NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

Sisters and Brothers,

Toronto Local will be honoring September 30^th,2021 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a day of reflection concerning the historic injustice to the indigenous peoples right across the country.

The program will start at 10 am by raising the flag “Every child Matters” at the union hall. Members have to maintain strict COVID 19 protocol if you choose to attend the ceremony at the hall

In the 1880s, in conjunction with other federal assimilation policies, the government began to establish residential schools across Canada. Authorities would frequently take children to schools far from their home communities, part of a strategy to alienate them from their families and familiar surroundings. In 1920, under the Indian Act, it became mandatory for every Indigenous child to attend a residential school or day school.

Residential schools systematically undermined Indigenous, First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures across Canada and disrupted families for generations, severing the ties through which Indigenous culture is taught and sustained, and contributing to a general loss of language and culture. Because they were removed from their families, many students grew up without experiencing a nurturing family life and without the knowledge and skills to raise their own families. The devastating effects of the residential schools are far-reaching and continue to have a significant impact on Indigenous communities.

There are many unmarked graves have been discovered. The last Indian residential school, located in Saskatchewan, closed in 1996.

Reconciliation requires more than a national holiday. Indigenous Peoples continue to suffer from ongoing colonial practices.

Toronto Local stands in solidarity with the victims of the residential school system and calls on all levels of government to adopt and implementation of the Commission’s recommendations.

In Solidarity

Qaiser Maroof

President

CUPW Toronto Local

23^rd September,2021

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

OCTOBER 17, 2026

9:00 A.M.

UNION HALL

47 DENSLEY AVENUE

AGENDA

a) Roll Call of Officers

b) Acceptance of Members in Good Standing

c) Reading and Adoption of Minutes

d) Reading of Correspondence

e) Bills and Accounts

f) Reports of Officers and Committee

g) Nominations and Elections

h) Notice of Motion

i) Unfinished Business

j) New Business

k) Adjournment

In Solidarity,

Abdi Hagi Yusuf,

Secretary- Treasurer,

CUPW Toronto Local

AHY: w

September 18, 2026

TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

September 30^TH , 2026

10 A.M.

47 DENSLEY AVE

UNION HALL

Sisters, Brothers, Comrades:

Please join the Local in celebrating truth and reconciliation for our Indigenous workers with a blessing and refreshments at the Local Union Hall on this important day.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed annually on September 30 to honour Survivors of residential schools, their families, and Indigenous communities. This day provides an opportunity to recognize the painful legacy of residential schools, reflect on the ongoing impacts of colonialism, and support meaningful reconciliation. It matters because

We honour the children who never returned home from residential schools.

We Recognize the experiences and resilience of Survivors.

It encourages learning about Indigenous histories, cultures, and contributions.

It also promotes action toward reconciliation and respectful relationships

Ways for our members to participate

Wear orange to recognize Orange Shirt Day and support awareness of residential school experiences.
Attend local Indigenous-led events, ceremonies, or educational programs.
The Toronto Local CUPW holds a celebration every year at the Union Hall at 47 Densley Ave, North York
Come join in and hear the speakers and help celebrate this important day.

In Solidarity, An Injury to One is an Injury to All

Jane Marsh Abdi Hagi Yusuf

4^th VP Secretary Treasurer

CUPW Toronto Local

September 14, 2026

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

7:00 P.M.

UNION HALL – 47 DENSLEY AVE.

AGENDA

a) Roll Call of Officers

b) Acceptance of Members in Good Standing

c) Reading and Adoption of Minutes

d) Reading of Correspondence

e) Bills and Accounts

f) Reports of Officers and Committees

g) Nominations and elections – for the position of

Acting E.S.S. – W/A Clerks

h) Notice of Motions

i) Unfinished Business

j) New Business

k) Adjournment

In Solidarity,

Abdi Hagi Yusuf

Secretary- Treasurer,

CUPW Toronto Local

AHY:w

August 19, 2026

LABOUR DAY PARADE

LABOUR DAY PARADE

SEPTEMBER 7, 2026

9:30 A.M.

Sisters and Brothers:

The Toronto Local, along with other Labour Unions will be marching in the Toronto Labour Day Parade. The Local assembly will be in section 8, which is both sides the East side (Blvd) on University Avenue, south from Dundas St. W. and halfway down to Armoury Street.

FOLLOWING ARE THE DETAILS:

LOCATION: SECTION 8 (PLEASE SEE MAP ON THE BACK)

ARRIVAL: 8:00 A.M.

MARCH: STARTS AT 9:30 SHARP

Come out with your family members to show your support and please remember to wear COMFORTABLE SHOES AND COMFORTABLE CLOTHING!! Wristbands will be issued to marchers only. The wristband is your admission to the C.N.E. They are not to be given/traded to people who are not marching. Please make sure you bring your identification (preferably your Union Card) or one showing you work at Canada Post. T-Shirts and wristbands will be handed out on first come first serve basis and must be marching in the parade.

In Solidarity,

Jane Marsh,

4^th Vice-President,

CUPW Toronto Local (PLEASE TURN OVER) August 18, 2026

47 DENSLEY AVENUE

AGENDA

September 30TH , 2026

10 A.M.

47 DENSLEY AVE

UNION HALL

September 30^TH , 2026