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Promoting Harmony Through Knowledge and Better Understanding


Annual Commemoration of the
U.N. INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE
E L I M I N A T I O N   O F   R A C I A L   D I S C R I M I N A T I O N


Friday
March 27st, 2009
Starting at 8:30 am
Kitchener City Hall
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

the actual day of course (21st) is coinciding with schools' March break, so it will take place a week later than the official actual date



Cross Cultures Magazine & The City of Kitchener and our entire diverse community join together to commemorate the UN International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Program - Topics include:



The theme again will be MUTUAL RESPECT
The morning from 8:15 till 2:15 is focused on youth and school students, the rest of the day is more to the general public (including youth)


* * *
OPENING with Native Elder Prayer
O Canada
Dignitaries Greetings

* * *

Chief of Police MATT TORIGIAN speaks to the youth

* * *


Personal experience of discrimination presented by a student


* * *
Chloe Calendar & Lisbeth Haddad of Skylark
(empowering motivational speakers, singers, performers)
will address Racial Discrimination issues then we will open the floor for discussion

Chloe Callender and Lisbeth Haddad are motivational educational facilitators. As Skylark they provide interactive presentations and workshops, engaging participants in activities aimed at freeing them from cultural and racial bias.
It is frightening to think of more of us growing up to continue negative stereotyping and hatred of "others". Guided by a spirit of unity and mutual respect and utilizing innovative creative methods, Skylark is energised and filled with new hope each time we share our knowledge, experience and understanding.


* * *
Slide presentation by Rev. Desmond Jagger-Parsons


* * *

browsing the booths
brown bag lunch (lunch is not provided)


NOON CONCERT

* * *
4 pm
Defining and understanding HATE CRIME:
and the responsibility of the entire community to strive to eliminate it
  • presentation by Sgt Gerald Nugent
    Hate Crime Extremist Investigative Team
  • short break
  • video
  • interactive discussion


also sharing a few words will be
Detective Roy Felder, Victim Francis Pitia and the president of the South Sudanese community

This is beneficial for professional development and awareness around cultural issues,
contributing to the wellbeing of our youth and the community in general

"Certificate of Completion" available upon request


* * *

7 pm

PEACE CONCERT



CHOIR
Grand Philharmonic Children's Choir

BANDS
Waterloo Regional Police Band
Starlight Steel Band

SOLOs and DUETs
instrumentals, singing, dancing

Mandippal
acoustic / pop rock

Mrs King's School
Vanessa Witt
Taylor Jasztrab
Maya Deutschlander
Crystal Dorscht
Pareesa Bina

Mark Evans
guitar accompanied songs

Michelle & Sam
easy feeling songs

DRUMMING
Garima

KEYBOARD
Derek Sabry

POETRY
Sam Martinello
"The Glove & The Lion"

RAPPER
2yLite The Titan

COMIC MONOLOGUE
artistic talents
- multi media documentaries
- visual art (flat or 3D)


* * *
come and bring friends and family, spread the word!


* * *


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05/09/2010
Bulletin board coming soon!

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