses are being offered:

CUPW: Social Stewards – Supporting Each Other Through Solidarity

This course equips members with the skills and confidence to become Social Stewards— trusted, compassionate peers who provide support to co-workers facing personal challenges. 

Participants will learn: 

• The role and responsibilities of a Social Steward 

• Active listening and identifying member concerns 

• Offering meaningful support and connecting members to resources 

• Strategies to address workplace issues with empathy and confidence 

Applicants must complete and attach the Social Steward Questionnaire for consideration

Social Stewards Application

Social Stewards Questionnaire

CUPW: Turtle Island – Building Allyship and Understanding

This transformative course deepens understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures, and struggles, while fostering meaningful allyship and solidarity. 

Participants will: 

• Explore key moments in Indigenous history and their connections to present realities

• Challenge stereotypes and myths through reflection and discussion 

• Build tools for long-term, respectful allyship and support for Indigenous-led movements

Turtle Island Application

The deadline for applications is 5:00 pm, Thursday, November 20th, 2025. Only signed registration forms received before this time will be considered. Forms can be mailed, faxed, scanned, or digitally completed to the address in the bulletin header. Registration forms are distributed with this bulletin. We will no longer accept emailed pictures of the application due to their very poor quality and size.

If you have any questions or face any barriers to applying or participating, please reach out to the Local for assistance.