Resource information about the Coalition
Resource information on the Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination
Read the brochure that explains why we need the Coalition and how municipalities, individuals and organizations can become involved.
- Learn more about the coalition in the booklet Call for a Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination
- Read the French version (Canada edition)
- Read the founding declaration of the coalition
With funding support from the Human Rights Education and Multiculturalism Fund, the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association developed a tool kit to assist municipalities wishing to take action to reduce racism and discrimination and build inclusive and welcoming communities. The Welcoming and Inclusive Communities Toolkit is available online.
- Visit UNESCO's website to read about the International Coalition of Cities Against Racism, including a section on developments in Canada, and other sections on developments in other regions of the world.
- Read the research report Indicators for evaluating municipal policies aimed at fight racism and discrimination (2005) that includes case studies of six (6) municipalities, including four in Canada (Vancouver, Saskatoon, Toronto and Montreal).
The European Training and Research Centre for Human Rights and Democracy has produced two research papers relating to two of the commitments of the European Coalition of Cities Against Racism:
- The European Coalition of Cities against Racism. Study on Measures taken by Municipalities and Recommendations for further Action to achieve greater Vigilance against Racism.
- The European Coalition of Cities against Racism. Study on Measures taken by Municipalities and Recommendations for further Action to Challenge Racism through Education.
- Both papers can be accessed from the European Training Centre’s website.
News releases and articles
- Read the City of Calgary's July 4, 2007 newsletter on the work they are doing on developing their action plan.
- Read the June 1, 2007 news release and backgrounder announcing the launch of the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination.
- Newsletter 12 of UNESCO Social and Human Sciences (March-May 2006) has a special section (pp 18-25) on UNESCO’s efforts against racism, including the international initiative in which Alberta is involved, the Coalition of Cities Against Racism.
- Read the March 11, 2005 news release announcing the Alberta Human Rights Commission’s involvement in the initiative.
Contact information
For more information on the Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination call (403) 297-8407 (toll free from anywhere in Alberta by first dialing 310-0000) or e-mail CMARD@gov.ab.ca.
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