Aboriginal Council
A time to celebrate…and a time to make things better
Walk 4 Justice - Thursday, September 8th @ 3:30pm
To honour and raise awareness of missing or murdered aboriginal women, you are invited to participate in a flash-mob demonstration, as we welcome the Walk 4 Justice walkers on their stop in Toronto, Ontario. The Walk 4 Justice team is holding their second annual walk across Canada.
Download the release here
See the photos & the results of the walk here
Lois Hill Scholarship Application
Attached is information on our Lois Hill Scholarship, which is open to Aboriginal members, or children of Aboriginal members of CUPE Ontario. This application is being offered until September 16th
Click Here to download the application instructions
2010 National Aboriginal Day Statement by CUPE Ontario
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National Aboriginal Day is a time to celebrate the cultures and contributions of our First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario is proud to support this important annual celebration. In some cases, our members not only attend the events but are instrumental in organizing them.
While June 21 is set aside for celebration, it is also a day to remember that governments continue to neglect the deplorable conditions faced by First Peoples and have failed to provide for the basic necessities such as safe water, health care and economic sustainability. This year, 2010, it is also important to note that the long overdue Truth and Reconciliation process regarding Canada's sorry history with residential schools, is now, finally, underway. more...
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