Alberta Human Rights Information Service March 4, 2008

In this issue:

Commission news

Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture human rights and diversity news

Commission news

1. The Commission has recently updated its website with the following panel decision:

Donald Luka v. Lockerbie & Hole Inc. and Syncrude Canada Ltd.
Read a summary of the decision.

2. Important court decision related to human rights and drug and alcohol testing:

Alberta (Human Rights and Citizenship Commission) v. Kellogg Brown & Root (Canada) Company 2007 ABCA 426
Read a summary of the court decision.

3. Diversity Leadership Award:

The Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission Diversity Leadership Award of Distinction recognizes organizations that embrace diversity in their workforce and encourage respect and inclusion.

Youth Emergency Shelter Society of Edmonton is this year's winner. This organization exemplifies business excellence in building inclusive workplaces that help attract, retain and involve employees.

Other finalists recognized for their commitment to diversity and inclusion were: Bissell Centre, Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel and University of Alberta, all in Edmonton.

The Diversity Leadership Award is one of the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction. The winners were announced at a ceremony in Calgary on February 29. Read the news release from the Alberta Chambers of Commerce.

 
 

Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture human rights and diversity news

1. March 21 is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:
March 21st is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This commemorative day, proclaimed by the United Nations in 1966, honours the lives of the young students who were massacred in a peaceful anti-apartheid protest in Sharpeville, South Africa. Sixty-nine protesters died, and 180 were wounded.

Albertans are urged to speak out against all forms of discrimination and encourage fairness for all citizens. Plan to attend an event related to March 21st. Visit the Help Make a Difference website to find out how you can make a difference in your community. 

2.  The Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Education Fund:

The Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Education Fund provides financial assistance to community organizations to help make changes that will:

  • foster equality and reduce discrimination and racism,
  • remove organizational barriers that exclude some Albertans, or
  • increase community capacity to develop and sustain work in building inclusive organizations and communities.

Read about projects that the HRCM Education Fund has funded. To apply for financial assistance from the HRCM Education Fund, please contact a grant consultant. The next deadline for application is May 1. Grant guidelines and the application form are available online.


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