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.
Toronto – June 16, 2025 – Recently, a Pride 7 Summit was convened by Egale and Dignity Network. Out of this event came the Pride7 Communique, which calls on G7 leaders to act on key recommendations to advance LGBTQIA+ rights.
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 – March 26, 2025 – March 31st is the International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). This day is dedicated to celebrating transgender people, their contributions to society and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide.
Toronto – January 15, 2025 – UFCW Canada and Locals 175 and 1006A collaborated to support the Urban Alliance on Race Relations (UARR) Racial Justice Awards.
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