Greetings: While we are very grateful to live in a country where we enjoy many privileges, we must acknowledge that these privileges aren’t equitably distributed. The recent news of the discovery of remains and unmarked graves from residential schools has shone a much needed light on Canada’s dark history and our horrible treatment of Indigenous…
MoreIBEW Mourns Discovery of Unmarked Graves
June 25, 2021 IBEW Mourns Discovery of Unmarked Graves Near Former Residential School in Saskatchewan We are deeply saddened by the news of the discovery of unmarked graves by the Cowessess First Nation. On Thursday, June 24, an initial discovery of 751 unmarked graves were made near the former Marieval Residential School which was in…
MoreSupport for Indigenous Peoples in Canada
With the recent news that the remains of 215 children were found at a former Indigenous school site in Kamloops, British Columbia, much needed attention is being drawn to the dark history of how Indigenous Peoples were treated in Canada. We owe it to those who have suffered to educate ourselves on not only the…
MoreCongratulatory Message from IVP Reid – Brother Jonathan Lamoine
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) First District is proud to announce that Brother Jonathan Lemoine has been elected by the Indigenous Workers Caucus at the 29th Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) as the alternate to the position of Indigenous Equity Vice-President. Brother Lemoine is a member of IBEW Local 353 in…
MoreWinner of the first ‘Early Bird’ Draw for $5,000
We are pleased to announce the winner of the first Early Bird draw; ticket number #0099 for $5,000.00 – drawn yesterday, May 12th live on the IBEW Canada Facebook page is: Doug McKay, Local Union 258 – Vancouver, BC Congratulations Doug!!! FYI: The draw for the second $5,00.000 cash prize and the Grand Prize draw…
MoreNational Day of Mourning – April 28th
Greetings: The National Day of Mourning, held annually on April 28th, was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991, eight years after the day of remembrance was launched by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), and has since spread to at least 80 countries around the world. This day is a tribute to those men and women who…
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