Black History Month

We want to ensure that all our members have an opportunity to participate and have easy access to all information about the program.

1.  Through the sharing of “Our Stories”, we hope to create awareness of the issues and concerns faced and ideas for moving forward.
   • You will see the stories of our members on posters at locations and on our website and social media. The videos of these stories will be available on our website.
   • Each story shared is shared with courage, grace, respect and with the hope to help bring about positive change.
   • We appreciate the diversity of thoughts and ideas these stories represent.
   • We thank our members who participated in the sharing of Our Stories. By doing this you are already helping to make a difference.
2. All our Members are invited to send us your stories at diversity@atu113.net.
3. As part of our capacity building efforts, a series of educational workshops will be held, to help all our members to better understand Page 3 the issues related to anti-black racism – its history, current challenges and the way forward.
   • I urge you to avail of these interactive workshops and to encourage fellow members to join you.
   • These workshops are made available to you by your union and registration is simple and easy.
   • Details are on the Workshop Registration are available at your location’s notice board, or on our website.
4. ATU 113 is engaged with community groups and grassroots organizations working for equity and racial justice.
   • This year we have invited Parents of Black Children, a local organization based in the York Region, working with children and families to fight racial injustice in the education system – to guide us through the educational workshops, I mentioned earlier.
   • They will be happy to set up information session for your location, committees, or community group, if you wish to learn about their work, challenges and successes, and how you can help.

We hope you will find this pilot program valuable. Your participation and feedback will give us insights into how to develop programs that are relevant to you and our goals for fighting for social justice for all.