CMEF News

Call For Consultant

We are seeking a consultant for a program to strengthen school-community connections with immigrant communities, beginning with the Edmonton Somali community.

Click here for the full posting.

Gala Photos

President Nicholas Spillios and
Harmony Brunch Convenor Karen Gall
accepting an achievent award from NAAR on March 21st, 2009.

Board Member Sushila Samy receiving an achievement
award from NAAR at their annual Gala on March 21st, 2009

Harmony Brunch

The 12th annual Harmony Brunch was a huge success.
Thank you to all those that attended and participated.

Click here for more information about this year's event, and local news coverage video.

Board Recruitment

The Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation invites applications for membership on the board of directors.

Prospective board members should have a comittment to the concept of a multicultural/intercultural canadian society and an interest in promoting social equity.

They should have a background in working with not for profit organizations. Experience in guiding multicultural or anti racism programs will be an asset.

Board members should be prepared to be actively involved on board committees and be prepared to assume executive positions on the board.

Please send your application to boardrecruitment@cmef.ca.

Film Festival

"Exploring Respect, Equality and Diversity"
Join us for a free film festival celebrating
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Wednesday March 18, 2009
Reception 6:00 pm
Films 6:30 pm
Stanley A. Milner Library Theatre

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Award For Public Service - Nicholas Spillios

SENIORS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER EDMONTON - SAGE AWARDS
From the SAGE Awards Program held on Nov. 14, 2007:

Nicholas' biography speaks to his commitment, devotion, dedication and continued service not only to seniors but to Edmontonians, Albertans and Canadians. He is the current president of the Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation, President of the Friends of Canadian Libraries and Vice- President of the Friends of Edmonton Library. He has devoted his time as a former president of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness (Past President), the Edmonton Film Society, the P.K. Toastmasters Club, the Alberta Association For Multicultural Education, the Canadian Libraries Trustees Association, the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Past President), and the Central and East European Studies Society of Canada. Nicholas introduced the first writer-In-Residence Program of the Edmonton Public Library. His most recent awards include the City of Edmonton Award For Excellence, the Centennial Award For Service to Alberta and an Honourable Mention in Edmontonians of the Century.

Congratulations

The CMEF Board extends congratulations to Phil Bach, Director of the Board, who reached the Rhodes Scholarship competition at the Regional Level held in Winnipeg after placing as one of the finalists at the competition held in Edmonton. Job well done, Phil!!

Updated March 17, 2009