Please join us for an evening of information, community connection, and discussion. The Okanagan is the workplace of many migrant workers, mostly hidden from societal view. There are approximately 16,000 farmworkers that come to BC each year to work in our orchards and farms.
Date: Friday June 20th
Location: Heidi Thompson Art Gallery,
9905 Coldstream Creek Rd, Coldstream, BC V1B 1C8
Doors open at 5:30pm, event will start at 6pm.
Entry is by Donation
Registration: Eventbrite
Two organizers from RAMA, Amy Cohen and Robyn Bunn will explain the migrant worker program and the challenges that migrant workers face. We are honoured to have a migrant farmworker from Mexico, who will be sharing their experience as a farmworker in the Okanagan.
RAMA Okanagan is a volunteer-run, grassroots collective based in the Okanagan Valley on the unceded territories of the Syilx and Secwepemc peoples. Founded in 2013, RAMA advocates for the rights and well-being of migrant farmworkers in the Okanagan. Their work includes political advocacy, direct support, public education, and documenting workers' experiences. RAMA collaborates with Indigenous movements and other organizations to address systemic issues such as racism, colonialism, and capitalism, aiming to build inclusive and socially just communities.
Amnesty International Okanagan group is a small group of volunteers here to promote and advocate for human rights here locally and globally. We can be found at www.amnestyokanagan.ca where you can see what we are up to and register for our email list. We welcome new members and volunteers!
Amnesty International Temporary Foreign Worker Report
Learn how to make the experience of migrant workers coming to Canada a positive one and actions you can take to make a difference.
Please register on Eventbrite, this will help with planning.
If you have any questions about the event please email:
amnestyokanagan@gmail.com
Photo credit: Elise Hjalmarson