CORFA Calendar
CORFA annual General Meeting
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 4pm - 6PM | Location: Cranbrook golf Course, Cranbrook
Day of Mourning | April 28
In Canada, the National Day of Mourning is observed on April 28th, a day to remember and honor workers who have died, been injured, or suffered illness due to their work, and to renew the commitment to improving workplace health and safety.
EARTH DAY | April 22
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally through earthday.org (formerly Earth Day Network)[1] including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries.[1]
Past Events and Meetings
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
IWD 2025 campaign theme is ‘Accelerate Action‘
Collectively, we can Accelerate Action for gender equality.
Step forward in solidarity for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 on March 8 to help #AccelerateAction.
At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum.
Focusing on the need to Accelerate Action emphasizes the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality. It calls for increased momentum and urgency in addressing the systemic barriers and biases that women face, both in personal and professional spheres.
So, together, let’s Accelerate Action to speed up the rate of progress worldwide.
On MARCH 7th, Come enjoy a cupcake & show your support!
CORFA Town Hall
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | 4:30pm | S 114
Join the CORFA Executive and Committee members for a Town Hall Meeting. Presentations and discussions will include: Bargaining; Faculty Development; Layoff, Recall, and Functional Areas; and the 2025-2030 CORFA Strategic Plan.
Refreshments and snacks will be served.
Epic prizes up for grabs for those who bring a new member* with them to the meeting. The more new members you bring, the more chances you get to win!
National Day of Remembrance & action on Violence Against Women
DECEMBER 6
It has been over 30 years since the murder of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal (December 6, 1989). This act of violent misogyny shook our country and led Parliament to designate December 6 as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
As we mourn their loss and remember their lives, we reaffirm our commitment to fight the hatred that led to this tragedy, and the misogyny that still exists today. In Canada and around the world, women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals face unacceptable violence and discrimination. Gender-based violence in Canada has been magnified and amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. There have been reports from police services, shelters, and local organization of an increase in calls related to gender-based violence across Canada during the pandemic.
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is about remembering those who have experienced gender-based violence and those who we have lost to it. It is also a time to take action. Achieving a Canada free from gender-based violence requires everyone living in this country to educate themselves and their families and communities on gender-based violence, centre the voices of survivors in our actions and speak up against harmful behaviours
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence
Nov. 25, 2024 to Dec. 10, 2024
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.
The campaign was started by activists at the inauguration of the Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991. It continues to be coordinated each year by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership. It is used as an organizing strategy by individuals and organizations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.
For more info visit: www.16dayscampaign.org or www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/unite/16-days-of-activism
COllege pension Workshop with Pierre
THursDay, November 28, 2024 | 4:30pm | Room: S 114
CORFA GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 5:00pm | COTR Cafeteria
CORFA members please join us for our CORFA General Meeting.
Email invites were sent, please accept the meeting request that you will be attending (In person or Zoom), meeting details (agenda, meeting minutes) are included in the meeting request.
March 14, 2024 General Meeting Minutes – Draft (click link)
CORFA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday April, 24, 2024 | 5pm | Cranbrook Golf Course
CORFA SOCIAL EVENT
Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 | 5:15pm | Encore Brewing Co, Cranbrook
Come join us at Encore Brewing Co. for a Hawaiian Bowling Night!
Come dressed in your Hawaiian gear and enjoy some bowling, food and fun!
Brought to you by the Communications & Engagement Committee.
MARCH 2024 – UPCOMING EVENTS
March 5, 2024 – CORFA POLICY INFO SESSION 1 @ 11:30am
March 5, 2024 – CORFA POLICY INFO SESSION 2 @ 4pm
March 14 – CORFA GENERAL MEETING
CORFA POLICY INFO SESSIONS
MARCH 5, 2024 | 11:30am or 4pm | Virtual
Join us for a 1-hour virtual meeting to discuss and ask questions about the new policies that will be presented for approval at our General Meeting in March. This is an opportunity for you to read through the proposed policies, ask questions and share feedback. There will be TWO session options available (11:30am and 4pm) on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
We will attach the proposed policies a week before the meeting to ensure you have time to read through them and make your notes, we will also have printed copies available at the CORFA Bowling night on Feb. 29, 2024 or at the CORFA office.
Looking forward to seeing you online at the info sessions.
CORFA SOCIAL & GENERAL MEETING – GAMES NIGHT
Please join us for an epic night of laughter, fun and games. The fun Committee is working hard to plan some epic games for us all and Joan is forcing us to do some “business”. But we promise the business will be short and sweet and the fun will be EPIC! Lots of **DOOR PRIZES** up for grabs.
DETAILS
Who can attend: CORFA Members only
Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Time: 5pm
Location: The Colombo Lodge, Cranbrook
Dinner menu is salad, spaghetti & meatballs, buns and ice cream for dessert. There will be a bar available to purchase drinks, CORFA will provide one drink ticket per person (See section C.2.2 from our Policy Booklet below). Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions.
For members who work at COTR’s regional campuses, as per our Policies, Section C.2.4 CORFA will cover your mileage from your campus to the event location and will cover one night accommodation.
Please RSVP by Nov. 7, 2023 so we can get numbers for food to the Colombo Lodg.
