The victim of this hate crime is gay.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Anti Hate Crime Week Event May 10
There will be an Anti Hate Crime Week observance at Lethbridge Immigrant Services, 701 2 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB on Monday May 10 from 11 to 2 pm. The event is hosted by Lethbridge Regional Police Services, Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge, City of Lethbridge Community Services and Immigrant Services.
Lethbridge Action on Racism Circle will have anti-discrimination posters to distribute at this event.
We encourage you to attend and enjoy a burger or hot dog and a soft drink.
Lethbridge Action on Racism Circle will have anti-discrimination posters to distribute at this event.
We encourage you to attend and enjoy a burger or hot dog and a soft drink.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Show Your Face Campaign
The Show Your Face campaign is a joint initiative of Amnesty International Lethbridge and the Lethbridge Action on Racism Circle.
It is an opportunity for ordinary people to stand up and speak out about racism and discrimination in their home town.
A poster launch will take place in May, 2010. It features faces of southern Albertans with the tag line “I live in southern Alberta, and I am standing up against racism and discrimination. Show your face – speak out!”
A Facebook and Twitter campaign has already been launched.
YOU can participate on Facebook! Type this into your profile update I am standing up to discrimination in my hometown. Show your face, speak out!
YOU can participate on Twitter! Tweet this: I am standing up to discrimination in my hometown. #Showyourface
It is an opportunity for ordinary people to stand up and speak out about racism and discrimination in their home town.
A poster launch will take place in May, 2010. It features faces of southern Albertans with the tag line “I live in southern Alberta, and I am standing up against racism and discrimination. Show your face – speak out!”
A Facebook and Twitter campaign has already been launched.
YOU can participate on Facebook! Type this into your profile update I am standing up to discrimination in my hometown. Show your face, speak out!
YOU can participate on Twitter! Tweet this: I am standing up to discrimination in my hometown. #Showyourface
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Some comments on racism from a Canadian
The points I would like to make are mainly regarding the exposure of Aboriginal peoples in the Media. I literally have never seen a Native person in a commercial or in movies playing a generic role that anyone could play. I would like to see if we could get an action going to bring this about. We would have to brainstorm our thoughts to bring ideas of how this could be done.
My other point is to find ways to reward or encourage successful Aboriginals. Perhaps a mention on the weekly news or a write up in the newspaper.
Thirdly, I understand that the Chretien government brought in a bill which limits the First Persons' freedom while on their reserves. We need to look into this more and find out how this bill and any other bill is preventing the success of the young.
Lynn
My other point is to find ways to reward or encourage successful Aboriginals. Perhaps a mention on the weekly news or a write up in the newspaper.
Thirdly, I understand that the Chretien government brought in a bill which limits the First Persons' freedom while on their reserves. We need to look into this more and find out how this bill and any other bill is preventing the success of the young.
Lynn
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Listen to audio from Lethbridge Action on Racism Circle Presentation to the Community on April 13, 2010
Visit the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs website to hear the presentation: http://www.sacpa.ca/sessionquery.php?sessionid=386
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Racism and discrimination: What needs to be done?
A presentation by the Lethbridge Action on Racism Circle
(Sponsored by Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs)
April 13, 7:00 pm
Theatre Gallery, Lethbridge Public Library
Panellists: Dr. Jo-Anne Fiske, Dr. Trudy Govier, Pastor Ruth Preston Schilk, Pastor Jason Anderson, Sarah Sweet Grass, Kayress Dela Cruz, Mary Kosta, Mike Frank
The Lethbridge Action on Racism Circle has undertaken several initiatives to address racism and discrimination in Lethbridge. Their work has been informed by dialogue with over 100 community members at potluck meetings. Through this process, varied and creative recommendations for action at several levels were gathered and published in two reports that have been widely disseminated.
A screening of a special series on racism by CTV’s Dory Rossiter will precede the panel presentation. The panel will then highlight key recommendations from its reports, and share stories of personal experiences of racism and discrimination. An opportunity will be provided for questions and answers and further dialogue following the presentation.
(Sponsored by Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs)
April 13, 7:00 pm
Theatre Gallery, Lethbridge Public Library
Panellists: Dr. Jo-Anne Fiske, Dr. Trudy Govier, Pastor Ruth Preston Schilk, Pastor Jason Anderson, Sarah Sweet Grass, Kayress Dela Cruz, Mary Kosta, Mike Frank
The Lethbridge Action on Racism Circle has undertaken several initiatives to address racism and discrimination in Lethbridge. Their work has been informed by dialogue with over 100 community members at potluck meetings. Through this process, varied and creative recommendations for action at several levels were gathered and published in two reports that have been widely disseminated.
A screening of a special series on racism by CTV’s Dory Rossiter will precede the panel presentation. The panel will then highlight key recommendations from its reports, and share stories of personal experiences of racism and discrimination. An opportunity will be provided for questions and answers and further dialogue following the presentation.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Workshop on Racism and Oppression
The Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group (LPIRG) would like to offer
you a free workshop on power and oppression.
The workshop, titled Racism and Oppression in Canada: What Can be Done?
will be held on Tuesday, March 16 at 4:00pm in room TH241.
Do you want to become more informed about the history of racism and other
forms of oppression in Canada? This interactive workshop will explore and
deepen our understanding of oppression in Canada, and the discussion will
focus on what can be done. The workshop includes a puzzle activity,
discussion, and opportunities to take action.
Space is limited, so registration is encouraged.
To register, contact LPIRG at pirg@uleth.ca or 403-332-5243 or stop by our
office in Galileo's in the Students' Union Building.
you a free workshop on power and oppression.
The workshop, titled Racism and Oppression in Canada: What Can be Done?
will be held on Tuesday, March 16 at 4:00pm in room TH241.
Do you want to become more informed about the history of racism and other
forms of oppression in Canada? This interactive workshop will explore and
deepen our understanding of oppression in Canada, and the discussion will
focus on what can be done. The workshop includes a puzzle activity,
discussion, and opportunities to take action.
Space is limited, so registration is encouraged.
To register, contact LPIRG at pirg@uleth.ca or 403-332-5243 or stop by our
office in Galileo's in the Students' Union Building.
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