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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025: A Call to #AccelerateAction

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025: A Call to #AccelerateAction

Toronto – March 3, 2025 – International Women’s Day (IWD) offers an opportunity to reflect on the progress made for women’s rights in Canada and around the world, while also serving as a call to accelerate action. Celebrated globally on March 8, this day honours the achievements and contributions of women across all sectors of society, while acknowledging the challenges that still remain.

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Have A Heart Day – February 14

Have A Heart Day – February 14

Toronto – February 12, 2025 – Have a Heart Day, celebrated annually on February 14th since 2012, is a child and youth-led event focused on reconciliation and ensuring First Nations children have the opportunities to thrive.

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Celebrating Black History Month: Honouring the past, shaping the future

Black History Month 2025

Toronto – January 27, 2025 – February marks Black History Month, a time to recognize and honour the contributions, history, and resilience of Black Canadians throughout our shared history.

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National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia – January 29

National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia – January 29

Toronto – January 22, 2025 – On January 29, 2017, six lives were tragically lost during an attack at a mosque in Quebec City. Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Abdelkrim Hassane, Azzedine Soufiane, and Aboubaker Thabti were fathers, sons, husbands, brothers, and pillars of their community. This year marks the eighth anniversary of that heartbreaking event—and the fourth National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia.

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UFCW Canada announces 2024 Equity Grant Recipients, 2025 applications now open

Equity Grant

Toronto – January 21, 2025 – UFCW Canada is excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 Equity Grant, celebrating the impactful work they are leading to advance equity and social justice within their communities.

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Wiikinahmahgeh Corner with UFCW Resident Elder Eric Flett

Wiikinahmahgeh Corner

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.

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