Woodland Cultural Centre Visit - October 28, 2026
To: Local Union Presidents, Recording Secretaries and Staff in Ontario
*Please note- there is no lost time for the invitation below*
We are inviting interested Unifor members to attend a visit to the Woodland Cultural Centre on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 with Gina Smoke, Unifor Director of Indigenous Relations.
This visit is an opportunity for members to learn more about the residential school system, the experiences of Indigenous children, families and communities, its lasting impacts and the importance of truth and reconciliation.
The visit will include:
A self-guided tour of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School
A self-guided tour of the Woodland Cultural Centre Museum
Date
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Please arrive by 11:45 a.m. for check-in)
Location
184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON N3S 2X2
There is no cost to attend, but space is limited and registration is required. Spots will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Please note that lost time, travel and other expenses will not be reimbursed by the ORC.
Please share this invitation with members of your Local who may be interested in attending. We hope members will take part in this important opportunity to learn, reflect and strengthen our commitment toward truth and reconciliation.
In solidarity,
Samia Hashi
Ontario Regional Director