Racially Visible Action Committee
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The Racially Visible Action Committee (RVAC) is made up of visible minority Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) members who have come together to focus on the elimination of racism and to ensure a system free from discrimination as well as one that is committed to fairness and mutual respect.
Contact
Carl Laguerre, Co-President: carllaguerre1 [at] gmail [dot] com
Zelma Buckley, Co-President: zbuckley [at] rogers [dot] com
Background of RVAC
The RVAC began with an idea in November, 1989 in the National Capital Region and became a formal organization by February, 1990, conducting special events to raise awareness about racism. In 1991, a similar group was formed in Toronto and later, in Calgary
Participation
Participation in the RVAC is open to all visible minority members of the Public Service Alliance. The Committee meets on the third Thursday of each month at 5:45 p.m. at 15 Holland Avenue.
Links
African Heritage Month/Black History Month
Feb 4, 2013 •Committee Report - RVAC - January 2013
Jan 24, 2013 •Fundraising for humanitarian aid for victims of the March 4, 2012 tragedy in Brazzaville, Congo
Sep 12, 2012 •Minutes of RVAC Meeting - 20 January 2011
Mar 29, 2012 •Minutes of RVAC Meeting - 19 May 2011
May 19, 2011 •Minutes of RVAC Meeting - 17 February 2011
Feb 17, 2011 •
Upcoming Racially Visible Action Events
RVAC Committee Meeting
June 13, 2013 • Ottawa,Receive our E-Newsletter
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