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Canadian Multiculturalism Day 2019

Showcasing Canada’s Multicultural Diversity

On behalf of the Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation (CMEF), we would like to invite you to attend our event held in front of CBC Edmonton at Edmonton City Centre Mall, 10025 – 102A Avenue on Thursday June 27, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Come and enjoy the multiultural performances, display booths, fun activities and more.

For more information please email us at admin@cmef.ca.

Funded by the Government of Canada. Financé par le gouvernement du Canada.

Programs

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Canadian Multiculturalism Day 2022^th - Let's Talk About Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: Exchanging Multicultural Perspectives

DATE: June 25, 2022 TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Doors open at 8:00 a.m.) ADDRESS: 10804 - 119 Street NW

FREE: Please RSVP CMEF at admin@cmef.ca

The Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation and the Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education & Action invite you to a morning of free talks related to multiculturalism and on the themes of diversity, inclusion and belonging. We have an exciting program and line up of speakers to address the question: Are we seeing Canada's multicultural bedrock crumbling since COVID-19 pandemic began?

Session Titles:

1. Bridging reconciliation and multiculturalism: challenges and strategies. Speakers: Lewis Cardinal, Elder Marilyn Buffalo and Brooks Arcand-Paul

2. Prospects for integration of Ukrainian refugees coming to Canada to escape the war in Ukraine. Speaker: Winston Gereluk

3. Multiculturalism and Labour: How well is multiculturalism safeguarding workers’ rights? Speaker: Donna Coombs-Montrose,

4. What are the forces that work for or against successful intercultural unity? Speaker: Judy Sillito

Please share this event with your friends and family, poster can be accessed on Upcoming Community Event page on this website

Funded by the Government of Canada. Financé par le gouvernement du Canada.

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