National Aboriginal Day — June 21
On September 13, 2007, eleven years after declaring June 21 as National Aboriginal Day, Canada voted against the adoption of the United Nations (UN) Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
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Migrant workers rally for human rights on Father’s Day
Migrant workers from Mexico and the Caribbean gathered in B.C. and Ontario on June 19 to rally for human rights and to “celebrate” another Father’s Day apart from their families.
2011 Pride Week
Over the past several years, UFCW Canada has consistently worked on building broad national partnerships with a variety of community and social justice organizations, including the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Two-spirited and Queer (LGBTQ) community.
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The S.A.M.E launches new summer campaign for migrant worker justice
The Students Against Migrant Exploitation “S.A.M.E” recently embarked on their “Summer of S.A.M.E” which has seen the group of student activists already conduct several outreach and educational programs, along with several charity fundraisers.
UFCW Canada raises over $2 million for Leukemia Research!
On June 10, UFCW Canada activists proved once again why they are one of the world’s leading Leukemia fighters by raising yet another remarkable sum for cancer research.
2011 Federal Budget falls short for working families and sets back democracy
The 2011 Federal Budget delivered by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty on June 6 offered UFCW Canada members and all working families little change from the budget that was tabled on March 22 prior to the election.
National Aboriginal Day, June 21 posters published
Together, UFCW Canada in partnership with the First Nations Children and Family Caring Society (FNCFCS) have created a unique set of five posters that are now available to mark National Aboriginal Day, June 21.
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