Vancouver Island University Students' Union
The Students' Union provides services, advocacy and events to the students at Vancouver Island University and acts as the official voice of the student body. The Students' Union dates back to 1969 and was official incorporated in 1991. In 1989, students of Vancouver Island University voted more than 90% in favour of joining the Canadian Federation of Students, Canada's national student movement. Today, the Students' Union is Local 61 of the Canadian Federation of Students and VIU students are active leaders in the national and provincial student movements.