September 21st is World Peace Day and SEIU-West's Workers of Colour Multicultural Mentorship Committee is celebrating with a contest!
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is intended to honour the survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities. This day is meant to reflect on the history and legacy of residential schools. It is also known as Orange Shirt Day, a movement that recognizes the colonial history of residential schools.
SEIU-West's First Nations, Métis and Inuit Committee and Workers of Colour Multicultural Mentorship Committee are pleased to co-sponsor up to two (2) members to attend the People Bridge Advocacy event: TRC Calls to Action - Walking Together: A Sharing Circle Gathering for Truth and Reconciliation on Saturday, September 27th 2025 from 9:00am - 4:00pm located at 359 1st Ave North (Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans office) in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
The SEIU-West's Workers of Colour Multicultural Mentorship Committee (WoCMMC) will be sponsoring one (1) SEIU-West member to attend the THREADS Cultural Conversations 2025 Conference on October 7 and 8, 2025, hosted by the Saskatoon Open Door Society. This is a virtual conference. Day one is from 9:30-4:30 and day two is from 9:30-12:00. The WoCMMC will reimburse lost wages for those who are selected to attend according to our policies.
Locals from across Canada and the United States had their first ever Asian Pacific Islander (API) Summit in Toronto. SEIU-West sent two members to attend to participate in skill-building workshops focused on recruitment and organizing, and build connections, share strategies, and celebrate the richness of API heritage.
Read their reports below to hear all about it!
We held our second annual SEIU-West Fest in Saskatoon on Friday June 13, 2025.
The SEIU-West Education Committee is pleased to sponsor up to 2 members to attend the Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist (CLXT) 2025 Annual Conference on October 18, 2025 at the Moose Jaw Temple Gardens Hotel and Spa.
SEIU-West's Education Committee selected members to attend the SFL/CLC Spring School 2025 in Moose Jaw. Attendees wrote reports to share what they got out of the training. Have a read!
June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day across Canada that we recognize and celebrate the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Indigenous peoples.
June is Pride Month, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community, while acknowledging the historical and ongoing violence and discrimination faced by this community.