CUPE Local 408 acknowledges that we are all Treaty People with
Treaty obligations. We recognize the history of all Indigenous
people in their traditional land across Canada.
In the spirit of truth and acknowledgement of the sacred gathering
places CUPE Local 408 respectfully commits to using these
gathering places as an opportunity to engage and provide
Indigenous Education to create awareness and demonstrate
leadership to all our members.
CUPE Local 408 is dedicated to completing the ongoing active
work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and The United
Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous people, we as a
division are committed to providing action of reconciliation in
solidarity with all Indigenous people.
Treaty 7 territory, is a traditional meeting ground, gathering place,
and travelling route used by Indigenous peoples. This territory
provided a home to the Blackfoot Confederacy: Siksika (Sik-sik-ah),
Piikani (Beh-Gun-ee) and Kainai (Gy nuh) as well as the Tsuu Tina
(Soo-tin-ah) Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nation along with
many others.
The lands of Treaty 7 Territory are located within Metis Nation of
Alberta region 3 within the historical Northwest Metis homeland.
Treaty 7 territory provides sites of natural abundance, ceremony,
culture, travel, rest, and relationships of all Indigenous people.