October 1, 2025

Truth and Reconciliation

September 29, 2025

September 30^th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

This day is more than a statutory holiday, it is a solemn reminder of the painful

history and lasting impacts of residential schools in Canada.

For over a century, indigenous children were taken from their families, stripped

of their languages and denied their culture. Many never returned home.

It’s a time to honor the survivors,

remember those who didn’t make it and commit to ongoing reconciliation efforts.

It is a day to listen to indigenous voices, learn about their cultures and histories

and take meaningful action towards reconciliation.

It’s an opportunity for reflection, education, and building stronger relationships based on

understanding and respect. But it must also be a call to action.

Let us carry forward the spirit of truth, not on this day but every day!

On this day we honor the survivors, remember the children who never came home and

the families and communities whose lives were forever changed.

In solidarity CUPE 5441 local, executive board, trustees and stewards.

Cheryl Belgrave, Equality Coordinator

Notice of Nominations

CUPE 5441 Notice of Nominations for The Following Positions:

General Membership voting (members from any Site/Bargaining Unit may nominate/vote for these positions) – 3 Year Term:

3 Year Trustee: 1 Position

Site Specific Voting (site specific members from their Site/Bargaining Unit may nominate/vote for these positions) – 3 Year Term:

Compass VP: 1 Position Spiritual Care VP: 1 Position

GDI VP: 1 Position PHC Site VP: 1 Position

SJHC Site VP: 1 Position SMH Site VP: 2 Positions

Nominations will be received at the general Membership Meeting (October 15, 2025) in accordance with CUPE Local 5441 By-Laws Section 14 (a).

In accordance with the above, nominations made in writing on the proper consent form must be received by the Recording Secretary (recordingsecretary@cupe5441.ca) between September 25and October 15by noon. Download the form here —-> Consent Form – Appendix F

The names of candidates running for the position will be posted after the Nomination Meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

The election will be conducted via the Simply Voting platform. Voting will commence at 12:00pm on October 23 and will close at 12:00pm on October 26. You will receive a link to your ballot in the inbox of the email address we have on file. If you need assistance accessing your ballot during the voting period, please write to the Voting Committee at elections@cupe5441.ca

If you have questions about the Nomination or Voting process, please contact our CUPE National representative:

Chris Fairweather – cfairweather@cupe.ca