Please join us for this special event! INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION MARCH 21, 2014 12PM - 2PM MIGIZII AGAMIK – BALD EAGLE LODGE This day is to encourage people to remember their obligation and determination to combat racial discrimination. It provides an opportunity to reflect on the never-ending struggle to affirm dignity and rights of all human beings. Guest speaker: ALTHEA GUIBOCHE @ 12 Noon Althea Guiboche is known as the ‘Bannock Lady’ of Winnipeg and has delivered more than 10,000 servings of bannock and other food to the homeless. “We need to look for that selfless side within ourselves…race, religion and our differences dont matter. Its about the human race.” Guest speaker: ARVOL LOOKING HORSE @ 1pm with Opening Remarks by Ovide Mercredi Senior Advisor to the U of M and former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Born on the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota, Arvol Looking Horse was raised by his grandparents and learned the culture and spiritual ways of the Lakota. At age twelve, he was given the enormous responsibility of becoming the 19th generation Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe, the youngest in history. He decided to work for change and let the world know how beautiful our way of life is, so the Seventh Generation can have a better life.” For more info: Cathy Rocke 204-474-7876 [email protected] This event is hosted by the Respect Campaign Collective. The RCC has been in existence since 2012 and consists of a wide range of University of Manitoba students, faculty and staff.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 18:03:51 +0000
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