[Completed] CANADIAN MULTICULTURALISM DAY 2022
Let’s Talk About Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: Exchanging Multicultural Perspectives
Jointly presented by the Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation and the Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education & Action.
Canadian Multiculturalism Day 2022 is going to address the question: Are we seeing Canada’s multicultural bedrock crumbling since COVID-19 pandemic began? We observed rising racism, hate crimes and violence that are shaking peoples’ sense of pride and belonging to Canada. The event consists of 4 mini-workshops, each focusing on a topic related to multiculturalism and on the themes of diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Session Titles:
1. Bridging reconciliation and multiculturalism: challenges and strategies
Speakers: Lewis Cardinal, Indigenous Educator; Elder Marilyn Buffalo; Brooks Arcand-Paul, VP, Indigenous Bar Association
2. Prospects for integration of Ukrainian Refugees coming to Canada to escape the war in Ukraine.
Speaker: Winston Gereluk, Member of Association of United Ukrainian Canadians and Congress of Union Retirees of Canada
3. Multiculturalism and Labour: How well is multiculturalism safeguarding workers’ rights?
Speaker: Donna Coombs-Montrose, Alberta Labour History Institute
4. What are the forces that work for or against successful intercultural unity?
Speaker: Judy Sillito, Program Manager, Multicultural Health Brokers Cooperative
Date: Saturday, June 25, 2022
Time: 8:30am to 1pm. Doors open at 8:00am
Place: Unitarian Church of Edmonton, 10804 – 119 Street NW
Free Registration HERE. If you have trouble registering, contact CMEF.
For more information please email us at admin@cmef.ca.
Funded by the Government of Canada. Financé par le gouvernement du Canada.
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[POSTPONED] “Compassion in a Multicultural World” CMEF 23rd Harmony Brunch 22 March 2020
Due to the public health concern over the spread of the Corona Virus, COVID-19, please note that the Harmony Brunch has been postponed for now. We are planning on holding the Harmony Brunch at a later date when the risk of transmission of the virus has passed and we will keep you informed of future plans as they develop. Thank you for your understanding.
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The Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation (CMEF) proudly presents its 23rd Annual Harmony Brunch in commemoration of the March 21st International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination known as the Sharpeville massacre in South Africa. March 21st is a day to remind us of the negative consequences of racial discrimination. It also encourages people to remember their obligation and determination to combat racial discrimination in their personal, professional and communal lives.
Date: Sunday, March 22nd,2020 [WATCH FOR NEW DATE]
Time: 12:30 PM
Place: Chateau Nova Yellowhead Hotel – 13920 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton
Price: $35 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased by emailing admin@cmef.ca or through Eventbrite, search CMEF Harmony Brunch 2020.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Alvin Finkel, Professor Emeritus, History, Athabasca University who has recently published a book entitled “Compassion: A Global History of Social Policy” on this topic. His publications include leading texts in Canadian history, as well as monographs on social policy, western Canadian political history, and interwar European politics. He has published widely on social policy issues.
Theme: This year, the theme of the Harmony Brunch is “Compassion in a Multicultural World”.
[Completed] Canadian Multiculturalism Day 2019: Showcasing Canada’s Multicultural Diversity
A day for all Canadians to reflect on our shared commitment to democracy, equality and mutual respect as diverse peoples and cultures. Come and enjoy the multicultural performances, display booths, fun activities and more.
Date: Thursday, June 20, 2019
Time: 10am to 2pm.
Place: CBC Edmonton radio stations, Edmonton City Centre Mall, 10062 – 102Avenue
For more information please email us at admin@cmef.ca.
Funded by the Government of Canada. Financé par le gouvernement du Canada.
[Completed] World Refugee Day – Better Together
The World Refugee Day Organizing committee invites you to join us in City Hall for our 2019 UNHCR World Refugee Day. Together, we will remember the plight of the refugee in our world, what we as a community in Edmonton have done to welcome refugees, and what the future holds for our stepping up as individuals and as a community.
We will feature refugee stories, Canada’s 40 years with the Private Sponsorship Stream, and our recent experience in welcoming the Syrian influx.
Date: Thursday, June 20, 2019
Time: Gathering starts at 6pm. Program starts at 6:30pm.
Place: Edmonton City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
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[Completed] “Out of Many, One People”: CMEF 22nd Harmony Brunch Featuring Talk Show Host Amanda Nothando
The Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation (CMEF) proudly presents its 22nd Annual Harmony Brunch in commemoration of the March 21st International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination known as the Sharpeville massacre in South Africa. March 21st is a day to remind us of the negative consequences of racial discrimination. It also encourages people to remember their obligation and determination to combat racial discrimination in their personal, professional and communal lives
Date: Sunday, March 24th,2019
Time: 12:30 PM
Place: Chateau Nova Yellowhead Hotel – 13920 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton
Price: $35 per ticket
Keynote Speaker: Amanda Nothando, CEO, writer and executive producer of Monumental Arts Network and host of the “Amanda Nothando Show”.
Originally from Zimbabwe, Amanda Nothando is an Edmonton-based fun-filled Talk Show host that focuses on the reality of the untold struggles as well as the success of entrepreneurship on her show.
[Completed] Seniors’ Voluntarism & Participation for a Just Society Celebration Event February 27th
This is a special celebration of a seniors awareness and poster campaign to promote the invaluable contributions of seniors to Canada. The event is presented by the Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation based on a community project supported by the Government of Canada–New Horizons for Seniors Program, Employment and Social Development Canada. “A just society is inclusive. Canadian society needs to include seniors”, quotes board president Beryl Scott from the rationale for the campaign.
Celebration Event: Seniors Voluntarism and Participation for a Just Society
Featuring: “Give Us a Face. Give us a Place. Let’s create a just society for everyone” Poster (it will appear in the Churchill Square LRT station platform for 4 weeks starting on February 25th and circulated in 5 languages to all seniors organizations in Edmonton and surrounding areas)
Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Place: Southminster-Steinhauer United Church
10740 19 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 6W9
Cost: Free
RSVP: SOLD OUT
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[Completed] AFL National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women Commemorative Brunch
Join Alberta Federation of Labour at their annual National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Commemorative Brunch. The event is to remember the 14 women killed in the Ecole Polytechnique massacre on December 6, 1989 in Montreal, Quebec.
Date: Sunday, December 2nd,2018
Time: 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Place: Fresh Express, NAIT – 11762 – 106 Street
Price: $95 per ticket ($45 tax receipt on request)
Keynote Speaker: Jan Reimer, Executive Director, Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters
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[Completed] Exploring Cultures Through Film Series: The Challenges of Living Interculturally
Event name: The Challenges of Living Interculturally
Film: The Namesake (2006) Directed by Mira Nair
Time/Date: 12 noon to 3:00pm. Fri. Oct. 26, 2018
Location: Research Innovation Space in Education (RISE). University of Alberta, Education North, Room 2-111
Guests: Shreela Chakrabartty, Movie Director and Dr. Anna Kirova, Early Childhood Education Professor, University of Alberta.
