Registration is now open for our upcoming Next Steps Advocacy Program Workshop:

📅 Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM (Pacific Time)
📍 Where: Online via Zoom
🎯 Topic: "Advocacy: Next Steps Workshop"
💡 Why Attend?

You'll gain practical tools and insights on:
✅ When to appeal to the Superintendent or Board
✅ When issues must go outside the district (Section 11, BCTRB, etc.)
✅ Understanding Section 177
✅ Working with PACs, DPACs, or school districts
✅ How DPAC supports district-level systemic change

Please help us spread the word by sharing this with your PAC, DPAC, or school community. We look forward to seeing you there!

REGISTER NOW

Who can participate:
Students who identify as African, Caribbean, or Black and are:

• Transitioning into middle or high school (Fall 2026), or

• Graduating from high school, college, or university (Class of 2026).
  There are no academic or additional requirements.

Important dates:

• Registration deadline: Wednesday, December 31, 2025

• Late submissions will be placed on a waitlist

• Event date: Friday, May 8, 2026, at the University of Victoria

Register: https://forms.gle/UxhiRJdQSjtDNUWK9.

This free, family-friendly celebration honours academic milestones through cultural traditions, guest speakers, music, and a reception. Over the past three years, COEA has honoured more than 120 students.

For questions or to inquire about donating or supporting the event, please contact BlackGradBC@gmail.com.

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