Did you know? archives
Here you will find an archive of "Did you know?" entries that have previously been posted on the Commission’s home page.
DID YOU KNOW?
March 4, 2010
- March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a day recognized world-wide for encouraging commitment to building race relations. The United Nations designated this day in memory of anti-apartheid demonstrators killed in Sharpeville, South Africa in 1960. In proclaiming the day in 1966, the United Nations called on the international community to increase its efforts to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination. You can read more about March 21 and events commemorating the day in northern Alberta and southern Alberta.
- The Commission continues to work hard at promoting and supporting the Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination (CMARD) in Alberta and nationally. Nine municipalities have joined the Alberta network of CMARD, including: Brooks, Calgary, Drayton Valley, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Innisfail, Lethbridge, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, and St. Albert. Read the List of Signatory Municipalities who have joined the Coalition.
- The Commission’s information sheet Racial profiling is intended to help Albertans understand how human rights law protects them from racial profiling that leads to discrimination. The information sheet includes a definition of racial profiling, examples and consequences of racial profiling, and suggestions on how to handle discrimination as a result of racial profiling.
January 13, 2010
- February is Black History Month in Canada. This significant month provides Canadians with an opportunity to learn about African heritage and celebrate and honour the culture and contributions of black Canadians. To learn more about Black History Month, visit the Black History Month pages on the:
- Citizenship and Immigration Canada website
- the information sheets Protected areas and grounds, Stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination, and Racial profiling
- Human rights in Alberta (a plain language newspaper-style publication)
- Workshops (information about the Commission’s educational workshops)
You can read previous Did you know? entries through the link below:
Did you know? archives 2008-2009
Revised: May 11, 2010
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