Langley, B.C. – June 18, 2025 – Ashley Baresinkoff is a proud member of UFCW Local 247, working in the retail grocery sector for more than a decade. She is a member of the UFCW Canada Indigenous Committee and her local union’s Member Engagement Committee. In the fall of 2024, she also became a recipient of the 2024 Equity Grant program under the Community Action stream.
Edmonton – April 23, 2025 – In the latest edition of Wiikinahmahgeh Corner, Charmaine St. Germain, UFCW 401 Union Labour Relations Officer, shares her stories of how she became a union activist, her experiences in running for office, and the importance of Indigenous voices in politics.
Toronto – April 1, 2025 – As we step into April, we embrace the season of renewal, growth, and reflection. April brings forth a time of deep connection to the land and the earth's cycles, as well as an opportunity to celebrate Indigenous cultures and traditions. In many Indigenous communities, April is symbolized by the Sucker Moon, a time when life begins to bloom anew and the rhythms of nature guide us through a period of transformation.
Toronto – February 25, 2025 – March brings forth new growth, change, and an opportunity to celebrate Indigenous culture and traditions. The arrival of the Sugar Moon marks a time of transformation and renewal, offering an important moment to reflect on the connection between the land, the seasons, and the people who call it home.
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.
Toronto – September 23, 2024 – Recently, the UFCW Canada Indigenous Sub-Committee held an Indigenous Lobby Day, advocating for the recognition of September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a recognized holiday in the city of Toronto, Hamilton, and Vaughan, Ontario.
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