STUDENTS ACROSS BC,
working TOGETHER
at-a-glance statistics
170,000+
Students represented
All regions of bc
Represented across the province
15
Member students’ unions
since 1975
Over 50 years of students working together
what we do
MEET OUR MEMBERS
Explore members
CURRENT CAMPAIGNS
Campaign 1 of 3
Campaign category: Access to Education
Cuts Suck. Fix Education.
Students are paying more while courses, staffing and campus services are being cut. This campaign calls on the BC government to stop shifting the cost onto students and properly fund public post-secondary education.
Campaign category: Equity
Equity for All
Equity for All raises awareness about everyday and institutional discrimination on and off campus. It gives students practical ways to learn, support one another and challenge barriers to access, safety and belonging.
Campaign category: affordability
Open Textbooks Now
Open educational resources offer free or low-cost alternatives to expensive commercial textbooks. The campaign encourages more instructors, institutions and governments to adopt and invest in resources students can access from the first day of class.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE WORKING TOWARD
The BC Federation of Students works toward a post-secondary system that is affordable, accessible, high quality, and publicly funded.
AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE
Students work together to make education more affordable and to reduce financial barriers to learning.
Equitable and inclusive
Students organise for a system that supports equity, diversity, inclusion, and dignity for all learners.
High quality and publicly funded
The Federation advocates for strong public investment in post-secondary education and for a high-quality learning environment.
responsive to students and communities
Member students’ unions bring local realities into shared work so advocacy reflects the needs of students and the communities they live in.
Students also use the Federation to share skills and resources, organise services and act collectively when government decisions impact students.
LEARN MORE FROM THE SOURCE
This referendum website explains what BC Federation of Students membership could mean for UNBC undergraduate students.
You can also visit the Federation’s main website to explore its current campaigns, services, member students’ unions, governance and public reports.
Ready to decide?
Return to the referendum homepage to review the voting details, benefits and frequently asked questions.