As part of ATU Local 113’s #IndigenousHistoryMonth, we are highlighting Brent Peltier, Maintenance, Shop Steward. A proud ATU Local 113 member, Brent has been working at the TTC for over 27 years. Brent has shared his experience growing up with the struggles and inequalities he faced as an Indigenous man. He is excited to share his story with his ATU sisters and brothers.
ATU113IHMPOSTER_BRENTPELTIER 20210517 (1)ATU Local 113 Celebrates Pride 2021
Sister and Brothers,
ATU Local 113 stands with the LGBTQ2S community and encourages members to participate in Pride Toronto festivities throughout June – and support the community throughout the year. LGBTQ2S members and allies are important to our city – and to our union. Together, let’s celebrate Pride 2021 and continue to advance inclusion for all.
ATU Local 113 values the importance of diversity and inclusion in all its forms. As part of our union’s social justice framework, we’ll continue to fight together against injustices wherever they exist.
Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113
CTV VIDEO: Importance of TTC Subway Guard
“The reality is, if we didn’t have a guard there it could have been a catastrophic incident,” said ATU Local 113 President Carlos Santos in an interview with CTV Toronto about the importance of keeping the subway guard position on the TTC.
Video shows TTC trains one metre away from ‘catastrophic head-on collision’ | CTV News
Member Story: Sheldon Morriseau
Sheldon Morriseau, TTC Operator, talked about his experience growing up on Fort Williams First Nation just outside of Thunder Bay and the hardships he endured. He also touches on his experiences when he became a Professional Golfer after moving to Arizona. Sheldon is now a proud Operator, but wants to shed light on the importance of hiring and retaining more Indigenous Peoples at the TTC. Sheldon poster
WORKSHOP #1: How We All Fit in the Creation Story
Tomorrow, June 3 at 10:00 a.m., ATU Local 113 will be hosting its first workshop as part of its #IndigenousHistoryMonth initiative, with additional sessions on June 7, 15 and 18 hosted by Indigenous Cultural Educators. The first workshop hears from Paul Nadjiwan, Ojibwe, a former elected chief of the Nawash First Nation of Capre Croker on the Bruce Peninsula. He is deemed Cultural Content Authenticator by Carelton University Musicology Department! Members can register here https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wT09fu4lQmajlG1tyLNFjw
Film Screening: “There’s Something in the Water”
Join us in watching the online screening of “There’s Something in the Water” throughout the month of June! The World Premier at Toronto International Film Festival and Netflix original sheds light on the struggle of minority communities in Nova Scotia as they fight officials over the lethal effects of industrial waste. For more details, visit Indigenous History Film: There’s Something in the Water – ATU Local 113 (wemovetoronto.ca)
FILM SCREENING: “The Indians Who Rocked The World”
All month long we will be streaming the original screening of RUMBLE: THE INDIANS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD. This documentary tells the story of a profound, essential, and until now, missing chapter in the history of music: the Indigenous influence. RUMBLE shows how these talented Native musicians helped shape the soundtracks of our lives.
ATU Local 113 Launches Indigenous History Month Program
As we commemorate Indigenous History Month in June, ATU Local 113 will be launching its first ever program to amplify stories from Indigenous members, engage with our communities, and support capacity-building within our union. More details about the initiative and how members can participate can be found on the program’s webpage:
In Support of Cam Woodburne: Go Fund Me Page
In support of the family of Brother Cam Woodburne, we want to share this Go Fund Me page in order to offset the funeral and other costs. ATU Local 113 encourages all those who can support, to please do so.
Fundraiser by Syd Palmer : Memorial for Cam Woodburne (gofundme.com)
One Year Later, Remembering George Floyd
Today and every day, we remember George Floyd. We mourn for his family, friends and the community his life touched. Today we must also honour his life by continuing to fight for justice, and that starts by acknowledging the painful truth that racism still exists in our society.
ATU Local 113 is dedicated to fostering a culture of support, equality and inclusion and has a long and proud history of fighting for and protecting minority communities. This fight is not over.
In solidarity,
Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113