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National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia – January 29

National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia – January 29

Toronto – January 22, 2025 – On January 29, 2017, six lives were tragically lost during an attack at a mosque in Quebec City. Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Abdelkrim Hassane, Azzedine Soufiane, and Aboubaker Thabti were fathers, sons, husbands, brothers, and pillars of their community. This year marks the eighth anniversary of that heartbreaking event—and the fourth National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia.

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UFCW Canada announces 2024 Equity Grant Recipients, 2025 applications now open

Equity Grant

Toronto – January 21, 2025 – UFCW Canada is excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 Equity Grant, celebrating the impactful work they are leading to advance equity and social justice within their communities.

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Wiikinahmahgeh Corner with UFCW Resident Elder Eric Flett

Wiikinahmahgeh Corner

Toronto – December 10, 2024 – For Human Rights Day 2024, UFCW is sharing our last Wiikinahmahgeh Corner session for the year. UFCW Canada’s Resident Elder, Eric Flett, shares his wisdom in the video at the link.

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UFCW commemorates the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

December 6: The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Toronto – December 6, 2024 – On December 6 each year, people across Canada observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This day marks the tragic anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre in Montreal, where 14 women were killed by a gunman targeting female engineering students.

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Stand in solidarity with Trans workers on Trans Awareness Week

Stand in solidarity with Trans workers on Trans Awareness Week

Toronto – November 13, 2024 – Transgender Awareness Week runs from November 13-19, and this year, it is more crucial than ever as a tide of right-wing transphobia transforms governments across the country.

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Honouring the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) in Canada – October 4

Toronto – October 2, 2024 – October 4 marks a significant day of remembrance and action in Canada: the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). This day serves as a solemn reminder of the ongoing violence and systemic injustices faced by Indigenous women and girls across the country.

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