Canadian Mental Health Week is from May 4 to 10, 2026. This year’s theme, Come Together, invites Canadians to strengthen mental health through small, everyday actions of connection. Feeling connected and supported at work, at school and in our communities, helps reduce isolation and fosters well-being for everyone. The Canadian Mental Health Association offers free, …
Districts are invited to enrol staff in a two‑day, in‑person forum focused on Compassionate Systems and systems thinking for well‑being in education. The forum will take place on June 29 and 30, 2026, in Kelowna. Hosted by Compassionate Systems BC in partnership with the University of British Columbia’s Human Early Learning Partnership, the forum will …
Emergency Preparedness Week is May 3-9, 2026. To support emergency preparedness and planning across the education and child care sectors, the Ministry of Education and Child Care is sharing an updated emergency management resource package. These resources support preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery planning. Districts are encouraged to review and share this information to help …
The Ministry of Children and Family Development has completed a revision of Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE) for educators supporting K-7 students, in collaboration with B.C. educators, families, and experts on childhood anxiety. In response to educator feedback and to ensure its ongoing relevance, EASE K-7 was revised to reflect current themes in B.C. …
The Healthy Schools BC website is now hosted and maintained by HealthLink BC under the Ministry of Health for easier access to provincial school health promotion information and resources alongside other evidence-based health information. Additional information is provided in these FAQs.
As part of their erase Organized Crime and Exploitation Prevention Information Series, the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General is hosting its 16th presentation on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 10:30 am-12 pm PT. Registration for this session is now open. The RCMP National Security Program will present on evolving online threats targeting children and youth. The presentation will highlight …
The Healthy Schools BC website is now hosted and maintained by HealthLink BC under the Ministry of Health for easier access to provincial school health promotion information and resources alongside other evidence-based health information. Additional information is provided in these FAQs.
In partnership with the Metro Anti-Racism Network, the ministry is pleased to host a virtual anti-racism networking session on Tuesday, May 12 from 9:30-11:30 am. This session is intended for district anti-racism leaders throughout B.C., and we invite two anti-racism leads from each district to attend. The session will provide an opportunity to share insights, discuss …
The Intimate Images Protection Service is hosting a webinar on March 11 as part of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General’s Stop the Exploitation of Children and Youth Awareness Week (March 9-15). The Intimate Images Protection Service provides specialized, trauma‑informed support for children and youth in British Columbia. This includes helping young people …
Join us for a virtual dialogue on creating safe and inclusive schools on Wednesday, March 11 from 1:00 pm-2:30 pm PST on Zoom. The goals for the session are to explore the intersections of our work and create deeper connections across educators committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This meeting is open to all educators who hold diversity, equity, and inclusion as …
