We condemn the New Brunswick government’s ban on territorial acknowledgements by government employees.
Whether it’s supporting Indigenous History Month, Indigenous Day Live, or the PIPSC Indigenous Caucus, our members regularly take action for reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
Territorial acknowledgements are an important part of this action. We call on Hugh Fleming, New Brunswick Minister of Justice, to immediately cancel this decision. Union members should be allowed to acknowledge the Indigenous territory on which they work.
Contact a steward at your workplace if you face disciplinary measures for using territorial acknowledgements.
We stand in solidarity with the Indigenous peoples of New Brunswick. We also add our voice to the New Brunswick Federation of Labour who called on the New Brunswick government to reverse this directive.