Dec. 10, 2014: Intl Human Rights Day

This December 10th, the John Humphrey Centre is proud to be hosting once again the:

Third Annual Gall Conference with this year's theme on Putting Children First. This conference is intended for anyone with an interest in improving the well-being and ensuring the fulfillment of children's rights in our community. For more information, a glimpse of the program, or to register, visit here.  

and the

Eight Annual Human Rights City Edmonton Awards

JOIN US AS WE ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS OF THIS YEAR'S AWARDS AND CELEBRATE OUR LOCAL HEROES. 

Doors Open at 6:30 p.m.

Program Begins at 7:00 p.m.

ATB Financial Arts Barns (10330 84 Avenue in Strathcona)

Entrance by Donation

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: CINDY BLACKSTOCK

Reconciliation: The Children’s Version

With each generation comes a chance to create a Canada worthy of all of our children’s dreams. This presentation shows how children and young people are leading the movement for culturally based equity for First Nations children and their families and uplifting the country in the process.

Reception will followed with refreshments thanks to Zaheer and Salma Lakhani. We will also have a cash bar and silent auction at the event.

EVENING PERFORMANCE BY JAY GILDAY 

A vagabond turned mailman, Jay Gilday has searched for himself in the depths of Folk, blues, traditional, rock and most recently soul music. The quest continues as Jay takes his experiences from the roads of Canada, the daily roller-coaster of work, family, and performance and weaves them into song. Jay’s live performance is executed with a trained voice and a passion to drive it backed up by a heavy hitting guitar, finger-style or flat-picked, your choice.

Hear Jay here!

This year's human rights award has been designed by local artist Aaron Paquette. Aaron Paquette is one of Canadaʼs premiere First Nations artists. He is a painter, writer, keynote speaker and workshop facilitator. He is also a political commentator, illustrator, goldsmith and cathedral stained glass artist.  THANK YOU Aaron for being such a great support of the John Humphrey Centre!

Nominations for this year's awards included:

Velvet Martin, Marni Panas, Don Iveson, Amarjeet Sohi, Chelsey Smith, Heather MacPherson, Self Advocacy Federation, Brianna Olson, Gary Moostoos, Rev. Audrey Brooks, Samina Sana, St. Paul's United Church, Mohamed El Daly