January 13, 2021 - From January to May 2021, the USW National Aboriginal Committee will be hosting an online series of “Connecting Circles”, with the goal of advancing Indigenous rights in our workplaces and in society.

The Connecting Circles series will be comprised of 4 one-hour Zoom meetings scheduled as follows:

Staying Healthy in Mind, Body, and Spirit
Wednesday, January 27 - 4:30 pm PT / 5:30 pm MT / 7:30 pm ET
with Valarie King, Traditional Knowledge Keeper, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

Political Action for Indigenous Rights
Wednesday, February 24 - 4:30 pm PT / 5:30 pm MT / 7:30 pm ET
with Leah Gazan, NDP MP for Winnipeg Centre and long-time Indigenous activist

Staying Healthy in Mind, Body, and Spirit
Wednesday, March 24 - 5:30 pm PT / 6:30 pm MT / 8:30 pm ET
with Valarie King, Traditional Knowledge Keeper, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

Post-secondary Education for Indigenous Peoples
Wednesday, May 5 - 4:30 pm PT / 5:30 pm MT / 7:30 pm ET

Each meeting will provide participants with simultaneous English-French interpretation.

The USW National Aboriginal Committee especially encourages Indigenous members to register and take the opportunity to connect with each other. These meetings are open to all Steelworkers.

Register now at www.usw.ca/connecting-circles

Are you looking for equity resources? Check out the USW Human Rights & Equity Committee page. 

In Solidarity,

USW Local 1944