IATSE 891 AI LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM
Posted: Jan 30, 2026 11:32
Updated: Mar 10, 2026 09:25
IATSE 891's AI Learning and Engagement Symposium is back again, happening March 7-8, 2026! It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there! We will be bringing together some of the best and brightest in the industry, from Canada and around the world for two full days, to dig down deep into the impacts of Artificial Intelligence on workers in our industry. See the topics, speakers, and panelists here.
Tickets are selling out fast! Purchase your tickets here.
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Q&A: TAIZE POWELL
Posted: Feb 27, 2026 14:50
"Being a union member provides a layer of community, but also a layer of solidarity. You're part of a family and part of a team. We have ideas that we all hold strong as a team."
In our latest Spotlight Q&A, Paint Department member Taize Powell shares his career journey in motion picture production, the exciting growth of the industry on Vancouver Island, and the importance of the film industry honouring Black History and Futures Month by telling more stories of people of colour making motion picture magic in BC. Read it now on ourwork.ca!
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APPLE BOX TALKS PODCAST: DR. STEPHANIE DICK
Posted: Feb 27, 2026 14:50
Ahead of our AI Learning and Engagement Symposium, we welcome to our podcast AI expert, mathematics and technology historian, and assistant professor at the SFU School of Communication, Dr. Stephanie Dick. With a Ph.D from Harvard University and over 15 years of research experience, Stephanie examines what AI is, what it does, and how its use is changing our world, our work, and ourselves. Catch her as one of our keynote speakers at our AI Symposium, and listen to this episode here or wherever you get your podcasts!
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
Posted: Feb 13, 2026 11:12
Are you or a family member pursuing post-secondary education this year? IATSE 891 offers scholarships to members and their dependents. Applications are open now!
- The Gavin B. Craig Scholarships (5 available) are open to dependents of IATSE 891 active members in good standing who are high school seniors. The deadline to apply is May 1 at 5:00 pm.
- The IATSE 891 Scholarships (20 available) are open to IATSE 891 active members in good standing and their dependents. The deadline to apply is May 15 at 5:00 pm.
Learn more and find applications here.
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IATSE 891 AWARDS TRAVEL SUPPORT POLICY
Posted: Jan 24, 2025 09:56
Updated: Feb 11, 2026 11:58
IATSE 891 has updated its Award Travel Support Policy per the direction of the Executive Board. Members can find the full details here (member login required). The policy is effective as of the date listed on the document but is subject to change at any time. Please contact the Union Hall to verify the accuracy of the policy or if you have any questions.
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