On National Indigenous Peoples Day, CUPE celebrates the heritage and vibrant cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, and their outstanding contributions to our communities.
On June 21, as part of National Indigenous History Month, we acknowledge the ongoing, fierce advocacy of our Indigenous members and Indigenous communities across the country. CUPE acknowledges that it is more important than ever to respect the rights of Indigenous peoples to their unceded territories, as well as to preserve and protect their cultures and languages.
CUPE stands in solidarity with Indigenous nations, communities and organizations and is committed to continuing to work toward reconciliation, and to respect our ongoing treaty relationships.
As part of our ongoing efforts to foster reconciliation in our workplaces and communities, we encourage all CUPE members to participate in National Indigenous Peoples Day by sharing in events on the day, and to take time to learn and reflect on the ongoing harm caused by colonialism and Canada’s treatment of Indigenous peoples.
