November marks Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM) — a time to honour and celebrate Indigenous Peoples with disabilities and their invaluable contributions to our workplaces, unions, and communities.
Established in 2015 by the British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS), IDAM brings attention to the intersection of Indigeneity and disability, and the ongoing need for equity, understanding, and culturally informed supports.
As a union community, we recognize that inclusion and solidarity mean ensuring all members — especially those who experience multiple layers of discrimination — feel valued and heard. This month reminds us that accessibility and reconciliation are shared responsibilities that strengthen our collective movement for fairness, dignity, and justice.
Let’s take time to learn, listen, and act in support of Indigenous Peoples with disabilities, and continue building a union that truly reflects the diversity of our membership.
· Indigenous Disability Canada / BCANDS Home Explore programs, services, and initiatives supporting Indigenous Peoples with disabilities: BCANDS Programs and Services |
Happy Indigenous Disability Awareness Month!
In solidarity, Members with Disabilities Access Committee (MDAC) and Indigenous Action Circle (IAC)