Our Mission and Vision
The Indigenous Committee supports and advocates for First Nations, Inuit and Métis (FNIM) SGEU members in the workplace; works to ensure the emotional, mental and physical well-being of FNIM SGEU members; and represents the interests of FNIM SGEU members.
The Indigenous Committee shall*:
- Support and advocate for members in SGEU and the workplace to ensure the emotional, mental and physical well-being of First Nations, Inuit and Métis (FNIM) SGEU members.
- Represent the interests of FNIM SGEU members.
- Develop and promote anti-racism policies and provide educational programs internally and/or externally.
- Promote FNIM education in the workplace to the in-scope and out-of-scope employees and to the union leadership.
- Actively ensure that every available avenue and job opportunity is open to all FNIM members, by promotion options such as SGEU negotiating Employment Equity plans.
- Act as a resource to approved organizing initiatives to bring FNIM workers into SGEU.
- Develop long-term plans to ensure FNIM representation in SGEU.
- Actively ensure that all racial incidents concerning FNIM members are positively addressed through the co-operation of the Indigenous Committee and other internal SGEU structures.
- Reach out to FNIM SGEU members and co-operate with other organizations committed to equality.
*As outlined in the Article 8.5.5 in the SGEU Policy
SGEU Indigenous Scholarship
Our committee will be awarding two $1000 scholarships to an SGEU member, or dependant of an SGEU member in good standing who will be continuing their post-secondary education in a Saskatchewan unionized educational institution in the current education year.
Learn more and apply for the scholarship
Resources
- Did you know Canada has an Anti-Racism Strategy?
- I AM INDIGENOUS poster
Indigenous 101: Facts to Deepen Understanding
Reconciliation begins with truth. Understanding the lived realities of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples—both past and present—is a step toward building a more equitable future.
Our Indigenous 101 booklet helps challenge commonly held myths and misconceptions about Indigenous Peoples in Canada. By addressing these falsehoods head-on, we hope to promote respectful dialogue, deeper awareness and lasting change.
We invite you to explore this booklet and use it as a starting point in your journey of learning. At the end, you'll find a list of resources and recommended readings to continue your understanding beyond these pages.
Together, we can build a future rooted in truth, respect and reconciliation.
Download The Indigenous 101 Booklet
Committee Members
Sheena Yew, Education Sector, Chair
Hali Topinka, Indigenous Vice-President
Andy Cook, Public Service Sector
Mannie Amyotte, Crown Sector
Ryan Favel, Health Sector
Jackie Watson, Community Services Sector
Bruce Clarke, Human Rights and Equity Seat
