Alberta Human Rights Commission
FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
(February 3, 2012)
Black History Month provides an opportunity for people of all cultures to gain insight into the experiences of Black Canadians and Albertans, and the vital role this community has played throughout our shared history. The Government of Canada has designated this year's theme for Black History Month, The Contributions of Black Soldiers in the Fight for Canada. For more information, read the Commission information bulletin.
READ THE CURRENT ISSUE OF THE COMMISSION NEWSLETTER
(January 18, 2012)
COMMISSION RELEASES 2010-2011 ANNUAL REPORT
(January 10, 2012)
The Commission has released its 2010-11 Annual Report.
FOUR APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMISSION
(December 15, 2011)
An acting director and three new part-time members of the Commission have been appointed to the Alberta Human Rights Commission. Audrey Dean, the Commisson's senior legal counsel, has been appointed as the acting director. She will perform the director's duties until a permanent director is appointed. The new members of the Commission are Catherine Christopher, Sharon Lindgren-Hewlett and Melissa Luhtanen. Their terms will end on December 31, 2014. Read the Government of Alberta new release.
RECENT TRIBUNAL DECISION
(December 6, 2011)
Richard Heil v. Canada Safeway Limited (Preliminary matters decision on a severance agreement; November 30, 2011; Moosa Jiwaji, Tribunal Chair)
This tribunal decision can now be accessed free of charge through the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII) website.
WINTER PUBLIC WORKSHOP SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE
(December 2, 2011)
Winter public workshops are now scheduled for Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge. The public workshops are full-day sessions that will provide an overview of Alberta's human rights legislation, in addition to covering three main topics: "Respectful and Inclusive Workplaces," "Preventing Harassment in the Workplace" and "Duty to Accommodate." Read more and view the winter public workshop schedule.
COMMISSION CONGRATULATES TWO STAFF MEMBERS
(December 2, 2011)
- The Commission congratulates Arman Chak of Edmonton, legal counsel with the Alberta Human Rights Commission, on winning the 2011 Edmonton Community Foundation Eileen Nash Memorial Award for his efforts in providing services on a pro bono basis for charities and charitable causes that enhance the quality of living for under-privileged people in the Edmonton area.
- The Commission congratulates Cam Stewart of Calgary, community services consultant with the Alberta Human Rights Commission, on winning the Community Learning Network Outstanding Contribution to Community Adult Learning Award for his volunteer work in promoting and supporting learning and literacy to adult learners in the province.
COMMISSION HOSTED ANNUAL CASHRA CONFERENCE
(July 19, 2011)
Many of the conference presentations are now available on the CASHRA 2011 website.
Visit the CASHRA 2011 website for details.
NEW COMMISSION PROMOTIONAL RESOURCE
"ABORIGINAL PEOPLE AND THE ALBERTA HUMAN RIGHTS ACT"
(June 1, 2011)
The Commission has developed a new promotional resource titled Aboriginal People and the Alberta Human Rights Act. The resource will raise awareness in the Aboriginal community in Alberta about the programs and services of the Commission and the purpose of Alberta Human Rights Act. It was developed in collaboration with the Commission's partners in the Aboriginal community, including the Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge, Native Counselling Services of Alberta, the Aboriginal Commission on Human Rights and Justice, and the Calgary Urban Aboriginal Initiative.
ALBERTA HUMAN RIGHTS TRIBUNAL DECISIONS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CANADIAN LEGAL INFORMATION INSTITUTE (CANLII)
(June 1, 2011)
All tribunal decisions dating back to 2000 have been published on the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII) website where they can be accessed free of charge.
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ABOUT THE COMMISSION
The Alberta Human Rights Commission is an independent commission of the Government of Alberta reporting to the Minister of Justice. Our mandate is to foster equality and reduce discrimination. We provide public information and education programs, and help Albertans resolve human rights complaints.
The Human Rights Education and Multiculturalism Fund has provided funding for this website.
Revised: February 3, 2012
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