HALIFAX, July 7, 2016 /CNW/ - The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is proud to be partnering with the Halifax Regional Municipality to host a Roundtable in Halifax on Monday, July 11, 2016, that will connect individuals in conversation about citizenship, inclusion, race and multiculturalism.
"The Urban Agenda: Halifax" will celebrate the success of Halifax as a hub of diversity and model of inclusion, while exploring unresolved issues and challenges. This is the CRRF's final Roundtable in its six-city series, which included Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Calgary.
| WHO: |
Opening and Closing Remarks: |
| Elder Joe Michael |
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| Mike Savage, Mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality |
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| Tracey Jones-Grant, Diversity Manager, Halifax Regional Municipality |
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| Anita Bromberg, Executive Director, Canadian Race Relations Foundation |
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| Moderator: |
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| Amanda Reddick, Mediator, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant |
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| Panel: |
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| Nanok Cha, Welcoming Communities Program Coordinator, Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia |
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| Ann Divine, CEO, Ashanti Leadership and Professional Development Services |
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| Marcus James, Outreach, North Branch Public Library |
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| Rebecca Thomas, Poet Laureate, Halifax Regional Municipality |
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| Responders: |
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| Jean-Michel Blais, Chief of Police, Halifax Regional Police |
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| Bill Carr, Founding Partner, Atlantic Restorative Company |
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| Maureen Googoo, Owner and Editor, kukukwes.com |
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| Isaac Saney, Transition Year Program Director & Black Studies Senior Instructor, Dalhousie University |
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| WHEN: |
Monday, July 11, 2016 |
| 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. |
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| WHERE: |
Halifax City Hall – 1841 Argyle St., Halifax, NS B3J 3A5 |
SOURCE Canadian Race Relations Foundation
about the program, or to arrange interviews with participants, or CRRF representatives, please contact: Anita Bromberg, Executive Director, CRRF, [email protected] 416-508-9033
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