Diversity Friendly Communities

Human Rights in the Workplace public workshops scheduled for spring 2012

You can still register for upcoming Human Rights in the Workplace public workshops. The full-day public workshops, intended for managers, supervisors, team leaders, human resource professionals, union leaders, and small business owners, will provide participants with:

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Remembering the victims of the Holocaust on April 19

Holocaust Memorial Day, or Yom ha-Shoah, falls on April 19 this year in accordance with the Jewish lunar calendar. This significant day is recognized world-wide in remembrance of approximately six million Jews who died during the Holocaust, as well as the many other victims of the horrific events...

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Volunteer corps takes ownership of term ‘elder’

Forget relaxation, grandkids and golf - 10 local seniors are redefining retirement through a new program, the first of its kind in Canada, called Elder Service Corps.

The 17-week learning and service program is modelled after similar initiatives in the United States and Europe and aims to...

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March 21 is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Check out this newsletter from the Government of Alberta's Human Rights Commission dedicated to the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

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International Women’s Day - March 8 2012

Strong Women, Strong Canada – Women in Rural, Remote and Northern Communities: Key to Canada's Economic Prosperity

Women across Canada are as diverse as the communities they live in.  This year's theme for International Women's Day and International Women's Week celebrates women's roles in the...

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Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination Toolkit

The Canadian Commission for UNESCO recently launched the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination: Toolkit for Municipalities, Organizations and Citizens.

The toolkit offers practical information on how to join the Coalition, useful tools, best practices and other...

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Cities of Migrations Newsletter

Check out this FANTASTIC newsletter from the Cities of Migration. Great tips and resources as well as stories from communities who have develop successful strategies around the topics of diversity and inclusion.

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Call for Applications - Centre for Race and Culture

Micro-Project Funding Opportunity...The Centre for Race and Culture will be launching their annual March for Understanding campaign. Apply for one of twelve $1,000 mini-grants to launch an event in support of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Past events have...

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RBC After School Grants Project accepting applications for funding

RBC announced its call for grant applications for this year's After-School Grants Project, which is offering more than $2 million to fund first-time and renewed grant recipients.

Funding is awarded by regional community panels made up of experts in the fields of youth and education....

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Call for Nominations - Sage Award

Is there an older adult in your world who deserves to be celebrated for their outstanding achievements and contributions after reaching the age of sixty? Consider your colleagues, volunteers, board members, neighbours, friends, and family!

The Sage Awards presented by Servus Credit Union...

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“Sticky Fingers and Social Glue” by Ratna Omidvar

Check out this fantastic opinion piece entitled "Sticky Fingers and Social Glue" in the Maytree Foundation Newsletter by Ratna Omidvar.  Included in her comments are strategies for diversity and cultural intregration - one of these strategies being the use of sports.

A highly recommended and...

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