About Us
RAMA is a migrant justice collective that advocates for Latin American and Caribbean migrant farm workers, and all other migrant workers with precarious status in the unceded Syilx and Secwepemc territories of the Okanagan Valley. We work to build inclusive and more socially just communities by engaging in political advocacy, accompaniment, direct support work, public awareness campaigns, and the documentation of workers’ conditions and experiences. We are a volunteer-run, not-for-profit group.
We recognize that our organizing takes place within the unceded traditional territories of the Sylix and Secwepemc peoples.
Efforts to connect with communities and stand in solidarity with Indigenous grassroots movements are central to our work. We also recognize that systemic racism, colonialism and capitalism are at the root of our collective struggles. We feel it is our responsibility to build strong alliances so that we can, together, overcome these oppressive forces.
No Honour in UNESCO Designation Built on Farmworker Exploitation
On International Migrants’ Day, migrant justice collective Rama Okanagan responds to Kelowna’s designation as UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy: “Where is the honour in…
We condemn Eby’s statements on temporary foreign workers
Last week, BC’s premier David Eby made public statements blaming migrants and the temporary foreign worker program for youth unemployment, and the increased demand…
RAMA’s new logo and name reflects expanded advocacy work
Over the past several years, RAMA Okanagan has expanded our work to include support and advocacy for migrant workers of varying immigration status in…
We stand in solidarity with the Syilx Okanagan Nation Chiefs and condemn the actions of UBC faculty pursuing legal action
RAMA Okanagan stands in solidarity with the Syilx Okanagan Nation Chiefs and condemns the actions of the group of UBC faculty members who are…