UFCW celebrates Human Rights Day – December 10
Toronto – December 8, 2020 – On December 10, 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
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UFCW Canada honours Transgender Day of Remembrance – November 20
Toronto – November 17, 2021 – Since 1999, the Transgender Day of Remembrance has been observed annually on November 20, following the murder of Rita Hester.
UFCW 1006A activists discuss Black Lives Matter movement
Vaughan, Ont. – October 28, 2020 – UFCW Local 1006A Recorder Glacier Effs-Samuel recently interviewed member-activists Kallisha Hoyes and Rechev Browne on their thoughts regarding the Black Lives Matter movement for racial equality and justice.
UFCW supports virtual actions, online events for Orange Shirt Day – September 30
Toronto – September 24, 2020 – UFCW Canada will once again be commemorating Orange Shirt Day, September 30, with online actions in support of this year’s event. The Orange Shirt Day initiative began in 2013, following the St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School Commemoration held in Williams Lake, B.C.
UFCW Canada Indigenous Sub-Committee participates in “Ask an Elder” event
Toronto – August 31, 2020 – Activists from UFCW Canada’s Indigenous Sub-Committee recently gathered in fellowship and friendship through a virtual meeting with Traditional Indigenous Elder Dr. Duke Redbird, as part of the Myseum of Toronto’s “Ask an Elder” series.
UFCW Canada observes International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples – August 9
On December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly declared August 9 as the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.
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