Harper missing on First Nations issues
Toronto – October 15, 2015 – Stephen Harper is the only federal party leader who continues to refuse the call for a national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women.
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UFCW Canada activists support Waawaasegaming Water Walk
Lake Simcoe, Ont. – October 7, 2015 – Recently, UFCW Canada activists joined members from various First Nations in Ontario to participate in the 2015 Waawaasegaming Water Walk ceremony to raise awareness about the importance of clean water on our planet.
Honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women and Girls this October 4th
Toronto – October 1, 2015 – On Sunday, October 4th, the annual Sisters in Spirit (SIS) Vigils will see candles, drumming ceremonies and actions of remembrance resonate throughout Canada in honour of the more than 1,100 Aboriginal women and girls who have been murdered or have gone missing since 1980.
Cindy Blackstock awarded $20,000 in human rights ruling against Harper Government
Ottawa – June 20, 2015 – Dr. Cindy Blackstock, an Aboriginal child welfare advocate and President of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, has been vindicated by a recent ruling from the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, which found that a federal government official "retaliated" against her for advocating views that are contrary to those of the Harper Government.
UFCW Canada supports Our Dreams Matter Too campaign for National Day of Reconciliation
Toronto – June 11, 2015 – On June 9, UFCW Canada representatives came together to walk and pen their signatures to letters demanding fair and equitable services for the 163,000 First Nations children in Canada.
UFCW Canada joins in national Heart Garden initiative
Ottawa – June 4, 2015 – UFCW Canada proudly sponsored and participated in the Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams initiative in Ottawa on Wednesday.
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