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:

Chair:

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:

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/

Nursing and Reconciliation

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

Now That We Are Free, We Are Home

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2022

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We hope you take this day to pause and reflect on the history of Canada and its relationship with First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, as well as working towards a different future that respects and acknowledges the unique and independent role of all First Nations. We encourage you to challenge yourself to find your role in building a harmonious relationship with the original peoples of this land.

Angie is a member of SEIU-West's First Nations, Métis and Inuit Committee (FNMIC). Here is her story:

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2022

Our First Nations, Métis and Inuit Committee (FNMIC) along with our Multicultural Mentorship Committee (MMC), would like to share some resources and events for you. We hope you join us in celebrating the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples on August 9, 2022.

National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022

Today we were excited to participate in Saskatoon’s Rock your Roots Walk for Reconciliation, but mother earth had other plans.

Committee Openings

As you may be aware, we have a number of committees who are looking to fill vacancies. If you are an SEIU-West member (or know of an SEIU-West member in your workplace) that is looking for a great way to get involved in your union, are enthusiastic, curious, and ready to learn, take a look at the various committees and see if one peaks your interest.

The committees looking to fill out their allotted number of members are as follows:

Aboriginal Committee
Multicultural Mentorship Committee
Political Action & Awareness Committee
Worker Safety Committee
Young Workers Committee

If one catches your eye, send in an Expression of Interest form.

We also have a Committee Openings poster that can be displayed on the SEIU-West bulletin board in your workplace for coworkers to find. Joining a committee is a great way to meet new people, step outside of your comfort zone, and show your solidarity in your union.

National Indigenous History Month

SEIU-West's Aboriginal Committee met on May 31 and has many exciting initiatives coming up.

We'd like to share a list of June events and ask that you join us in celebrations of National Indigenous History Month and work towards Reconciliation in Saskatchewan.

Email [email protected] if you'd like to walk with us in Saskatoon for Rock your Roots for Reconciliation!

Join a SEIU-West Committee!

SEIU-West Committees keep us at the forefront of the Labour movement in Canada, and provide an excellent opportunity for members to learn from each other. Committee members serve for two years, and we have now approached the end of a two-year term so we are requesting SEIU-West members and all current committee members to submit their Expressions of Interest form should they wish to serve or remain on committees.

Connecting for Reconciliation

Have you ever thought: “I support reconciliation. I want to do my part, but I’m not sure what to do?”

If so, Reconciliation Saskatoon has put together the ConnectR website (www.beaconnectr.org). It’s an excellent interactive tool for people looking to find a way to help build better relationships between Canada’s Indigenous and settler communities. Its motto nicely describes how it works: “Choose your next step”. There are four “paths”: Spirit, Head, Heart, and Body. Clicking on a path takes you to suggested actions like “Attend a cultural event at your local friendship centre,” “Learn Indigenous teachings about plants,” and “Support Indigenous artisans online.” Each suggestion includes links to further information. You can also access this information by clicking one of the “Themes”, such as “Current Events”, “Facts and Figures”, and “Safe Spaces”.

ConnectR is the latest project of Reconciliation Saskatoon, a partnership of about 100 organizations, including the Office of the Treaty Commissioner, the City of Saskatoon, the Saskatoon Tribal Council, and the Central Urban Métis Federation. Some of the information is Saskatoon-specific, but most of it is useful wherever you live in Saskatchewan.

Check it out. It works well on cellphones too!

First Nations, Métis and Inuit Committee