First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Committee

Mission:

To promote awareness of our proud First Nations, Métis and Inuit culture and how it intertwines within our union environment.

Composition:

Committee members must be members in good standing who identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit who have completed an "Expression of Interest" form within the appropriate deadline and following notice of the reconstitution of Committees. The motion to formally appoint members to the Committee is the express authority of the SEIU-West Executive Board. The President or Designate is Ex-Officio to this Committee. The President or Designate will assign Staff resources to the Committee.

The Chairperson or Co-Chairpersons shall be a member of the Committee and appointed by the consensus of the Committee Members.

The Committee will consist of up to eight (8) members. The term will be the two years between SEIU-West Biennial Conventions.

Goals:

Engage our First Nations, Métis and Inuit members to strengthen their union involvement.
Inform and educate all union members on First Nations, Métis and Inuit issues within the workplace.
Recruit potential members by attending career fairs and conferences.
Be an advisory and resource for all union members, the Executive Board and Bargaining committees on First Nations, Métis and Inuit issues.

Committee Members:

Co-Chairs:

Debbie Desjarlais - Licensed Practical Nurse, Oliver Lodge (Saskatoon) 306.370.7429

Angela Munshaw - Recreation Worker, Moose Jaw Special Care Home (Moose Jaw) 306.630.9525

Recording Secretary:

Wolana Fox - Licensed Practical Nurse - Cypress Regional Hospital - 306.750.0559

Members:

Melissa Arcand - Licensed Practical Nurse - Oliver Lodge (Saskatoon) 306.491.3213

Maggie Hodgson - Licensed Practical Nurse - Homecare - 306.421.6478

Meghan Durocher - Family Support Worker - Prairie Harm Reduction - 306.201.9037

Ex-Officio Top Officer:

Lisa Zunti - 1.888.999.SEIU ext 8730

Staff Representative:

Dennel Pickering – 306.652.1011 ext. 2241

Resources:

The Truth and Reconciliation Report on YouTube: #ReadTheTRCReport

Summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

Donation Drive Poster

For Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for hours for your Practicing License, check out this information on culturally safe care: https://clpns.com/culturally-safe-care-cep/

Book Club List

Bannock in Heaven - Laķalet Kîsiķohk

Five Little Indians - Michelle Good

Firekeeper's Daughter - Angeline Boulley

Firewater - Harold R. Johnson

Half Breed - Maria Campbell

I Am Not a Number - Dr. Jenny Kay Dubuis, Kathy Kacer

Indian Horse - Richard Wagamese

Killers of the Flower Moon - David Grann

Life in the City of Dirty Water - Clayton Thomas-Muller

The Right to Be Cold - Sheila Watt-Cloutier

Three Day Road - Joseph Boyden

Up Ghost River - Edmund Metatawabin

What I Remember, What I know - Larry Auglaluk

Show/Movie Club List

Bones of Crow: Official Trailer

Killers of the Flower Moon: Official Trailer

Little Bird: Official Trailer

True Story Part 1: Official Trailer

True Story Part 2: Official Trailer

Sugarcane: Official Trailer

We Were Children: Official Trailer

Holiday Greetings from FNMIC 2025

On Behalf of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Committee, Debbie and Melissa would like to share their holiday greetings:

People Bridge Advocacy TRC Walking Together 2025

First Nations, Métis and Inuit Committee (FNMIC) and Workers of Colour Multicultural Mentorship Committee (WoCMMC) recently asked folks to apply to join them at the People Bridge Advocacy's TRC Calls to Action - Walking Together: A Sharing Circle Gathering for Truth and Reconciliation.

When members attend events, we ask that they send in reports so members can read up on what the events are all about and learn from the reports. Have a read:

FNMIC Pow Wow 2025 Reports

First Nations, Métis and Inuit Committee (FNMIC) represented SEIU-West at the Saskatoon Pow Wos on September 28th-30th, 2025.

Read on to find out how it went:

Winter Solstice Contest 2025

Celebrate Winter Solstice with the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Committee (FNMIC)!

FNMIC Community Support 2025

The First Nations, Métis and Inuit Committee (FNMIC) wants to thank our SEIU-West members, committees and the greater community for their donations to our necessities drive to support houseless folks.

FNMIC October Contest 2025

Sisters in Spirit Day is held every year on October 4th to honour and remember Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit (MMIWG2S+) people who have gone missing or been murdered in Canada. It’s a day of action where people come together for vigils and events to raise awareness about the ongoing violence Indigenous communities face, and to stand in solidarity with the families and loved ones who are affected.

Contest Time! What does TRC mean to you?

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.

Apply Now! People Bridge Advocacy's TRC Calls to Action – Walking Together: A Sharing Circle Gathering for Truth and Reconciliation 2025

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.

FNMIC June Contest 2025

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.

Join FNMIC in supporting MMIP

May 5 is Red Dress day. This day is in honour of the missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirited people.

The First Nations, Métis and Inuit Committee will be at the SEIU-West convention on May 27th-29th with red dress pins for sale for $5. All of the proceeds from these pins are going to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Inc (MMIP).

First Nations, Métis and Inuit Committee