Cross Cultures magazine continues to promote
mutual respect
let’s enjoy a cooked meal and discuss different topics in this
r o u n d t a b l e interactive discussion / dialogue series
~ the venue will be at a south of Kitchener restaurant – a private room
(register to find out location and cost)
if you wish to join us please pre-register:
crosscultures@bellnet.ca
– as we need to know the numbers IN ADVANCE
meal consists of:
* soup or salad
* hot entree ~ dietary requirements available
* dessert
* coffee
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Monday December 19 2011
It’s Christmas . . . not holiday !!
Let’s mutually respect what is sacred for each of us, and recognize political correctness – applied thoughtlessly – as the divisive, very ill-conceived process that it is
At the same time politics should have no place in one’s personal life
(case in point: what just happened in Gatineau, Quebec)
Tuesday January 24 2012
Secular vs Civil Law
* what happens when religious beliefs collide with civil and / or human rights
* in Canada we are so fortunate to have the freedom to practice whatever faith, tradition, spirituality we choose … and from time to time we are faced with issues that need to be addressed . . . do we understand Sharia Law, can we distinguish between what is an Honour Killing and what is Domestic Violence?
* how much is culture and how much is religion?
* this is a struggle that is not unique to Islam
Tuesday October 13 2015
Niqab or no Niqab ?
the niqab is back in the spotlights after the federal court dismissed the government’s appeal regarding citizenship ceremonies ..
* the Canadian way ??
* the ongoing debate about the niqab being a religious requirement
* the legal perspective
* the Charter of Rights & Freedoms / Constitution
* the current government’s approach to minorities
Tuesday September 27 2016
Canadian Values . . .
* Canadian way ??
* Charter of Rights & Freedoms / Constitution
* our values in regards to FIRST NATIONS rights
* our values in regards to newcomers
* academic freedom
* the legal perspective
* the different levels of governments’ approach to our freedoms
Wednesday September 20 2017
starts @ 5:30 pm
victimhood vs female empowerment
* the existing situation as you see it ?
* identifying the obstacles ? are they systemic, cultural ??
* steps necessary to move forward ?
* identify, suggest, recommend plan of action ?