Aboriginal and Workers of Colour

Re-posted from resources at the United Nations. Photo by by Ansgar Walk.

Colourful costumes and beats of masquerade bands came together to create magic at the annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival on Aug. 2, 2025, at Exhibition Place.

“The energy of this event–this celebration of diversity, community, and joy–is incredible and inspiring,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Our union is proud to walk and dance in solidarity with our members and their families in the Grand Parade.”

The summer heat added to the lightheartedness and excitement of the Junior Carnival as it revved up celebrations for this year’s Toronto Caribbean Carnival.

“Unifor is proud to support this inclusive community event again this year,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. 

“Carnival is a celebration of diversity–of Caribbean cultures, voices, and traditions, uniting in joy. Unifor is thrilled to share in this celebration of our community and our members, knowing our strength lies in the solidarity we build together."

In honour of National Indigenous History Month, Unifor is profiling trailblazing activists who are advancing workers and Indigenous rights. 

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize and honour the cultures, contributions, and enduring strength of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. It is also a time for reflection—on Canada’s colonial history, on the ways in which ongoing settler-colonialism continues to impact the present-day realities of Indigenous communities, and on the union’s collective responsibility to work toward reconciliation through action.

To recognize Red Dress Day in 2025, Unifor members participated in an online workshop with Winnipeg researcher and activist Sandra Delaronde. 

May 5 is Red Dress Day—a day of remembrance and solidarity for the missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirited people (MMIWG2S), and a time to renew the union's collective commitment to justice. 

Unifor members from across the country gathered—both in person at the national office in Toronto and through virtual watch parties—for the union’s second national Black History Month event, held on February 22, 2025.

Unifor members joined communities across Canada on February 14 to participate in the Women's Memorial March, a solemn annual event that honours the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S) and calls for justice.