CUPE/MGMT/CORFA Bargaining Celebration
JUNE 15, 2023 | 11:30am – 2:30pm
On June 15th a Bargaining celebration is happening from 11:30am – 2:30pm at the gazebo (outdoor learning center) at the Cbk campus. There will be a dunk tank, slushy machine, cotton candy machine, BBQ, lots of prizes and games to play outside.
Vendor Fair – CUPE PD Days
June 14, 2023 | 9am – 10:30am
CORFA will have a booth from 9am -10:30am to help answer any questions you may have about what CORFA is and what our mission/values are.
Come on down and say hi!
Faculty Development Day – June 8, 2023
Join us for this years FD day “Things you never thought you would need to know as faculty”.
Time: 9am -3pm | Lecture Rm KC 250 | Registration required
The day will include presentations on:
- Voice training
- Student slang
- Exciting/rewarding PD
- Reducing student distress
…and to end the day, Avery Hulbert and Chris McHolm will be offering a session about Sexual Violence.
Please register by Wednesday, May 31, 2023 so we can plan for food and refreshments.
More details to come!
CORFA Annual GENERAL MEETING & Member Recognition
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | Cranbrook Golf Course | Time: 4:30pm
In Person and Online options to attend.
RSVP to outlook calendar invite send out on March 29, 2023
There are lots of positions up for election at the AGM, details and nomination forms are below.
SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2023 4:00 P.M. on ZOOM
As per the CORFA Constitution Article VI B. Special Resolutions you are receiving 14 days’ notice of the resolutions and the meeting to be held specifically to address these changes.
A special resolution requires a two-thirds (2/3) majority of votes cast. Quorum for the meeting is twenty (20) active members.
Special Resolution: The CORFA Executive moves approval of amendments to Articles IV and VII of the constitutions (click link to view).
See your calendar invite for more details.
FPSE-HRISC Speakers Tour 2023 Academic Freedom
Monday, March 20th, 2023 | Zoom | 1pm PT
RSVP for Online (Zoom) Registration
Although academic freedom is protected under most collective agreements, its use and scope is poorly understood on college and university campuses. This panel will survey a wide variety of examples where academic freedom has been infringed, and explore why faculty are often reluctant to exercise these rights. Discussion will focus on what constitutes academic freedom, its unique history within the academy, and its importance to the advancement of knowledge, creative expression, and the healthy functioning of civil society.
International Women’s Day
Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 | 11:30am | Main Entrance lobby
This year’s International Women’s Day theme is “Embrace Equity.” The focus of the 2023 campaign is to encourage discussion about why equal opportunities aren’t enough. People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action.
CORFA welcomes all staff to contribute to this conversation by responding to one or both of the following prompts:
- Briefly describe a woman (or girl) who inspires you. This person may be college employee/ student or may be someone from outside the college. What do you admire about this person?
- What do you think is the best way to promote equity for women today?
Responses can be made by responding to this Google form or in-person by adding to the whiteboard display located in the Cranbrook campus main entrance. (Pam and Amber Petersen will be there with smiles and cupcakes at 11:30am).
Everyone who participates will be entered to win local merchant gift card of your choice.
CORFA Presents
Black History Month 2023
FACULTY BINGO – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2023 @4:30 PM MST AT ROOM KC244, COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES, CRANBROOK CAMPUS
To register for this event, click here.
COMMUNITY PAINT NIGHT – FRIDAY, MARCH 3RD, 2023 @6 PM MST AT THE ART ROOM, COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES CRANBROOK CAMPUS
To register for this event, click here.
SANKOFA SATURDAY (STUDENT PARTY) – SATURDAY, MARCH 11TH, 2023 @8PM MST AT FENWICK & BAKER
To register for this event, click here.
CORFA GENERAL MEETING
Thursday, February 16th, 2023 | 4pm | Virtual Meeting via Zoom
More details in your calendar invite including the Zoom link.
CORFA Member & family Event
Friday, January 27th | 5pm | Kimberley Nordic Club
A great event for the whole family! There will be cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, a bonfire with hotdogs and smores, games and more!
Register for the event using the link in the email that was sent to you.
CORFA General Meeting
Wednesday, November 30th | 5pm | Heritage Inn Cranbrook
More details will be emailed to you.
CORFA MEET & GREET
Tuesday, August 30th | 3-4 pm | Tent outside by the cafeteria
The CORFA Executive would LOVE to see YOU! Join us as we share updates and enjoy some snacks and refreshments.
Labour Day Celebration
Please join us at the Cranbrook Farmer’s Market on September 3rd to celebrate the Labour Movement! We would love to see you at our booths! We will have free cookies, juice, button making machine and much more!
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Sept 12, 13 or 14 (TBD)
It will be about an hour meeting and food will be provided. The purpose of this meeting is to set up how the communication will work with the new CORFA Executive.
National Day for truth & reconciliation!
September 30, 2022
The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
On September 30, Canadians are encouraged to wear orange to raise awareness of the very tragic legacy of residential schools, and to honour the thousands of Survivors.
CORFA GENERAL MEETING
November 2022
Date, time and location to be announced.
Join us in Vancouver for the 60th BCFED Convention!
November 21 – 25, 2022
Vancouver Convention Centre (East)
We’re delighted to be convening in person again, for the first time in four years!
We’re looking forward to welcoming delegates from communities and affiliates across BC. You can expect to find more information here as we get closer to November, including a full agenda, so check back often.
We can’t wait to see you in Vancouver!
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