10 October is World Mental Health Day
COUNTING AIR: How VAC and UVAE are measuring psychological risk at VAC By: Edwin MacDonald, UVAE Mental Health Champion How do you count air? We can measure wind speed and direction, but that tells us how air moves, not what it is. We can track pollen counts or smog levels, but those measure only specific…
20th Triennial Convention Concludes with Election of New National Executive Officers
Hello UVAE member, Following a successful and engaging 20th Triennial Convention, we are pleased to introduce the newly elected National Executive Officers (NEO). Delegates from across the country came together to review the accomplishments of the past term, debate important resolutions, and set the direction for the years ahead. We extend our sincere appreciation to…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters
In 2021, the Government of Canada officially established September 30th as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR). National Day for Truth and Reconciliation did not replace Orange Shirt Day rather they coexist to reinforce the same message. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is dedicated to honouring Residential School Survivors, their families, and…
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‘We deserve better’: Veteran shares frustration over claim application backlog
A growing number of veterans across the country are being affected by a major backlog within Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). In an annual report, the veterans ombudsman highlights the issue which is keeping thousands of former service members waiting to find out if they qualify for benefits and aid.
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“A Reckless Act”: Veterans Affairs Employees Being Forced to go to Work
Despite calls from the Prime Minister and provincial and local leaders and health authorities to stay at home and to practice social distancing many employees of Veterans Affairs Canada across the country are being forced to physically go to work. This is happening even as the Veterans Affairs Canada offices themselves are closed and all…
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“Recover Better: Stand up for Human Rights” is the 2020 United Nations (UN) theme for International Human Rights Day (IHRD)
The first Article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights declared that “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights”.This Declaration was adopted by the United Nations (UN) on 10 December 1948 guaranteeing the rights of every individual everywhere without distinction of nationality, place of residence, gender, national or ethnic origin,…
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10 October is World Mental Health Day
COUNTING AIR: How VAC and UVAE are measuring psychological risk at VAC By: Edwin MacDonald, UVAE Mental Health Champion How do you count air? We can measure wind speed and direction, but that tells us how air moves, not what it is. We can track pollen counts or smog levels, but those measure only specific…
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2022 Theme: Dignity, Freedom and Justice for All
International Human Rights Day – December 10 Human Rights Day is celebrated every year on December 10 — the day on which the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. World Human Rights Day inspires everyone to speak up and take action to end discrimination in all forms, whenever and…
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2023 Scholarship winners
The National Selection Committee for the UVAE Scholarship award has completed its deliberations on the candidates for the 2023 UVAE Scholarship Award and has reported its decision. Our congratulations are extended to the following who have been declared the 2023 winners: Also: The Committee has expressed its appreciation and congratulates all on the high standards…