It is 2011 - a new year, and the International Year for People of African Descent, as declared by the United Nations (UN). According to a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) release, the Year aims at strengthening national actions and regional and international cooperation for the benefit of people of African descent in relation to their full enjoyment of economic, cultural, social, civil and political rights, their participation and integration in all political, economic, social and cultural aspects of society, and the promotion of a great knowledge of and respect for their diverse heritage and culture.
As we enter the last week of February (Black History Month), the Health and Racism Working Group hopes that community members have been self-reflective - Anti-Racist work is difficult work requiring constant reflection. Following last year's release of a discussion paper on Anti-Black racism (put together by the Black Community Action Network (BCAN) - to get a copy, contact bcan@live.com), there is such great need for multi-pronged approaches to anti-racist work that reflects the distinct realities faced by various communities. An equity approach!
Speaking of equity, the Employment Equity Advocates (Wariri Muhungi and Devi Mohabir) are proud to be facilitating the next Employment Equity Forum on Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 2 pm to 5 pm at the East Mississauga Community Health Centre. Hope to see you there!
====Forum on Employment Equity====
SAT, FEB. 26
2:00PM to 5:00PM
East Mississauga Community Health Centre (EMCHC)
2555 Dixie Road, Unit 7, Mississauga
Main intersection: Dixie and Dundas
Advocacy, Education, Networking
FREE Event. SNACKS provided. ACCESSIBLE space.
RSVP: equitymississauga@gmail.com
What is employment equity? What issues are present in Peel? How do we advocate for employment equity policies in Mississauga?
Come to an afternoon of advocacy, education and networking, hosted by the Health and Racism Working Group and the Employment Equity Advocates in Peel. This forum will:
- allow for dialogue on employment equity that reflects your reality
- bring awareness about employment equity issues
- lobby and advocate for employment equity policies in Mississauga
The forum will feature creative and participatory activities as well as engaging presentations!
Please join us on Saturday, February 26th from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the East Mississauga Community Health Centre at 2555 Dixie Road, Unit 7 (behind Esso Station). Take Mississauga Transit bus #1 or bus #5 to get here! Parking is also available.
RSVP at equitymississauga@gmail.com
This work is part of the Health and Racism Working Group's (HaR) employment equity campaign, as the local lead for the Colour of Poverty - Colour of Change Campaign. For more information about HaR, contact healthandracism@gmail.com or healthandracism.blogspot.com
Equity Forum_Feb 26
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