Racialized Members’ Action Committee
The Racialized Members’ Action Committee (RMAC) is made up of visible minority Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) members who have come together to focus on the elimination of racism and to ensure a system free from discrimination as well as one that is committed to fairness and mutual respect.
RMAC EXECUTIVE
Co-Chair – Sandra Griffith Bonaparte
Co-Chair – Edith Nganga
Secretary – Vacant
Treasurer – Tracey Evans
Vice-President of Communication – Anne-Marie Bostic
Ontario Federation of Labour Representative – Noha Haydari
BACKGROUND OF RMAC
The RMAC began with an idea in November, 1989 in the National Capital Region and became a formal organization by February, 1990, conducting special events to raise awareness about racism. In 1991, a similar group was formed in Toronto and later, in Calgary
PARTICIPATION
Participation in the RMAC is open to all visible minority members of the Public Service Alliance. The Committee meets on the third Thursday of each month at 5:45 p.m. at 233 Gilmour Street.
CONTACT
For more information about the PSAC-NCR RMAC committee, please email the Co-Chairs.
Records of Decisions / Minutes
RVAC January Minutes – January 2024
RVAC Meeting Minutes – September 2023
RVAC Meeting Minutes – August 2023
LINKS
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination event
Hybrid (Zoom or J.K. Wyllie Boardroom, 233 Gilmour St)
March 21, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join PSAC NCR’s Racially Visible Action Committee (RVAC) to celebrate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. 📅 Date: March 21,…
RACIALLY VISIBLE ACTION COMMITTEE (RVAC) AGM 2025
VIRTUAL
February 20th , 5:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The PSAC Racially Visible Action Committee (RVAC) for the National Capital Region (NCR) comprises visible minority members of the Public Service…
International Human Rights Day Celebration (Hybrid)
233 Gilmour Street. JK Wyllie Boardroom
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Public Service Alliance of Canada in the National Capital Region, will be hosting a special Human Rights Day event on…
Come join us for an exciting Emancipation Day celebration!
233 Gilmour Street JK Wylie Boardroom
August 29th , 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Enjoy powerful poetry, beautiful music, and inspiring reflections from speakers like Larry Rousseau, Nonso Morah, and many others. Sponsored by the…
Emancipation Day Rally and March with Coalition of workers
220 Elgin Street, Ottawa Ontario
Thursday, August 1, 2024, 11:45 AM -
August 1 is Emancipation Day, a time to reflect on the legacy of the enslavement of Black and Indigenous peoples in…
RVAC Statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
In reflecting on our own history, we recognize the injustices faced by racialized Canadians, urging governments and people of all backgrounds to unite against racial discrimination.
Racially Visible Action Committee (RVAC) AGM-February 2024
, Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 5:45pm to 7:30 pm -
The PSAC Racially Visible Action Committee (RVAC) for the National Capital Region (NCR) is made up of visible minority Public Service…
RVAC – Black History Month celebration
Thursday, February 29, 2024, 5:45 PM - 7:30 PM
The Racially Visible Action Committee will be holding a virtual Black History Month celebration on February 29th at 5:45PM. Register now!
Racially Visible Action Committee (RVAC) January 2024
, Thursday Janaury 25th 2024 from 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm -
Contact: Kenny Kashirahamwe, Regional Representative via kashirk@psac-afpc.com